Andy Brown's (browninsurance) Blog

If you are like me, you often wonder about your safety as you cruise down the highway. A few weeks ago, I was the victim of a bit of a speed trap. As I was cruising along, minding my own business, the car in front of me decided to abruptly switch into the right lane, leaving me in an almost cert...

Home foreclosures continue to soar in Florida, with some parts of the State reaching triple digit highs. It doesn't help that the State's issues, like a rising unemployment rate, risky loans, and plummeting property values continue to negatively affect Floridians. Because of the poor economic si...

Getting married is surely one of the biggest days on your life- you surely don’t want to spend it worrying about money. But, there is a lot of money that goes into your big day. The ceremony, reception, and honeymoon all cost quite a bit of money. Although getting married can be expensive, you ma...

Which Cars Have The Most and Least Expensive Claims Costs? Although you may be aware that cars differ in cost in both price and insurance rates, you may not know that based on these differences, claims payments from your insurance company may be effected. Because higher claims typically lead to h...

Many people aren’t- especially when it comes to their health. Unfortunately, health insurance has gotten the reputation of being an incredibly expensive, non-essential service. Often, people feel that because their health seems to be strong, and their lives are without surprises or accidents, hea...

I understand that you dedicate much of your time and money to your business. In a perfect world, your sacrifices would result in a flawless business stocked with great employees and clients who are completely satisfied. Unfortunately, despite your greatest intentions for your business, things sel...

I understand that you dedicate much of your time and money to your business. In a perfect world, your sacrifices would result in a flawless business stocked with great employees and clients who are completely satisfied. Unfortunately, despite your greatest intentions for your business, things sel...

Did you know that if you choose to not purchase health coverage, it can affect all of America?  When people go without health insurance, the employer may think it's not necessary, which could result in the other employees losing their benefit. For this reason, many people have suggested that the ...

When it comes to business succession planning, it's important to not only choose a successor to train, but also take the time to evaluate your other current employees - especially the younger ones. Consider everyone's skills and work ethic; you never know who will still be around after you've ret...

The standard retirement plan for most businesses is a 401k or profit sharing plans. However, there are a few problems with these types of retirement plans. A 401k can keep those who are highly compensated from saving enough to maintain the amount they'll need in retirement. With a 401k, these hig...