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Let's look at some things to consider when shopping for auto insurance.

Here are some tips to protect yourself from identity theft.

Here are some tips to keep the holidays safe.

Homes become vacant for many reasons. Know what to discuss with your agent to find the best coverage for you.

Here's a guide that breaks down life insurance.

It's time to tackle some of those fall home improvement projects.

Many Florida homeowners are surprised to learn that when it comes to insurance, it’s roof age vs roof warranty that really matters.

Home, condo, and renters insurance are essential safeguards for where you live.

Here are some tips for taking care of your travel trailer during the off-season.

Let's explore the difference between flood zones and evacuation zones.

If you've done upgrades to your home, its value may have changed, and your policy could need an update.

Tips to protect your home while you're away.

Here are some ways to prepare kids for hurricanes.

When Lightning Strikes: Florida Homeowners Edition.

Let's bust some common myths about hurricane safety.

We're clearing up common insurance myths to help you be more informed.

How often should you clean your gutters? Experts recommend cleaning them at least twice a year.

Tips on cleaning the siding of your mobile home to keep it looking new and help it last longer.

Snowbird's checklist: how to prepare and protect your home for the summer months.

It's important to get your jewelry appraised.

What is the difference between a field adjuster and a desk adjuster?

When it comes to home insurance, one of the most crucial components homeowners need to understand is the deductible.

How your home insurance theft coverage works.

Tips to prevent water leaks in your home.

Fire safety tips while cooking this holiday season.

Tips for what not to store in your garage.

Tips for keeping mice out of your camper.

15 Tips Before You Test Drive a New Car

Follow these essential tips for safe generator use before, during, and after a storm.

You may overlook your roof, but it's one of the most important structures of your home – and the most vulnerable. It protects you from the elements like rain, snow and sun, but it won’t last forever!

Each home is unique, but every household has basic safety requirements. An annual home safety audit can help you remember to check your home safety protocols to see if they are functional and effective.

Help keep your pets safe during storm season.

Swimming Pools and Home Insurance

Here’s What You Need to Know About Flood Insurance Have you ever considered purchasing flood insurance? It may not seem necessary if your home has never flooded or if you live in a low risk zone.

Between 2009 and March 2019, more than 28,000 wildfires burned on state land in Florida. It is estimated that nearly 85% of wildfires are started accidentally and could have easily been prevented.

4 Hidden Home Fire Hazards and How to Mitigate Them.

Top 10 Reasons You Need Cyber Insurance

As you are enjoying being outside and riding your e bike, have you wondered if you need insurance on it? Even though most states regulate ebikes as bicycles and there are no insurance requirements , its good idea to do some research...

Additional Living Expense (ALE) is included in most homeowners policies. Here’s what you need to know…

If you opened your car insurance bill recently and noticed it’s higher than you expected, you’re likely experiencing the insurance rate increases being made by most insurance companies in late 2022 and into 2023.

Every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of people in the U.S. die from carbon-monoxide (CO) poisoning-and the invisible, odorless gas sickens thousands more.

Florida is the Sunshine State, but did you know it’s also the lightning capital of the US? Here are some myths, facts, and ways to keep yourself – and your home – safe. Each year there are nearly 3 million lightning...

Oh no! It’s nearing the end of another year of commercial insurance, which means another premium audit needs to be completed. You start to panic. Do you have all the right documents? Will the process take a long time? Despite...

1 in 4 feel like they need more Life Insurance

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A home inventory is a crucial tool to prepare you and your family for storm season and other emergencies. By assessing what you have in your home, you can feel confident when it comes time to report what you’ve lost.

Hurricane season can be terrifying, especially for children. Children add a new challenge to hurricane planning and it can be quite difficult to comfort them in the event of a disaster. Here are five tips to help your kids feel more...

Did you know that over 200 people will go to the emergency room each day in the months surrounding the Fourth of July because of firework-related injuries? Follow these safety tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety...

Hurricane Preparation Checklist

What is Gap Insurance and How It Can Save You Big

The minutes right after a car accident are a blur. What just happened!? What am I supposed to do now?

You can lower your risk of drowning by wearing a life jacket - but it can't be just any life jacket. To truly be effective, a life jacket needs to be the right type and fit correctly.You probably know you should wear a life jacket when...

