U.S. questionable claims increased 16 percent in 2012, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. According to data retrieved by the NICB’s Questionable Claims referrals data, there were 116,171 claims deemed “questionable” compared to 100,201 claims in 2011. Questionable claims have increased 27 percent over the last three years. By far, California leads all states [...]
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May 20th, 2013Myths and realities about hurricanes: What you need to know
May 14th, 2013Like many catastrophic phenomena, hurricanes have become encrusted with mythology. From bad advice on how to protect your home to erroneous ideas about the most dangerous regions within a hurricane, meteorologists hear all sorts of lore from the public. Some are harmless baloney, others are genuinely dangerous. “There are a lot of hurricane myths out [...]
Happy Mother’s Day
May 9th, 2013A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts [...]
Know Your Disability Insurance Options To Protect Your Family
May 6th, 2013Disability insurance provides income for you and your family in the case you are unable to work because of illness or injury. Although many people think it is unlikely something will happen to them, loss of income can lead to bankruptcy, home foreclosure and other financial troubles. May is recognized as Disability Insurance [...]
Do-It-Yourself (DYI) Electrical Safety
May 1st, 2013Each year, thousands of people in the United States are critically injured and electrocuted as a result of electrical fires, accidents, electrocution in their own homes.The current economic downturn has inspired more homeowners to tackle do-it-yourself projects than ever before. Faced with declining home values and aging properties, homeowners may choose not to pay for [...]
May – June 2013 – Longwood Events & Programs
April 26th, 2013Longwood Car Cruise The City of Longwood will host the “Longwood Car Cruise” car show on Saturday, May 11th and Saturday, June 8th from 5:00 – 8:00pm in the historic district of Longwood. There will be spectacular car displays, good food and a D.J. for the event. For more information, contact (407) 260 – 3484. [...]
Determine Your Homeowners Insurance Needs
April 23rd, 2013What’s the secret to selecting the right amount of insurance coverage? Simple – the more information you provide, the easier Blackadar Insurance can create a homeowner’s policy that’s right for you. Homeowners Insurance From Blackadar Insurance Is Here to Protect You Consider these scenarios: If your Florida home was destroyed by fire or damaged by a [...]
Does My Homeowners Insurance Cover Flooding?
April 15th, 2013Standard homeowners and renters insurance does not cover flood damage. Flood coverage, however, is available in the form of a separate policy both from the National Flood Insurance Program – NFIP (888-379-9531) and from a few private insurers. The NFIP provides coverage for up to $250,000 for the structure of the home and $100,000 for [...]
IRC Study: Public Less Accepting of Insurance Fraud
April 9th, 2013For years, poor public relations have hindered insurers’ fight against fraud, but that could be changing. Public awareness programs, legislative proposals and a string of high-profile busts are not only challenging long-held misnomers but also seem to be raising social consciousness. One need only look to a recent public opinion survey for [...]
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 2nd, 2013Thousands die needlessly each year because people continue to use their cell phones while driving, handheld or hands-free. Join Blackadar Insurance Agency, Inc. and the National Safety Council this April in urging those you care about to: • Stop using cell phones while driving • Understand the dangers of the cognitive distraction to the brain [...]
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