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Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Florida

One of the most important coverages Florida drivers should understand is Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage.

UM coverage can help protect you and your passengers if you are injured in an accident caused by a driver who does not have Bodily Injury Liability insurance or does not have enough insurance to cover your injuries. Florida's Department of Financial Services explains that UM coverage is designed to provide benefits when the at-fault driver has no BI coverage or insufficient liability limits.

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Hurricane Deductible: What Florida Homeowners Need to Know

A hurricane deductible is the amount you are responsible for paying out of pocket before your homeowners insurance pays for covered hurricane damage.

Unlike a flat $1,000 or $2,500 deductible, a hurricane deductible is usually calculated as a percentage of your home's Coverage A (Dwelling) limit.

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Commercial Auto Insurance in Florida: What Businesses Need to Know

If your business owns, leases, or regularly uses vehicles for business purposes, Commercial Auto Insurance can help protect your business from the financial risks of an accident.

Whether you have one work truck or a fleet of delivery vehicles, the right coverage depends on how the vehicles are owned and used, who drives them, what they carry and where they travel.

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Why Florida Homeowners Need Flood Insurance

Most Florida homeowners don’t realize that standard home insurance doesn’t cover flood damage. Learn why flood insurance is essential and how Safeguard Insurance can help protect your home year-round.

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