Hurricane Season and Your Car: Auto Insurance Tips for Florida’s Stormy Weather

Florida Hurricane Auto Insurance Tips

Living in the Florida Panhandle, from the vibrant beaches of Destin to the charming communities along 30A, means embracing the beauty of our coastal lifestyle—and preparing for the stormy reality of hurricane season. With the 2025 hurricane season (June 1–November 30) upon us, recent storms like Hurricane Helene remind us how quickly wind, rain, and […]

Introduction: Which Flood Insurance Protects Your Panhandle Home?

Flood Insurance Guide

Which flood insurance is right for your Fort Walton Beach or 30A home? Our series’ Part 1 explained why floods threaten the Panhandle—Hurricane Michael (2018, $25 billion in damages) and Helene (2024) hit hard from Panama City Beach to Pensacola. FEMA warns one inch of floodwater can cost $25,000, and standard policies don’t cover floods. […]

Why Do I Need Flood Insurance in Florida?

Why do I need flood insurance in Florida?

Introduction: Is Your Florida Home Ready for the Next Big Storm? Hurricane Milton’s devastating floods in 2024 left thousands of Florida homeowners grappling with millions in uninsured losses. From Tampa’s overwhelmed drainage systems to Orlando’s inland flooding, the message is clear: floods don’t discriminate by zip code. In Florida, where 1 in 5 homes faces […]

Step-by-Step Guide to Best Florida Homeowners Insurance Rates

Best Florida Homeowners Insurance Rates

At Term Brokers, we specialize in helping our customers get the best Florida homeowners insurance rates. We do this by ‘reshopping’ your policy with our extensive network of Florida insurers. To prepare us for the ‘reshop’ we recommend you have answers to the following questions. We understand that rates have been climbing seemingly without end. […]

When is Flood Insurance Required?

Flood Insurance Requirements

Florida Flood Insurance Requirements We are seeing the effects of the passage of 2022 Senate Bill 2A. The most obvious is that many Citizens’ policyholders must purchase flood insurance. Effective March 1st, flood insurance is no longer an option for homes valued at $600,000 or higher! The value drops $100,000 annually through 2026; in 2027, […]

Weather the Storm with Smart Home Insurance Savings

Smart Home Insurance Savings

Tips for managing Florida’s insurance squeeze Sunshine State dreams are getting soaked by a financial storm. Florida’s homeowner’s insurance costs are surging, leaving many wondering if they can keep their roofs afloat. But fear not, fellow Floridians! This blog post is your life raft, guiding you through the choppy waters to calmer shores of affordable […]