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Gulf Coast Property Insurance—Built for Wind, Water & What-Ifs
Protect your coastal investment with a program designed for the realities of the Gulf. Whether you manage a condo association on the Florida Panhandle, own multifamily in Tampa Bay, or sit on an HOA board along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, you need coverage that stands up to hurricane seasons, ordinance updates, and rental income risk
Can I Insure My Boat for Hurricane Damage in Florida?
What Every Florida Boater Needs to Know Before the Next Storm As hurricane season rolls into Florida, one of the top questions we hear at Barefoot Insurance Brokers is:“Can I insure my boat for hurricane damage?”The short answer? Yes—but timing is everything. Boat...
🌺Florida Florist & Plant Shop Insurance: Protect Your Blooming Business with a Progressive BOP from Barefoot Insurance Brokers
Are you a florist, garden center, or plant shop owner in Florida? Whether you’re arranging orchids in Vero Beach (32960) or growing your gift shop in Lakeland (33801), your retail operation deserves the right protection to thrive.
High-Rise Condo Residents: Don’t Ride Out the Storm – Be Ready and Insured
The safety of evacuating your highrise before landfall during a Category 5 hurricane could be integral to your survival.
What Does Florida Boat Insurance Cover?
At Barefoot Insurance Brokers, we work with leading carriers like Progressive, GEICO, Ahoy!, and American Integrity to help you find the best coverage at the best price. If you’re searching for boat insurance in Broward County, read on to learn what your policy should cover—and why it matters.
Why 2025 Is a Critical Year for Tech E&O Insurance: Trends Florida Businesses Need to Watch
As we head deeper into 2025, technology errors and omissions insurance (Tech E&O) is quickly becoming a must-have for Florida-based technology providers, SaaS companies, MSPs, and even digital marketing firms. This surge is being driven by increasing contractual...
Do I Need Boat Insurance in Florida? What Florida Keys Boaters Should Know
“Do I need boat insurance in Florida?”
The short answer: Boat insurance is not legally required by the state of Florida for recreational vessels. But just because it’s not mandatory doesn’t mean you should go without it — especially in a place as unique (and storm-prone) as the Florida Keys.
Why Your Home Insurance Premium in Vero Beach, FL Probably Won’t Drop—Even If Your Property Value Does
Recent reports from Zillow show a decline in property values in Vero Beach, Florida for Q3 2025, which has many homeowners wondering: "Will my insurance premium go down too?" Unfortunately, the answer is probably not—and here’s why. Market Value vs. Replacement Cost:...
How Much Is Boat Insurance in Florida? Affordable Coverage Starts at Just $75/Year
Boat Insurance in Florida Starts at Just $75/Year
Florida Insurers Are Profitable Again in 2025—But What Does It Mean for Your Rates?
Insurance pricing in Florida should maintain stability in 2025 unless economic variables interfere.