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(813) 672-4100
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Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
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At the start of a new year, many people resolve to get their finances in order. Pacific Crest Lakewood would like to remind you that appropriate insurance coverage is one of the best ways you can protect yourself from financial disaster....
As you’re shopping for home or auto insurance, you might come across the concept of the credit-based insurance score, or simply the insurance score. Hmm, that’s odd. What does credit have to do with insurance risk, and how does it affect the cost of your insurance?...
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If you’re enrolled in Medicare, the annual fall Medicare annual enrollment period (Oct. 15- Dec. 7) is the perfect time to review your Medicare coverage options to see if they are still right for you. If you currently have original Medicare and would like to try a...
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As you prepare to gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving, Pacific Crest Lakewood wants to thank you for your business, and wish you a happy holiday. We also want to remind you of a few Thanksgiving safety precautions to take to ensure that you also have a...
We’ve all done it. We hear the telltale ping or ring of our cell phone while driving. Surely it will be OK just to sneak a peek at the screen to see who is trying to reach us? Maybe even answer the phone? Unfortunately, all too often it’s not OK. Instead of focusing...
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and love is in the air! Once you've taken care of your significant other, why not show your home some love? Maintaining your home can save you money, hassles—and maybe even a homeowners insurance claim! You don’t have to do a...
We Can Insure That! Let Pacific Crest Lakewood Help With Specialty Insurance Coverage You already know Pacific Crest Lakewood can get you great deals on your homeowners, car, and business insurance (and if you don’t, contact us today for a free quote!). But what if...
We all love to play outdoors during the summer—the kids are out of school, we have more time to enjoy our toys and take vacations. But while you’re having fun in the sun, remember to take some common sense precautions during summer’s hot, humid days. Heat is one of...
One of the best things about the Tampa Bay area is the climate—when other people are getting ready for winter, we’re still able to play outside! And many of us have the “toys” to do just that—toys like boats, RVs, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and personal watercraft....
The start of the 2017 hurricane season is just 10 days away. Are you ready? If you’ve lived in Florida for any length of time, you know how much havoc a storm can cause. Better to spend an hour or two now to save a lot of stress and worry when a storm is bearing down...
Spring weather has many of us thinking about home and landscape improvements. It’s a perfect time of year to spruce up our surroundings, and prepare for the coming heat, humidity, and summer storms. If you’re planning renovations or landscaping projects this spring,...
It only takes a moment for an accident to happen and for your life to change. In today’s litigious world, if you’re responsible for an accident, you could find yourself being sued and your auto or homeowners policy limits aren’t sufficient to meet the damages. For...
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(HSA) Health Savings Accounts for all of Florida including Brandon, Riverview, and Tampa For the average business and consumer, health insurance is a major chunk of the budget. One way consumers and employers are trying to keep health insurance costs down is by...
We are happy to announce that this year we will be collecting TOYS FOR TOTS. Join us in helping others in our community by dropping off a toy today. When you drop off your toy don’t forget to put your name in the basket to win a $25.00 gift card.
Can I save money with a multi-policy discount? Why Bundling Insurance Might Cost You More Another way I hear this question asked is; if I bundle my auto and home insurance with you, will I get a discount? It's a great question, and there are...