Florida has some of the best looking lawns in the country, but we all know that they require a ton of maintenance. This necessity of lawn upkeep is caused by more than just the bi-polar weather. As you may already know, hurricane season typically lasts from June to November and many Florida insurance agencies will […]
Do you love nothing better than a walk along the sand at sunrise, a swim, surfing, or lazing under a beach umbrella? Beach-goers know all too well the joy of a beautiful day under a wide blue sky. When you bring the beach home, it’s worth knowing too, that insurance in South Florida may provide […]
After a car accident or breakdown, a tow truck on the horizon typically means help has arrived. But in rare cases, it can mean trouble in the form of high towing fees or fraud. Dishonest towing operators (also known as bandit tow trucks) that materialize “just when you need them” prey on unsuspecting drivers in […]
An Orlando-based hotel chain is reporting that some of its guests’ credit card information may have been breached.Rosen Hotels & Resorts Inc. said on its website that malware was installed on its payment card network, and in some instances, it may have identified the name, credit card number, expiration date and verification code on the […]
After years of paying whatever insurance monthly premiums you have, you finally have to file a claim. We’ve all been there, and you may think it should be a pretty simple process based on all the money you have already paid. Here’s the truth though, before you are granted any sizeable claim, it’s likely you’ll […]
Be sure to read the fine print before you sign on the dotted line! An Assignment of Benefits Agreement is sometimes provided by contractors that specialize in home repair and restoration, as well as roofers and plumbers. Before signing any document that includes Assignment of Benefits language, please read carefully and consider speaking with your […]
The Commission in Palm Beach County, Florida, has voted to allow ridesharing services Uber and Lyft to keep operating for the next two months. The Sun Sentinel reports that the commission voted March 1 to extend a temporary operating agreement until April 30. Officials had initially proposed to extend the agreement until Sept. 30, but […]
From staged car accidents to employers who fail to provide workers’ compensation coverage for their employees to a faked water leak for an insurance payout, we’ve learned that fraudsters and scam artists will stop at nothing to line their pockets with others’ hard-earned money. Fraud happens to all ages and income levels–it knows no boundaries. […]
Bad weather is extremely common in South Florida. The fierce winds and heavy rains can do a number on the many houses along the coastline. What many people do not realize is that their vehicles can also be damaged by the storm. Your insurance may cover the broken windows and body damage caused by the […]
It’s late-February in South Florida and you are excited about making it through hurricane season and the brief (yet chilly) mild winter. But this month has been extremely peculiar as far as bad weather goes. That’s because there are tornadoes running rampant all over the tri-county area. So in addition to the precautions you take […]