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    Insurance Specialists of SW Florida now offering Medicare guidance in Bonita Springs and Naples - wooden blocks reading Medicare, Your Trust, Travel, Business, Automobile, Homeowners
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    Insurance Specialists of SW Florida Now Offers Medicare Guidance

    You've counted on us for your home, auto, business, and other insurance needs. Now, for the first time, we're pleased to offer Medicare guidance as well.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeOct 6, 2026
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    Andy Koehneke of Insurance Specialists of SW Florida explaining what to know about Florida home insurance before buying a house in Naples, Bonita Springs, or Fort Myers
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    Moving to Florida? What You Need to Know About Insurance Before Buying a Home

    Before you buy a Florida home, understand how the roof, wind mitigation and four-point inspections, hurricane deductibles, and flood insurance affect what the property costs to insure.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeSep 21, 2026
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    Red sports car on a highway illustrating Florida auto insurance coverage explained by Insurance Specialists of Southwest Florida
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    What Does Auto Insurance Actually Cover?

    A plain-English breakdown of Florida auto insurance: liability, PIP, uninsured motorist, collision, comprehensive, rental reimbursement, roadside assistance, and what “full coverage” really means.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeSep 8, 2026
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    White vinyl privacy fence around a Florida backyard, an example of other structures coverage on a homeowners policy
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    Is Your “Other Structures” Coverage Enough?

    Most homeowners policies limit Other Structures (Coverage B) to about 10% of your dwelling limit. Here is why that may not be enough for detached garages, sheds, guest houses, and fencing.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeSep 1, 2026
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    Everything You Need to Know About Florida Home Insurance

    A plain-English guide to Florida homeowners insurance: what a policy covers, how hurricane deductibles work, why wind mitigation and 4-point inspections matter, flood coverage, and what actually drives your premium.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeAug 28, 2026
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    Renters Insurance for Paradiso Bonita Springs Apartments: What Residents Need to Know

    Moving into Paradiso Bonita Springs Apartments? Here's what renters insurance (HO-4) covers, what your landlord's policy does not, and how much a policy typically costs in Bonita Springs, FL.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeAug 28, 2026
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    Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (FIGA) logo - safety net for Florida property and casualty insurance consumers
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    What Is FIGA? How Florida's Insurance Safety Net Protects Consumers

    FIGA is Florida's safety net that pays claims when a property and casualty insurance company becomes insolvent. Here's how it works, what it covers, and the payout limits Bonita Springs and Fort Myers homeowners should know about.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJul 13, 2026
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    Single-family home in The Ranch at Orange Blossom community in Northeast Naples, Florida - homeowners insurance guidance from Insurance Specialists of SW Florida
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    Homeowners Insurance in The Ranch at Orange Blossom, Naples, FL: What Buyers Should Know

    Buying a home in The Ranch at Orange Blossom in Northeast Naples? Here's what to know about homeowners insurance, inspections, and premium factors in this master-planned community.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJul 13, 2026
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    Emerald Lakes community entrance sign in North Naples, Florida - homeowners insurance guidance from Insurance Specialists of SW Florida
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    Homeowners Insurance in Emerald Lakes, Naples, FL: What Buyers Should Know

    Buying a home in Emerald Lakes in North Naples? Here's what to know about homeowners insurance, inspections, and premium factors in this established community.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJul 1, 2026
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    Tesla Roadster and Starman floating in orbit above Earth - space debris and homeowners insurance coverage explained by Insurance Specialists of SW Florida
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    Is Damage From Space Junk Covered by Homeowners Insurance?

    In 2024 a piece of space debris crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home. In many cases, homeowners insurance would treat that damage as a covered falling-object loss.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJul 1, 2026
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    Progressive auto insurance telematics program displayed on a smartphone - usage-based insurance explained by Insurance Specialists of SW Florida
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    What Are Auto Insurance Telematics Programs and Are They Here to Stay?

    Telematics programs use smartphone apps or plug-in devices to track your driving habits so insurers can price policies based on actual behavior and reward safe drivers with discounts.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJul 1, 2026
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    Citizens Property Insurance Corporation logo - Florida's insurer of last resort explained by Insurance Specialists of SW Florida
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    Who Is Citizens Insurance in Florida?

    Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is Florida's insurer of last resort, created in 2002 to help homeowners who could not find affordable coverage in the private market.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJul 1, 2026
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    Florida home insurance exchange carrier logos including Ovation, Manatee, Orange, Tower Hill, and Trident Reciprocal - Insurance Specialists of SW Florida
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    What Is a Home Insurance Exchange?

    A home insurance exchange provides homeowners insurance much like any other carrier - the primary difference is how the organization is structured and managed behind the scenes.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJun 30, 2026
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    Diamond engagement rings, loose diamonds, and fine watches on suede - jewelry insurance Florida coverage from Insurance Specialists of SW Florida
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    How Do I Insure My Jewelry and Watches in Florida?

    Jewelry and watch insurance in Florida usually starts with your home or renters policy, but the automatic limits are low. Here is how scheduling items and standalone jewelry policies work.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJun 22, 2026
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    Florida family riding a lifted golf cart through their neighborhood - golf cart insurance Florida coverage from Insurance Specialists
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    Do I Need Insurance for My Golf Cart in Florida?

    Golf cart insurance in Florida depends on whether your cart is street legal, where you drive it, and how your community handles coverage. Here is how to know what you need.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJun 22, 2026
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    CPCU Society designation logo - Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter credential held by Bonita Springs Florida insurance specialists
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    What is the CPCU?

    When you're shopping for insurance in Southwest Florida, you have no shortage of options. What you do have a shortage of is agents who have put in the work to truly master their craft.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeApr 28, 2026
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    Wind mitigation inspection of a Bonita Springs Florida home for hurricane insurance discounts
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    What is a Wind Mitigation?

    Wind mitigation is a series of specific construction features and retrofits designed to strengthen homes against powerful wind forces from hurricanes and tropical storms.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeMar 27, 2026
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    4 point inspection of an older Florida home for homeowners insurance underwriting in Southwest Florida
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    What is a 4 Point?

    A 4 point inspection is a home inspection that looks at the four major systems and structures of an older house: roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeFeb 27, 2026
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    Village Walk community entrance sign in Bonita Springs Florida - home insurance coverage by Insurance Specialists
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    Home Insurance Village Walk

    If you live in VillageWalk of Bonita Springs or you are considering buying a home in this community, making sure your home insurance is dialed in should be near the top of your list.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJan 27, 2026
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    Valencia Bonita community entrance sign in Bonita Springs Florida - home insurance coverage by Insurance Specialists
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    Home Insurance Valencia Bonita

    Need a home insurance agency near Valencia Bonita Springs Florida?

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJan 27, 2026
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    Worthington Country Club entrance sign in Bonita Springs Florida - home insurance coverage by Insurance Specialists
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    Home Insurance Worthington

    Need a home insurance agency near Worthington Bonita Springs Florida?

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJan 27, 2026
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    Palmira Golf & Country Club entrance sign in Bonita Springs Florida - home insurance coverage by Insurance Specialists
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    Home Insurance Palmira Bonita

    Need a home insurance agency near Palmira Bonita Springs Florida?

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJan 27, 2026
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    Hunters Ridge Golf & Country Club entrance sign in Bonita Springs Florida - home insurance coverage by Insurance Specialists
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    Home Insurance Hunters Ridge

    Need a home insurance agency near Hunters Ridge Bonita Springs Florida?

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJan 27, 2026
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    Bonita National Golf & Country Club entrance sign in Bonita Springs Florida - home insurance coverage by Insurance Specialists
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    Home Insurance Bonita National

    Need a home insurance agency near Bonita National Bonita Springs Florida?

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJan 27, 2026
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    Wedding limo insurance in Southwest Florida - 1960 Rolls Royce chauffeured wedding transportation insured by Insurance Specialists
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    Businesses We Insure

    Naples Wedding Car is a chauffeured wedding transportation business located in SWFL utilizing their 1960 Rolls Royce.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeJun 3, 2026
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