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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 …
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 …

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 not only do these organizations

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 hit the road this year,

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

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 hazards of power outages. If

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

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 no way to lower the

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.

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

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 as breaches become more commonplace.

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

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

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. We’ve gathered the answers to

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 is connected directly to the

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 lives, our insurance needs change.

Insurance Considerations: Newlyweds
Insurance Considerations for Newlyweds Choosing insurance may not be as romantic as deciding where to go on your honeymoon, but it is one of the

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

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

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

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

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

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. Once you find the people

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

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

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 proper insurance. Florida is different

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, would you be able to

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

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 your home, should the unexpected

Benefits of Commercial Auto Insurance
When it comes to running a business, vehicles — whether they\’re leased, rented, or owned — are crucial for a variety of tasks. Whether transporting

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 for your small business. Boyd

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

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

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 past 50 years. According to

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 home and its contents with

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 I shouldn’t have to worry

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

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, then you deserve a *virtual

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

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. It’s critical for organizations to

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

Commercial Insurance: Restaurant
Owning a restaurant can be an exciting venture, but one that comes with specific risks other industries may not need to consider, many of which

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 through the terms of the

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

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. Many people are drawn to

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

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

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