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...
Plastridge recognized as 2022 Best Places to Work by Business Insurance for the 3rd year in a row! We are proud that we have a team that enjoys being part of the Plastridge Team and it shows every day when working with our clients and each...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Invest: Palm Beach - Property Insurance in Florida: Why it’s skyrocketing and what you can do about it If you’ve had to renew or apply for property insurance in Florida lately, you may have experienced a case of sticker shock. Insurance premiums are skyrocketing, with...
Thank you to each and every one on our team for making Plastridge Insurance a ‘TOP WORKPLACES 2022’!...
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....
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...
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...
Plastridge wins Readers Choice Award! Thank you to the readers of the FLCA Journal for voting for Plastridge as a service leader in our condominium and HOA association division! We appreciate you!...
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...
Plastridge Insurance was founded in 1919 in Delray Beach, and we just turned 103! ...
We wanted to update you on the availability of a new insurance program specifically tailored to Non-Emergency Medical Transportation businesses....
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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....
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...
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....
Thank you to each and every one on our team for making Plastridge Insurance a ‘TOP WORKPLACES 2020’!...
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!...
Congrats to Michael Oberlander for being recognized by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) for his 20th year participating in the CIC program! THE SOCIETY OF CIC RECOGNIZES MICHAEL OBERLANDER FOR TWENTY YEARS OF LEADERSHIP Michael Oberlander of Plastridge Insurance Agency in Delray Beach, Florida was recently honored...
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...
Thank you to each and every one on our team for making Plastridge Insurance a ‘TOP WORKPLACES 2020’!...
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!...
