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4 Ways the Holidays Might Affect Your Homeowners Insurance

4 Ways the Holidays Might Affect Your Homeowners Insurance These four holiday risks could impact your coverage – and cause claims. Are you prepared? There’s No Place Like Home (owners Insurance) for the Holidays Whether you consider yourself jolly or grinchy, it’s important to know that the holiday season brings several unique risks that could […]

I Just Bought a New Car. What Insurance Coverage Do I Need?

I Just Bought a New Car. What Insurance Coverage Do I Need? Congratulations! After weeks of research, comparing makes and models, and taking test drives you finally bought that brand-new car you wanted. But before you take that well-deserved road trip, check one more item off your list: the right car insurance from Jones Family […]

Fact file: Florida hurricane insurance

Fact file: Florida hurricane insurance November 2020 Six of the 10 costliest hurricanes in U.S. history have impacted Florida. Three of these storms occurred within just two years: 2004 and 2005. (See chart.) The costliest hurricane, based on insured property losses to Florida, was 1992’s Hurricane Andrew. It caused $25.9 billion in damage to Florida and […]

Black Friday car accidents: what’s at stake?

Black Friday car accidents: what’s at stake? How Your Insurance May Play a Role in Black Friday Mishaps This post is part of a series of insurance blogs on jonesfamilyins.com  Scoring a bargain on Black Friday feels great. Not so great? Waiting in long lines. Getting into an altercation with another shopper. Fighting for a […]

What you need to know about remote working risks

What you need to know about remote working risks The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has suddenly turned working from home from a privilege to a necessity. While you’re helping keep employees healthy and productive (and employed), you must also consider the potential liability of remote work. From a safety perspective, you need to know: what your […]

Top Reminders for Teen Drivers

Top Reminders for Teen Drivers If there’s one thing that research points out, it’s that teens are, literally, the worst drivers. According to the CDC, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for teenagers, and the risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among teens aged 16-19 than among any other age group. […]

Florida Governor Supports Liability Protection

Florida Governor Supports Liability Protection As we’ve reported over the summer, work has continued behind the scenes among some Florida legislators and other elected officials to craft a bill that would provide liability protection for businesses related to the coronavirus pandemic.  Now, Governor DeSantis has weighed-in, saying he would favor such a bill. The Governor […]