In the vibrant city of Sarasota, our roofs serve as a critical shield against the unique weather conditions we encounter. They bear the brunt of intense heat and UV radiation, withstand heavy rains, and resist high winds - even more so during hurricane season. In [...]
So far in the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, four tropical storms have formed, but none have made landfall or caused damage to Florida houses. While not a guarantee that a hurricane will cause damage to Florida properties this year, there is always the possibility, and [...]
In a recent entry, we talked about some of the basics of every Florida homeowners' insurance policy and how to determine which level of coverage best suits your needs based on coverages and exclusions. Today, we will continue this discussion and find out which disasters [...]
As one of the Sarasota area's most trusted insurance brokerages, we take educating the public very seriously. that is why every once in a while, the Anderson and Associates Insurance Group likes to go back to the basics. In the following series, we will look [...]
Most homeowners have insurance on their houses to cover their most valuable possession, but they may not be able to recoup all of their losses in the event of a disaster. Looking at nearby properties for sale or offers from interested parties, you might think [...]
Homeowner's insurance is often discussed on this blog and elsewhere on the internet. Every homeowner must have a home insurance policy before receiving a mortgage loan from any reputable lender. Even still, a home insurance policy is crucial for knowing that your sizable investment into [...]
Bradenton has long been known for tourism and snowbirds, making renting out a spare room or home an enticing proposition. Companies like Airbnb and Vrbo have shaken up the market and made short-term room or house rentals more attractive to many visitors compared to hotels [...]
The weather in South Florida is starting to get cooler, but it is only a matter of a couple of months before it starts to warm up again. Therefore, now is a perfect time to prepare your house for the upcoming season. Open windows allow [...]
Every year, kitchen fires account for the vast majority of house fires in the USA. Cooking is a necessary everyday activity for most, so it might be easy to slip into bad habits. Even with home insurance, stopping fires before they start is obviously the preferred [...]
Although wind insurance isn't mandated by the state of Florida, mortgage lenders providing funding for homes in the state do require windstorm coverage in order to secure a loan. Given the propensity for strong winds, hurricanes, and other severe storms, it makes sense that insurance [...]