It's that time of year again. The weather is warming up, flowers and trees are beginning to bloom, and your time spent outdoors is increasing in the beautiful sunshine state of Florida.

A plumbing leak in your Florida home can cause many issues, from outrageous water bills to serious water damage costing thousands to correct.

So you’re in the process of buying a new home, and you’re wondering what the deal is with home insurance. You need it, obviously, but how should you go about finding it? What type of coverage do you need?

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Let’s start with a few wood-burning fireplace tips:Have your fireplace and chimney inspected by a professional on a yearly basis. Ash and creosote can build up in your chimney and if not cleaned properly could cause...

STEPS TO RESCIND An Assignment Of Benefits contract

Assignment of Benefits (AOB) 101 – What You Need to Know To Stay Safe

We get it: Life insurance can be complicated.It’s further complicated by the fact that everyone’s situation is different. So, it’s a good idea to contact your tax professional/financial consultant for specific advice...

Generator safety needs to be top of mind before, during, and after a storm to keep your house & family protected.

Med Pay? PIP? Dec pages? Insurance terms, explainedWith all kinds of different coverages for all kinds of different needs, insurance can be very confusing. And to make it even more challenging, at times it probably seems like insurance...

What Does Renters Insurance Cover? A Quick [Expert] Overview

Calculating Towing Capacity: 8 Critical Mistakes You Need to AvoidSafe towing starts before you hitch up and hit the road. The hitch itself, your vehicle and even how you load your cargo all play a big part in travelling safely...

From building materials to furnishings, many of the things in your home likely aren't as flame-resistant as those from yesteryear.

For many people, one of the most difficult conversations to have involves talking with an aging parent about extended medical care. The shifting of roles can be challenging!

How to keep your trees healthy — and uprightThey're trees. And as with so many things in life, proper maintenance is critical. Keeping your trees healthy will allow you to continue to enjoy them and their benefits - one of which...

Make sure your hurricane disaster plan includes the family pet. In the event of a catastrophe, they are unlikely to survive on their own.

Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money!

Think of this "Dec Page" as the “Cliffs Notes” for home insurance coverage.

To ensure you’re ready for the rest of the year , get started on Spring Cleaning

Key factors that impact homeowners insurance premium in Florida

11 Ways to Keep Your Identity Safe this Tax Season

Though many people love thinking about their boat, they hate thinking about insuring it.

What is Umbrella Policy Protection?

How is the Chip Shortage and Global Supply Chain Issues Affecting My Insurance?

Car Seat Safety !

YOUR AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUM IS BASED ON MORE THAN YOUR DRIVING HISTORY.

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 How to Prevent Christmas Tree Fires for a Happy Holiday!                                                                ...

For most of us, holiday shopping takes place in the mall, or even at local small businesses ,But for a felonious few, the parking lot is their shopping center of choice – and they’re happy to patronize unlocked vehicles for...

Preparation is Key to Road Trip Success by Jenean McLoskey ( Foremost Insurance) Long drives can be exactly that – long! So what can you do to make hours in a vehicle more comfortable and enjoyable? Here are some ideas to help...

BUYING AUTO INSURANCE FOR TEEN DRIVERS Driving may be a rite of passage for teenagers, but for parents, having a teenage driver can be stressful and expensive. Your child will need auto insurance coverage as soon as they receive their...

Man’s best friend is always here for us. But what happens when one goes doggone wild? Dog bite claims account for more than a third of all homeowner’s insurance liability claims paid out. There are over 15,000 dog bite...

What is Comprehensive and Collision Insurance? The Informative Answer You (Actually) Want When you hear someone use the term “comp and collision,” they are referring to two separate insurance coverages available

If you own a home there is bound to be Wear and Tear. So what exactly is wear and tear? It is generally considered to be gradual damage that happens over time to a home as the home ages. Examples of Wear and Tear - AC unit clunking out...

Picture it. A sunny Saturday morning. There’s a knock at the door just as you’re finishing breakfast. It’s a man from a local roofing company. He offers you a free roof inspection because a windstorm passed through...

It’s easy to do. Your phone buzzes, you look down, and before you know it, you’re typing a response - while driving at 65 mph. taking the time to learn more about this issue could help our roads be safer. If you have found...

