Bates Hewett & Floyd
Protecting What Matters
We are an Independent Insurance & Risk Management Agency.
Personal & Business Insurance
It’s good to have options! Call us at (386) 328-1100
Serving residents and businesses throughout North Florida and Georgia
and throughout the Southeast United States
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Personal Insurance
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Business Insurance
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Financial Services
Attuned to your unique financial goals and tailored to encompass all of the existing variables in your financial life. Learn more >
Not Your Average Local Agency
Bates Hewett & Floyd is not your average local agency. Our approach to insurance and risk, our longevity in our community and the way we treat our clients sets us apart.
We are an independent insurance agency working with individuals and businesses.
We are led by 2 generations proudly serving Palatka, Putnam County, St Johns County and throughout the Southeast United States for over 40 years!
Offices in Palatka and St. Augustine
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Palatka, FL
3400 Crill Ave, Ste. 2
Palatka, FL 32177
St. Augustine, FL
165 Southpark Blvd, Suite B
St. Augustine, FL 32086
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Featured Team Member
Bob Lilley
386.530.6962
Bob@bates-hewett.com
Health Insurance Advisor
Palatka, FL



