Irma is heading our way and we will be ready. Like you, we are watching Hurricane Irma closely. With the devastation in Houston still fresh on everyone’s minds, it’s a nerve-racking feeling to have another record setting hurricane with Florida directly in...
At Bates Hewett & Floyd, a Palatka Insurance Agency, we understand that some people may be hesitant when it comes to getting an insurance policy for their business. That’s because a vast majority often think they don’t or won’t need it. There are...
October 2016, a mighty Hurricane Matthew slammed the NE Florida Coast. It was the first Hurricane to directly hit NE Florida since 2005. The estimated cost in our area was over $7 million, with most of the damage coming from flooding and debris. For the most part, our...
Did you know in the event of a loss that you must show proof of your contents to your insurance company, before the claim is paid? The guidelines below are for homeowners as well as business owners. Please be prepared before it’s too late. Before a Storm Have an...
One of our clients recently had a piece of equipment vandalized and turned over on its side. This caused about thirty gallons of fuel to spill into some isolated standing water. A mechanic for an equipment dealer happened by right after the incident and called the...
