Category: News

THREE FAQS ABOUT RENTERS INSURANCE

Whether you are about to rent your first apartment or you are renting a home for your family, you need to secure renters’ insurance before signing a lease. To help you move into your new place with ease, our insurance agents in Naples, FL, are offering answers to some frequently asked questions about renters’ insurance. What
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HOW RECENT HURRICANES COULD AFFECT YOUR INSURANCE RATES

WILL YOUR HOME INSURANCE RATES RISE BECAUSE OF CATASTROPHIC HURRICANE DAMAGE? In just over a year, we’ve had Hurricane Irma in Southwest Florida and Hurricane Michael on the Panhandle. Many people are still waiting to get roof and seawall repairs from Hurricane Irma 13 months ago. The good news is a local insurance agent believes
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COVER ALL YOUR BASES WITH AN UMBRELLA INSURANCE POLICY

In today’s overly litigious society, it is essential to be legally protected. Florida is the #1 state on the list of ‘judicial hellholes’ per the American Tort Reform Assocation. If you are ever sued, your standard homeowners or auto policy will provide you with some liability coverage up to a set limit. However, should something
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WHY FLOOD INSURANCE IS A ‘MUST’ IN FLORIDA

The common misconception about Flood Insurance is that it is covered within a homeowners policy. Most insurance policies do not cover flooding, so purchasing coverage outside of your homeowners policy is always suggested. When researching policies for flood insurance in Fort Myers, it is important to include coverage on both your building and contents. Both coverages
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3 DANGERS OF CUTTING YOUR AUTO INSURANCE COVERAGE TO SAVE MONEY

We’ve all done it… looked at our auto insurance bill and thought: How can I lower that amount? There are ways to lower your auto insurance that aren’t destructive, such as making sure you’re taking advantage of all of the discounts available to you. However, many people reach a point where they have maxed out their discounts,
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3 REASONS LIFE INSURANCE IS A MUST-HAVE

Chances are we can all think of a family we know who has experienced the tragedy of losing someone too soon. Beyond the incredible emotional toll, loss of a loved one can also result in extreme financial hardship for a family. Suddenly, an income that was once there is now gone. Not to mention, the
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FOUR HURRICANE PREPARATION TIPS FROM EAST & GREENWELL INSURANCE

It’s almost June in Florida. You know what that means…. Hurricane season is upon us! We have been very fortunate the past several years in Southwest Florida as we have only had minimal effects from hurricanes. But as many of us know, that can change in an instant. This hurricane season, our recommendation is to
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ONE DANGEROUS SCAM EVERY HOME OWNER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT

Have you ever had a leaky roof? Damage to your home from a storm? Toilet overflow in your bathroom? Not only are these types of situations all too common, but they also all require the work of vendors to come in and do repairs. Vendors include roofing companies, water remediation companies, flooring companies, and many
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THE TRUTH ABOUT WHY AUTO INSURANCE RATES ARE ON THE RISE IN FL

WHEN IT COMES TO AUTO INSURANCE, THERE IS ONE WORD ON EVERYBODY’S MIND: PRICE. Let’s be honest – no one enjoys spending money on auto insurance. It’s not very glamourous. There are a lot more fun things to spend money on. However, since auto insurance is a necessity, we tend to consistently ask the question –
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EAST & GREENWELL INSURANCE HAS OFFICIALLY EXPANDED TO NAPLES!

East & Greenwell is excited to announce that as of September 14th 2015, we haveofficially opened our Naples office, located in the Pavilion shopping center on VanderbiltBeach Road (across from Mercato)! As a local insurance agency, we are grateful for theopportunity to help residents in Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Estero and CapeCoral get the
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