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 our company's legacy within the Manatee County community. Recently, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners recognized our company founder, Wilbur Boyd, with a very special honor: renaming [...]
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 risk of a natural disaster from hurricanes, there are critical measures that can be taken to protect your company’s bottom line from nature’s fury. A disaster plan and adequate [...]
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 or destroy homes and businesses. To help you plan and remain safe during these potentially deadly storms, follow these safety tips. During Hurricane Season [...]
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 FEMA, floods are the No. 1 natural disaster in the United States. It’s important to remember that roughly 90% of all natural disasters also involve some form [...]
What You Need to Know You may be now living in a high-risk flood zone without even knowing it. For the first time in almost 30 years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has proposed updates to flood zones in Manatee Country. A FEMA states that flood maps change periodically to reflect [...]
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 day celebrating the value that small, locally owned businesses add to their communities. You are probably familiar with Small Business Saturday, which encourages people to shop with [...]
Spring is here, and for most of us, that means a good, thorough deep clean of the house. Checking off these tasks while you’re cleaning can help to prevent costly insurance claims: ✔️ Trim the trees early If you have any trees that look like they are leaning, diseased [...]
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