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Providing Personal Insurance & Risk Management services for businesses in Putnam, St Johns, Flagler, and Clay Counties.

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Our local agents are ready to assist you with all of your insurance & risk management needs!
Donna MacClellan

Donna MacClellan

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Sonia Trujilo

Sonia Trujilo

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Christy Lawrenson

Christy Lawrenson

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LeighAnn King

LeighAnn King

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Why are my insurance rates going up?

To say the property insurance market in Florida is dramatically changing would be an understatement. There are new underwriting guidelines coming out on a regular basis, carriers dropping policies by the thousands, storms wreaking havoc on rates, litigation issues,...
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Homeowners Insurance and the Rising Cost of Building Materials

Recent findings from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) confirmed that household construction costs have surged over the past year. This rise in construction costs is directly tied to soaring building material expenses—namely, the price of lumber....
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FEMA Unveils Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it will be updating the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) pricing methodology through a new risk rating system. According to FEMA, this system—which is being referred to as “Risk Rating 2.0”—will...
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Personal Lines Insights

Life Purchasing Medication Online Ordering your prescriptions online and having them delivered right to your door can be convenient. That being said, purchasing medication online can also carry significant risk, and it’s important to take precautions to keep your...
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Holiday Safety Insights

With the holidays in full swing, we wanted to provide you with some quick reminders - especially if you plan to travel over the break. How to Prevent Frostbite Being outdoors during winter months can expose you to cold weather conditions. Exposure to frigid...
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Insurance for My Child in School

After a forced homeschool year and long summer of COVID, it’s time to rejoice - the start of the school year is here!  Moving up a grade, changing schools, or even heading off to college doesn't just mean changes for them — it means changes for you and most likely...
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Cost of Boat Insurance in Northeast Florida

Many Northeast Florida boat owners worry about the cost of boat insurance.  In Florida, boat insurance is not required by law in Florida but the cost of not having adequate insurance can be potentially devastating. Also, it is important to note that most Florida...
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Insuring a Valentine’s Day Proposal – And Beyond

Insuring a Valentine's Day Proposal - And Beyond   Are you practicing your proposal speech and picking out pants that are comfortable in the kneeling position? Valentine’s Day is the perfect setup for a romantic proposal, but you have more to think about than what...
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What is Umbrella Insurance?

What if something or someone completely out of your control caused you extreme financial hardship? If an incident happened and exceeded your liability protection, you could end up owing millions of dollars in damages. Luckily, there is an inexpensive insurance policy...
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Putnam Insurance: What Makes You Unique?

Putnam Insurance: What Makes You Unique? Putnam County, Florida is a beautiful place to live, raise a family, and retire. There is a lot to love about this area, which offers a slower pace of life when compared to many of the larger cities throughout the state. Here...
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