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Investing wisely is crucial for long-term financial growth and security. Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting, our resources page covers various topics about investment options, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate. Here, you will discover advice, market trends, and strategies to help you make informed decisions and maximize your returns.

How Condo Insurance Coverage Preserves Your Community’s Peace of Mind

Across Florida, there are more than 27,000 condominium associations that manage over 1.5 million units. The numbers are staggering, and …

What to Consider When Purchasing Insurance For Your Teen Driver

Factors for Teen Driver Insurance Purchases

On the Suncoast and across the Panhandle, school is back in session! Are you ready for your teen driver to …

Refresh Your Hurricane Kit

In the wake of Hurricane Ian, it’s an important reminder that NOW is the time to refresh and restock your …

How To Stay Safe During a Power Outage

You can’t control the weather—but you can take safety measures to protect your family and home against the threat and …

Dedication of Wilbur Boyd Blvd.

Boyd Insurance CEO Jim Boyd, Suzan Boyd, and the Honorable Gilbert Smith As a third-generation family-owned business, Boyd Insurance & …

Advanced Planning for Hurricanes

Of all businesses that close down following a disaster, more than 25 percent never open their doors again. While there’s …

Know Your Insurance: Auto

Diminishing Deductibles A diminishing deductible, frequently referred to as a “vanishing” or “disappearing” deductible, is additional coverage that rewards you …

To Bundle, or Not to Bundle

Know Your Insurance If you’ve ever shopped around for insurance, you’ve likely been asked if you want to bundle your …

Securing Your Business Online: Protecting Against Cyber Threats

As cyberattacks increase in frequency, consumers may suffer from data breach fatigue, a term used to describe the apathy present …

Protect Yourself From Cyber Crime

It’s no secret that cyber-attacks and data breaches have become increasingly common over the past few years. According to the …

Cyber Security: What You Need To Know

Businesses, both large and small, are increasingly reliant on the internet for daily operations, creating attractive and potentially lucrative targets …

Homeowners Insurance Policy Questions & Answers

The best time to learn about what’s included in a basic homeowners insurance policy is before you have a claim. …

Common Auto Insurance Policy Questions

Q: If a friend drives my car, is he or she covered by my policy? A: Since most insurance coverage …

Life Events That May Affect Your Insurance Needs

Don’t Let Life Get in the Way of Your Insurance Needs As we age and reach different milestones in our …

Insurance Considerations: Newlyweds

Insurance Considerations for Newlyweds Choosing insurance may not be as romantic as deciding where to go on your honeymoon, but …

Life Insurance Terms: The Basics

Understanding Life Insurance Terms Like many industries, the world of insurance has its own unique set of vocabulary to describe …

Top 10 Ways to Save For Retirement

10 Ways to Save for Retirement 1. Know Your Retirement Needs – Retirement is expensive. Experts estimate that you’ll need …

Named Storm Deductibles

The heavy rainfall, high winds and storm surges associated with hurricanes and other intense storms can devastate any home, even …

Car Insurance Premium Factors

What Factors Affect Car Insurance Premiums? If you’ve ever wondered why your auto insurance premium differs from what your family …

Know Your Insurance: Storm Damage

If a Tree Falls Who Pays? Every year, storms are responsible for felling countless trees and limbs. Unfortunately, some of …

The Value of Benefits for Employers

Remaining competitive in the hunt for the right job candidates who will propel your business to success is a struggle. …

How to Invest in Your Future Pre-Tax

Did you know? Retirement is expensive, plain and simple. Experts estimate that you will need 70% of your pre-retirement income …

Prioritize Saving for Retirement

Prioritize Saving for Retirement Today Financial experts estimate that you will need about 70% of your current annual income to …

Tips for Insuring Your Condominium

Buying a condo? We can help! Buying a condo is a complicated process, especially when it comes to obtaining the …

Know Your Insurance: Auto Coverages

6 Types of Auto Insurance Coverage If someone were to ask you what was covered under your auto insurance policy, …

Know Your Renter’s Insurance Needs

Calculating Your Renters Insurance Needs Unexpected events like theft, vandalism or fires can wreak havoc on your personal belongings and …

Tips to Ensure Your Home is Properly Covered

With ever-fluctuating home values, are you confident your homeowners insurance policy limits are enough to cover the cost of rebuilding …

Benefits of Commercial Auto Insurance

When it comes to running a business, vehicles — whether they\’re leased, rented, or owned — are crucial for a …

7 Insurance Policies for Small Businesses

With so many different types of insurance to choose from, it can be overwhelming to determine what type is best …

8 Common Auto Insurance Myths

Auto insurance can be complex and difficult to understand. With all the information available to policyholders, it can be challenging …

FL Hurricane Season Safety Tips

From June through November, hurricanes are at their peak. During a hurricane, heavy rains and catastrophic winds barrel through coastal …

What Floridians Need to Know About Flood Insurance

Why is Flood Insurance important? Floods can occur anytime, and anywhere. In fact, every state has experienced flooding over the …

How to Avoid Underinsuring Your Home

Your home is one of your greatest assets and a significant long-term investment. As such, it’s vital to protect your …

5 Reasons Millennials Need Life Insurance

Yes, we’re talking to you… If you’re a millennial, you’re probably thinking “Why do I need life insurance? That’s something …

Auto Insurance: Rental Cars

Does Your Auto Insurance Cover Rental Cars? When renting a car, the rental company will typically ask if you’d like …

5 Ways to Plan for Your Financial Future

Now is a good time to begin thinking about your annual financial plan. If you have already started to plan,  …

Life Insurance Basics

Here’s what you actually need to know… The purpose of any insurance is to provide you with financial protection. If …

5 Ways to Protect Your Business From Cyber Threats

Cyber security threats and trends can change from year to year as technology continues to advance at a rapid pace. …

Auto Insurance Basics

Here’s what you actually need to know… When you’re driving, anything can happen in a split-second. Auto insurance is there …

Commercial Insurance: Restaurant

Owning a restaurant can be an exciting venture, but one that comes with specific risks other industries may not need …

Is it Time to Update Your Homeowners Insurance?

