Insurance fraud makes victims out of insurance companies and their customers. In common terms, insurance fraud is lying to or deceiving an insurer in order to make money or to become insured. Some common fraud schemes include: • “padding” (inflating the true amount of) a claim • lying or hiding (concealing) important information when applying [...]

Our Personal Lines team has been enhanced by the hiring of Dana Layou. Dana has been in the insurance industry for the last 14 years and she obtained her AAI Professional Designation in 2007. Dana may be reached at 407.831.3832 extension 116.

Effective January 3, 2012, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented a ban on hand-held cellular phones when driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) for interstate trucking. This new regulation significantly changes the methods that all drivers can legally use to communicate while on the job. Details regarding these changes can be reviewed in [...]

Blackadar Insurance Agency is proud to announce the addition of two new employees. Stephanie Lewis has joined us as a Personal Lines salesperson and she will be responsible for personal lines new business production. Stephanie has an extensive sales background and is very familiar with the Central Florida marketplace. Stephanie can be reached at 407. [...]

When thinking about Valentine’s Day one rarely considers giving the gift of life insurance. However, if you think about it, we generally buy life insurance to protect the ones we love. We want to make certain that they will be protected financially and that they will be able to maintain the standard of living they [...]

While attending a seminar recently, one of our employees was asked by an attendee, “Why should I purchase insurance? I could save the premiums I have paid for so many years and invest those dollars and use them in case I have a claim.” He provided his standard answer as he has for more than [...]

With the holiday season still fresh in our minds, we, at Blackadar Insurance Agency, would like to remind all our clients that during any festive occasion it is important to keep in mind the potential dangers of driving after having some celebratory cheer. The information below provides some very sobering reminders.  2009 National Statistics  .     [...]

The New Year always ushers in resolutions – be they for your health, family or financial future. One resolution that Blackadar Insurance Agency suggests you make is that you take the time to have your agent review your entire insurance program. Do you have all your insurance with one agency? Or do you have your [...]