Liberty Mutual’s free, opt-in hail alert service prompted 44 percent of customers to maneuver their vehicle in time to prevent hail damage, a survey of policyholders found. "We are constantly testing new digital insurance offerings and services that expand protection to the customers in ways beyond insurance," Liberty Mutual global...

A third tax-free week is on Florida's calendar. The Florida Senate announced passage of HB 7061, a bill to provide tax relief to Florida families and businesses."The goal of the balance is to help people go back to normal activities after a tough 2021," says Ellsworth Buck, V . p...

The Atlantic hurricane season occurs from June 1 to November 30.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60 percent chance of above-normal season, 30 % chance of near-normal season along with a 10 percent possibility of a below-normal season."It only...

Crash Champions on Tuesday announced it would grow to 118 locations in 12 states after acquiring the 24-shop regional MSO Signature Collision Centers. Signature CEO Charles “Chuck” Pipkin will possess a bit of Crash Champions and be a professional board member. Other terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Signature...

Vintage RVs are increasingly popular on the road. "Nostalgia is a valid motive for getting a vintage camper," says Ellsworth Buck, V . p . of Insurance Florida's largest independent RV insurance company.Classic campers not just provide a trip down memory lane, but other benefits too. "Fixer" vintage campers can...

The cars people drive are getting older and older. According to IHS Markit, a study firm, the typical age of cars, light duty trucks and SUV's currently on the highway in america has risen to 12.1 years old."This reflects a trend of vehicles staying on the road longer," says Ellsworth...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed a measure intended to replace car insurance injury protection (PIP) coverage with bodily injury coverage limits and a requirement that insurers offer medical payments coverage."Florida is probably the two states that does not require bodily injury coverage," says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of Insurance.Measure...

Over the past year, Florida has experienced a dramatic rise in boat traffic on its waterways.Boating magazine reports, "The Covid-19 pandemic fueled an enormous increase in boating activity this past year. The height came during the summer months, when individuals who was simply under pandemic-related lockdowns since March popularized the...

Beginning Saturday, Florida shoppers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies tax free throughout the 2021 Back-to-School Florida sales tax Holiday. The sales tax holiday belongs to a $196.3 million tax package went by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. DeSantis this year. The sales tax holiday beings July...

We all see the different fuel choices when at the gas pump. But what is really the main difference between regular, mid-grade and premium gasoline?"Premium sounds like the very best, however it might not be the best for the car's engine," says Ellsworth Buck, V . p . of Insurance,...