When was the last time you checked the terms of your homeowners insurance policy? Like most people, you probably read …

Investments 101

Reasons to Start Investing Today Calling all 20-somethings — maybe you keep telling yourself you’ll invest when you make more …

Insurance Coverages for a Mobile Home / RV Park

What Types of Insurance Coverages Are Needed for a Mobile Home / RV Park? Mobile Home RV Parks are unique. …

Homeowners Insurance Basics

Why is Homeowners Insurance important? Your home is more than just a roof over your head.  Chances are, it’s your …

National Small Business Day

If you’re a small business owner and May 10th isn’t circled on your calendar, it should be — it’s National …

Insurance 101: The Basics

We’re Here to Help As you experience changing events in your life or take on greater responsibilities, you may find …

Bradenton Community

Refresh Your Hurricane Kit

In the wake of Hurricane Ian, it’s an important reminder that NOW is the time to refresh and restock your home Hurricane Kit for when

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Bradenton Community

Dedication of Wilbur Boyd Blvd.

Boyd Insurance CEO Jim Boyd, Suzan Boyd, and the Honorable Gilbert Smith As a third-generation family-owned business, Boyd Insurance & Investments is immensely proud of

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Personal Insurance

Know Your Insurance: Auto

Diminishing Deductibles A diminishing deductible, frequently referred to as a “vanishing” or “disappearing” deductible, is additional coverage that rewards you for being a safe driver.

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Personal Insurance

To Bundle, or Not to Bundle

Know Your Insurance If you’ve ever shopped around for insurance, you’ve likely been asked if you want to bundle your policies—in other words, combine your

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Business Insurance

Protect Yourself From Cyber Crime

It’s no secret that cyber-attacks and data breaches have become increasingly common over the past few years. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, data

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Business Insurance

Cyber Security: What You Need To Know

Businesses, both large and small, are increasingly reliant on the internet for daily operations, creating attractive and potentially lucrative targets for cybercriminals. With such heavy

Read More »
Investments & Financial Planning

Life Insurance Terms: The Basics

Understanding Life Insurance Terms Like many industries, the world of insurance has its own unique set of vocabulary to describe its products. To help you

Read More »
Investments & Financial Planning

Top 10 Ways to Save For Retirement

10 Ways to Save for Retirement 1. Know Your Retirement Needs – Retirement is expensive. Experts estimate that you’ll need about 70% of your pre-retirement

Read More »
Personal Insurance

Named Storm Deductibles

The heavy rainfall, high winds and storm surges associated with hurricanes and other intense storms can devastate any home, even those located hundreds of miles

Read More »
Personal Insurance

Car Insurance Premium Factors

What Factors Affect Car Insurance Premiums? If you’ve ever wondered why your auto insurance premium differs from what your family and friends pay, it’s because

Read More »
Personal Insurance

Know Your Insurance: Storm Damage

If a Tree Falls Who Pays? Every year, storms are responsible for felling countless trees and limbs. Unfortunately, some of those fallen trees damage homes

Read More »
Investments & Financial Planning

How to Invest in Your Future Pre-Tax

Did you know? Retirement is expensive, plain and simple. Experts estimate that you will need 70% of your pre-retirement income (90% or more for low-income

Read More »
Investments & Financial Planning

Prioritize Saving for Retirement

Prioritize Saving for Retirement Today Financial experts estimate that you will need about 70% of your current annual income to live comfortably during retirement. For

Read More »
Personal Insurance

Know Your Renter’s Insurance Needs

Calculating Your Renters Insurance Needs Unexpected events like theft, vandalism or fires can wreak havoc on your personal belongings and cost you a fortune. Renters

Read More »
Personal Insurance

8 Common Auto Insurance Myths

Auto insurance can be complex and difficult to understand. With all the information available to policyholders, it can be challenging to decipher the facts from

Read More »
Personal Insurance

FL Hurricane Season Safety Tips

From June through November, hurricanes are at their peak. During a hurricane, heavy rains and catastrophic winds barrel through coastal areas and can severely damage

Read More »
Personal Insurance

Auto Insurance: Rental Cars

Does Your Auto Insurance Cover Rental Cars? When renting a car, the rental company will typically ask if you’d like to purchase insurance coverage for

Read More »
Investments & Financial Planning

Life Insurance Basics

Here’s what you actually need to know… The purpose of any insurance is to provide you with financial protection. If someone relies on your income

Read More »
Personal Insurance

Auto Insurance Basics

Here’s what you actually need to know… When you’re driving, anything can happen in a split-second. Auto insurance is there to help protect you, your

Read More »
Investments & Financial Planning

Investments 101

Reasons to Start Investing Today Calling all 20-somethings — maybe you keep telling yourself you’ll invest when you make more money.  Maybe you keep saying

Read More »
Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners Insurance Basics

Why is Homeowners Insurance important? Your home is more than just a roof over your head.  Chances are, it’s your most valuable investment. Before you

Read More »
Business Insurance

National Small Business Day

If you’re a small business owner and May 10th isn’t circled on your calendar, it should be — it’s National Small Business Day! It’s a

Read More »
Personal Insurance

Insurance 101: The Basics

We’re Here to Help As you experience changing events in your life or take on greater responsibilities, you may find yourself needing different kinds of

Read More »