November 1, 2018
Meet Tara Peavy: My name is Tara Peavy and I have been a member of the Heacock Team for 18 years now. I was born in […]
November 1, 2018
For many of us our pets are family members, so why don’t we insure them like one? Pets can become injured or very sick during their […]
October 19, 2018
Business Insurance: Errors and Omissions This month we’re going to dig a little deeper into commercial, or business, insurance. Owning a business comes with many responsibilities […]
October 19, 2018
Meet Michelle Evans: When I’m not at work I enjoy spending time horseback riding, going to kickboxing class, and spending time with my husband and kids. […]
September 18, 2018
Meet Darlene Dunihue: I’m married to the love of my life Louie better known as POP for 39 years. Together we have a daughter Lisa and […]
September 18, 2018
Are you a property owner who has bought a new home but kept your old home, choosing to rent it out as a source of additional […]
August 1, 2018
With the most active months of hurricane season quickly approaching, it’s a smart idea to review your homeowners’ policy to verify your coverage and deductibles. You’ll […]
August 1, 2018
Meet Jason Heacock: 1.Current Position: President 2.Team Member Since: Well, I am a Heacock… so for life! 3.Favorite Band: Tom Petty 4.Favorite Team: Florida Gators 5.Favorite […]
July 12, 2018
Meet Michelle Boreson: When I’m not at work I enjoy spending time with my husband relaxing at home or visiting the theme parks with my daughter […]
July 12, 2018
Renter’s or Tenant’s insurance is not required by law, but what happens if there’s a fire, theft, or act of vandalism at the property you’re renting? […]
June 13, 2018
Meet Courtney Stuart! I was born and raised in Sebring and am a graduate of Sebring High. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from […]
June 13, 2018
Florida Flood Preparation Have you ever thought about doing some flood preparation for your property? Maybe purchasing flood insurance? If you’re located in an area that […]
May 15, 2018
Meet Vicki Sheward! When not a work, I really enjoy shopping, baking desserts and being at home with my two adorable cats and wonderful hubby! Current Position: Personal lines manager- Lakeland office Team Member Since: […]
May 15, 2018
Hurricane Season 2018: Are You Prepared? Saying the word “hurricane” after last year’s storm season sends shudders through a room if spoken, but like it or […]
May 15, 2018
Workers Compensation Rate Decrease Effective June 1st, 2018 The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation approves an overall workers compensation rate decrease of 1.8% that will become […]
April 13, 2018
Ride-sharing and Home-sharing: Are You Still Covered? With the rise of transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft and home-sharing sites such as Airbnb, […]
April 13, 2018
Meet Brittani Wiedemann! “I have a very bubbly personality. I enjoy spending my free time with my family and friends and Shopping. My family is everything […]
March 8, 2018
Meet Sharon Wheeler! “I was born and raised in Lake Wales, FL and graduated from Lake Wales Senior High School in 1994. I have been in […]
March 8, 2018
Rental Cars, Loss Damage Waivers, and Your Personal Auto Policy If you’ve ever gone on vacation or been on a business trip, you’ve most likely needed […]
February 27, 2018
Talking about different types of life insurance and just life insurance in general can be a confusing and scary thing to do, but we believe it’s […]
February 27, 2018
Meet Roland Bishop. He’s one of our commercial lines producers at Heacock Insurance group. He grew up in Sebring and went to school at Northwood University. […]
January 12, 2018
Last month we talked about your policies and the importance of making sure they are up-to-date. This month we want to talk about making sure you […]
January 12, 2018
Meet Carol Watson. “I am Blessed & married to my best friend Dow, all together we have 5 children & 11 grandchildren and love all of […]
December 12, 2017
Insurance is sometimes referred to as a “necessary evil”. Something that many people buy because they must. But once they get their policy, more times than […]
December 12, 2017
Hi! I’m Carrie Crawford Moro. I have lived in Highlands county my entire life, and I am a 7th generation Floridian. I am married, and raising my […]
November 6, 2017
