Running a small business can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, but it also comes with inherent risks. While entrepreneurs focus on growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction, it is crucial not to overlook the importance of insurance....
Plastridge Insurance is celebrating 104 years in business! We are the 17th oldest business in South Florida. We are here when you need us!...
Check out this 'Men of the Moment' Profile on our CEO, Connor Lynch, in the Boca Raton Observer! "Connor Lynch has dedicated his career to providing peace of mind to business owners, nonprofit organizations, Condominium and Homeowners Associations and more, as a trusted insurance agent and...
The Florida Legislature passed a bill, S.B. 2-A, which has enacted property insurance reforms aimed towards stabilizing a beleaguered insurance market. It addresses reinsurance, reforms many aspects of the claims process, including the timing for paying and adjusting claims, and further eliminates one-way attorney fee awards...
The days following a storm can be stressful but these are also some of the most important days from an insurance perspective. In the days / weeks following the storm there are a number of steps you can take to ensure that the claims process...
Child Care Facilities - How Does the Florida Property Reform Impact You? As an agency that specializes in working with schools and child care facilities we are well aware that the previous 18 months have been incredibly difficult to navigate for our clients. We are also...
Plastridge Insurance was founded in 1919 in Delray Beach, and we just turned 103! ...
Congratulations to our Performance Award winners in 2020! Also recognizing employees with 5, 10, 15, and even 35 years with our Plastridge Family! Click here for all awards...
Why You Need an Appraisal for Your Collectibles — and How to Get One Whether you’ve inherited a few pieces of jewelry, are starting to collect sports memorabilia, or have invested in wine or fine art over the years, your collectibles are a part of your...
COVID-19 and Employment Practices Liability Insurance Questions around the pandemic and vaccine mandates have become more prevalent regarding Employment Practices Liability (EPLI) coverage and the implications. In addition to the different local, state and federal laws that are going to impact operating decisions, various funding programs are...
When Hurricane Andrew ripped through southern Florida in 1992, tearing up buildings and killing more than 2 dozen people, few had witnessed such a destructive natural catastrophe in the United States. In the 30 years since, the U.S. has endured multiple storms that caused more...
The Florida Property market is tough with its worst financial performance to date. Homeowners and Condo and HOA Associations are all feeling the crunch. This article gives some reasons, and we're here when you need us. Experienced members of the property & casualty insurance industry will...
Home insurance rates are going up again in Florida, as rate increases by reinsurers get passed on to homeowners. Reinsurers are reacting partly to five years of outsize losses from catastrophes around the globe, though Florida has been largely spared. Many are concerned that storms...
Homeowners in Florida are feeling the crunch at their insurance renewal. We are all seeing the effects that multiple billion dollar catastrophes in the last five years have now come home to roost in our renewals. Here are just a few reasons homeowners are feeling...
We want to say THANK YOU to the Florida Association of Insurance Agents for the wonderful recognition of our President Brendan Lynch for his time as Chairman 2019-2020. Thank you to the fantastic team who make FAIA an incredible source of information and who consistently advocate for Florida Agents. #insurancenerds...
Congratulations to our very own Alissa Collins for being chosen as the WINNER of the 2022 Florida Outstanding CSR of the Year! Each year, a group of exceptional insurance professionals are selected to represent their states and then compete to become the National Outstanding CSR...
Hospitality – we understand the risk. The Plastridge Insurance Agency’s Hospitality Risk Division knows our clients. First, and foremost, we know that you have worked hard and invested a lot into your restaurant, brewery, bar or nightclub. Too much to not cover it properly....
Condo and HOA Associations are currently facing many challenges they have never seen before, let alone navigating them. The global pandemic has brought real changes to how insurance will be offered too, and we have a few tips to allow for a smooth renewal process....
Tips on Hurricane preparedness 2022 Did you know that it is predicted that 2022 will bring 16-20 Atlantic Named Storms, from which 6-8 will become Hurricanes....
Many Florida property owners were blindsided this year with the dramatic increase in their property insurance premiums. Double digit increases are the norm with many doubling over the last two years. Many insurers have packed up and left the state, leaving many property owners to...
Condo and HOA Associations are currently facing many challenges they have never seen before, let alone navigating them. The global pandemic has brought real changes to how insurance will be offered too, and we have a few tips to allow for a smooth renewal process....
Our Plastridge Healthcare Facility Risk update for April 2022 Todays technology has definitely helped ease many processes and tasks that were once very time consuming. What used to be paper medical files, bank records, or really any personal information is now at our fingertips with the...
If I received a dollar every time I heard that line, I would not be selling insurance anymore. If you live in Florida you are in a Flood Zone. That being said there are hazardous flood zones and non-hazardous flood zones. Regardless of which zone...
Employees… employees… where are all the employees? Today’s world is faced with some very unique and difficult challenges. One of the major challenges businesses face is no one wants to work, thus staffing your facilities with knowledgeable & experienced personnel remains difficult. ...
We wanted to update you on the availability of a new insurance program specifically tailored to Non-Emergency Medical Transportation businesses....
To stay competitive in this environment Small Businesses have increased wages to recruit and retain employees during the ongoing worker shortage. As the competition for talent shows no sign of easing, many now are turning to enhanced health benefits, and we're here to help give...
Workers Compensation provides coverage for all full-time and part-time employees in the event that they become injured or sick on the job. It will cover Owners and Officers depending on the application and the Owners inclusion or exclusion on the policy. In many states, a...
Invest: Palm Beach - Diverse Coverage How has the need for homeowners insurance evolved over the years? Especially in South Florida, we are seeing diversity both in types of coverage and in individuals' assets. Speaking more about homeowners and personal accounts, I would say that there is...
Now Spotlighting our Plastridge Employee Benefits Team!! Meet Josh Dorman, Bobbie French, Stephanie Joy, and Xena LaBonte from our EB team at Plastridge! Click here to meet the Employee Benefits team!...
Now Spotlighting our Plastridge Healthcare Facility Risk Insurance Team!! Meet Ron D'Addio, Shelagh Grubb, Avery Holmes, Shonda Bombace. Natalia Muslera, and Ayze Hanif at Plastridge! Click here to meet the Healthcare Facility Risk team!...