Truth be told, it doesn’t take much of an excuse for us to host a barbecue, really – man has loved meat and fire almost since the beginning of time. But just because our desire to barbecue seems to be innate, that...

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What better way to spend the summer than on the water? With the increased number of watercraft sales in recent years, there is a growing need for insurance coverage. Don’t be left without the important coverages you need....

Hurricane Season is Here! It's the official start of the 2021 Hurricane Season, we've already seen some storm activity in the Atlantic. This handy Hurricane Preparedness Guide and Hurricane Checklist will help ensure you are prepared.

We all need flood insurance because almost every building can be damaged by surface water.

7 Things Nobody Tells you About Homeowners Insurance Congrats! You’re a homeowner. Or, maybe you’re touring houses for sale and about to be a homeowner. Either way, welcome. Welcome to a stream of never-ending projects,...

Enroll today in your insurance company portal to easily access your insurance information. Their secured sites allow you to .... *** Pay your bill *** Go paperless *** Print proof of insurance cards *** Report a claim *** Set up and...

Did You Know You Can Help Stop Insurance Fraud? Monique Miskimon-Aikens Corporate Communications Specialist Share: Contractors trolling neighborhoods looking for victims is rampant in Florida, and it’s highly likely...

What is Bait and Switch ?? According to the dictionary, " bait and switch is the action (generally illegal) of advertising goods which are an apparent bargain, with the intention of substituting inferior or more expensive goods or...

As I backed out, I heard a crunch behind me. Sure enough, I hit a parked car.I had a lot on my mind and apparently, what I could see in my rearview mirror wasn’t one of them.Fortunately, nobody was in the car and it was minimal damage....

5 Simple Tips for an Awesome Family Road Trip Whether you and your family are driving to the zoo, the lake or visiting relatives, you are part of the American tradition of the road trip. Part of the appeal of a road trip is all the...

Did you know a new roof is of vital importance for securing a homeowners policy? If you have a new roof on your home, make sure to call your insurance agency and provide the information they need to update your policy! You can also...

8 Steps to be Confident in Your Commercial Insurance You work hard to grow your small business but it doesn’t feel small to you. To you, it’s your livelihood and your legacy. We get it. We know you work hard to build it,...

8 Steps to be Confident in Your Commercial Insurance You work hard to grow your small business but it doesn’t feel small to you. To you, it’s your livelihood and your legacy. We get it. We know you work hard to build it,...

The family at Mitchell Insurance Agency wishes you and yours a blessed and peaceful Christmas! During this season, we want to send our gratitude and most sincere wishes for each and every person during this most wonderful time of the year!

How to Prevent Christmas Tree Fires for a Happy Holiday It makes sense that a dry, or even artificial, Christmas tree decorated with lights that produce heat is a fire hazard. But, did you know Christmas tree fires burn so quickly...

Many times we loan our vehicles to family and friends! Here in central Florida, everyone needs transportation to the beach! But have you ever called your insurance agent to ask about how your insurance coverage applies when you loan...

Welcome to the Sunshine State! This greeting is said many times in our wonderful state of Florida. Sunshine, beaches, lakes and wildlife are so many of the perks of our fine state. But did you know that property insurance in the State...

5 Common Car Seat Installation Mistakes to Avoid As an expectant parent, you’re likely a delightful mix of unbridled joy and complete exhaustion. We get it. Your baby's car seat is just one of the many brightly patterned puzzles...

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Want a Safer Home? Consider these Inexpensive Fixes Home improvement: It’s a never-ending process for many people, and for those of us who aren’t necessarily handy, it can be a hassle, too. But there are plenty of simple...

You Just Got into a Car Accident. Now What? The minutes right after a car accident are a blur. What just happened!? What am I supposed to do now? Well, first, take a deep breath then: 1. Move to a safe location If you are able to move...

We have all heard the saying “You get what you pay for”. Well, this statement can be applied to all of uswhen it comes to purchasing insurance. Whether its home, auto, business, or life insurance, every oneof us has...

Thinking about cyber crime and how it affects your business is not what a business owner likes to ponder! These are frightening times with the cyber crime rampant and computers, with our most important information, being hacked and...

What is an Independent Insurance Agent? Everything You Need to Know You need insurance. We all do. In some cases it's required by law, in others it's required by the unwritten code of being a responsible adult that owns things. So,...