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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,...

There is something exciting about starting fresh in the new year-new opportunities, new goals, new budgets, etc. You might have your individual and professional new year's resolutions set, but what about your insurance resolutions? With the excitement in mid-air, you may be overlooking some insurance opportunities that could financially help...

In nearly every state, there is some degree of insurance required when owning and operating an automobile. While you might not be jumping for joy if you need to pay your premium, you will likely be thankful you've car insurance in case of an accident leading to bodily injury or...

This Sunday, February 7, is Super Bowl LV. The host city is none other than Tampa, FL. At a max capacity of 33 percent about 22,000 fans are required to go to. With the host city competing within the championship, many fans are required to visit the area."Despite COVID, the...

Is your vehicle spending additional time within the shop or perhaps in your driveway? "If you have a large repair bill it's tempting to want to ditch your vehicle," says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of Insurance, Florida's leading independent car insurance agency.Most automotive experts agree, you will emerge on top...

While Florida was mostly of the states without snow earlier this week, we did see some hail. February to July would be the most active months within the southeast region for hailstorms. The nation's Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) explains, hailstones are formed when raindrops are carried into updrafts of cold...