So, why don’t you have flood insurance?
It would be a far fetch to say that you have never heard of flood insurance; same goes for homeowner’s insurance, right? So, why is it that we (the average consumer) assume that flood insurance…
Boat insurance: Do you need it?
Memorial Day is just a few weeks away. So, while your making your plans to head out to the lake for a weekend full of fun, you still need to take precautions. Just liked you…
Punitive damages: What are they & why?
What are punitive damages? According to Google, punitive damages are damages exceeding simple compensation and awarded to punish the defendant. Punitive damages are to punish the person in the wrong in the form of a…
Protecting your business in the case of a natural disaster
The southeast, much like many regions of the U.S., took some hard hits from Mother Nature in 2017. The Wall Street Journal reported that “Hail, tornadoes and an ice storm turned the first three months…
Save this Season!
It’s that time of year again. You know, when you spend all of your money on seasonal family trips, 20-pound turkeys & Christmas gifts galore! So, given that, we thought a blog on how to…
Hurricane Irma: Praying for the best, preparing for the worst
As Hurricane Irma approaches, the Starke Agency wants you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. We wanted you, our customers, to know what steps we have taken to be…
What to Consider When Deciding to Host Your Home as a Short-Term Rental
We're going to assume that if you're reading this you know what a short-term rental is. Or, perhaps, you are looking for advice as to how to insure your home/apartment as a short-term rental? Either way, we've…
A Future with Fewer Distractions
Distracted driving has long been a problem. What’s sadder is that it only seems to be getting worse. Over the years, more and more distractions have arisen on cell phones, tablets, and even your car…
Droughts, Insurance and Your Home’s Foundation
Anybody living in the southeast is well aware of the drought that we have been going through. Unbeknownst to some, these droughts can cause immeasurable and very costly damage to your home’s foundation. But, you…