With the recent hurricane and all the damage that has been done because of it, we wanted to address an important topic that often comes up […]
November 6, 2017
My name is Steve Cole and I have been in insurance for over two years now. Before I got into the insurance industry I was a […]
October 10, 2017
Sebring, FL (October 10, 2017) — Heacock Insurance Group – with offices in Sebring, Downtown Lakeland, South Lakeland – is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bayless […]
September 25, 2017
My name is Mary Hill and I have lived in Sebring since 1962. I married my high school sweetheart and we have two wonderful children and […]
August 24, 2017
Automobile insurance can be a confusing thing, especially when thinking about all of the coverage options that are offered in the state of Florida. And while […]
August 21, 2017
Our president, Jason Heacock, and one of our Agents, Roland Bishop, AFIS (Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist) attended Citrus Expo 2017 to support the efforts of […]
August 15, 2017
My name is Adela Serrano and have been in the insurance industry for 18 years. I joined the Heacock team February of 2013. I’m very blessed […]
July 21, 2017
Full coverage auto insurance – myth or real? The term “full coverage” is not normally used in the insurance industry, but has become commonplace when talking […]
July 20, 2017
My name is Michele Burton. I have been an insurance agent for 23 years and specialize in contractor bonding. I owned my own agency for over […]
June 20, 2017
My name is Tami Troyer and I am a newbie to Florida. My husband and I relocated to Lakeland in June of 2016 from Michigan (brrr), […]
June 7, 2017
Cyber and Privacy Insurance – What Is It and Are You Really Protected? The chance of turning on the news nowadays and hearing about another company having […]
May 9, 2017
My name is Cathy Terrell. I am a lifelong resident of Sebring. I am the second in line from a family of 10 children and while […]
April 24, 2017
ARE YOU PREPARED! In the past five years, all 50 states have experienced flooding. A flood can be devastating to both homes and businesses alike. And […]
March 23, 2017
My name is Tyina “Ty” Smith. I have been in the personal insurance industry since the “ripe old age of 17”! I began my insurance career […]
February 23, 2017
Commercial and Business Insurance Any experienced building owner can tell you rates for commercial insurance can fluctuate from property to property. But, why? What are some […]
January 16, 2017
It sounds like the prize you’d receive on the set of the Price is Right, doesn’t it? Why, it sounds wonderful! Maybe it sounds too good […]
January 12, 2017
Hola! My name is Vianey Butterfield and I have been in the insurance industry for a little over 7 years. I am bilingual thanks to my […]
December 22, 2016
‘Tis the season of love, laughter, gifts and good cheer… but it also, in some cases, can bring us injuries, accidents, and even scams and even […]
December 22, 2016
December Employee Highlight: My name is Daniel LeClair and I have been in the insurance industry for seventeen years doing both personal insurance and underwriting. My […]
November 22, 2016
Claim Free Thanksgiving – The season to give thanks is here. With Thanksgiving just a few days away, many people are making their preparations for a […]
October 24, 2016
SCHOLARSHIPS & SWEEPSTAKES What matters to you, matters to us! On Friday, October 28th, the Heacock Insurance team co-hosted the Lakeland High School vs. Kathleen High […]
October 14, 2016
Workers’ Comp Rates The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) grants approval of the statewide workers’ compensation rate increase of 14.5% proposed by the National Council […]
September 19, 2016
Workers Compensation Workers Compensation premiums are on the rise. On October 1st, 2016 Florida business owners could expect to pay 19.6% more for their workers’ compensation […]
July 20, 2016
Lakeland, Florida (Nov. 1, 2015) — Heacock Insurance Group is pleased to announce changes in their leadership team with the promotion of Jason Heacock to President […]
May 20, 2016
Flood Safety – It may come as a surprise to some, but the Sunshine State isn’t always sunny. Matter of fact, the weather here has a […]
May 20, 2015
We have exciting news to announce! Heacock Insurance has opened a new office and is now offering insurance in South Lakeland. Our brand new “Neighborhood Office” […]