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Residential & Commercial Flood coverage is growing in need, in part due to devastating rain events but also due to growing infrastructure and development. With the future of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) dependent on legislative cycles, the need for private, Primary Flood insurance all across the country is apparent, as is the need for Excess [...]
We were honored to win the Broker of the Year award while broadcasting from the IIANC Annual Convention in Myrtle Beach, SC on October 8th, 2019. It's difficult to keep a secret from us when we are broadcasting the event live, but they managed to do it once again. This is our FOURTH time winning [...]
Tony Costa Named as Director of Business Development for Jackson Sumner & Associates Boone, NC - Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA) announced the recent promotion of P&C Brokerage Manager Tony Costa to the position of Director of Business Development. Costa is a graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in Finance and spent 11 years [...]
Brantley Saunders Steps Into the Spotlight as SC Marketing Representative for Jackson Sumner & Associates Boone, NC - Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA) announced the recent addition of Brantley Saunders to the Marketing team as the South Carolina Marketing Representative. Saunders is a South Carolina native who studied Marketing and Theatre at College of [...]
The AppState R.I.S.E. program in Boone, NC, created an in-depth industry white paper on North Carolina Flood Risk entitled "Water is Coming: Planning for the Future of North Carolina Flood Risk." It was published in June of 2019 on the North Carolina Surplus Lines Association (NCSLA) website. This report, conducted in large part by [...]
There were 816,343 day cares operating in the US in 2017. They included both large child day care centers, which may include instruction or preschool learning, as well as businesses caring for two or more children in a private residence (in-home day care). Licensing requirements for these businesses vary from state-to-state and may require [...]
The NC Reinsurance Facility (NCRF) reduced the surcharge for all new and renewal commercial auto and garage dealer policies last year. According to a circular letter released by the NCRF, the recoupment that was implemented Oct. 1, 2018, was confirmed to remain the same through September of 2020. FAQs: Q: Is there a change from [...]
This Father’s Day, we honor our dad’s,..those guys that inspire us, take care of us, and impart their wisdom upon us. As our gift to fatherhood, we created an 11-Point Gif Guy-d (Guide) of a few things our dads have taught us over the years, as illustrated by a few of our favorite movie dads. [...]
Don't Sweat Summertime Special Events Summer is for late nights, hot weather, a vacation state-of-mind, and a variety of Summer events – which combine to mean increased risks at these events. There are many insurance classifications available, and many of these special events may not fit neatly into one. That is where the expertise [...]
Summer is Vacation Bible School time and churches have special coverage needs that extend far beyond popsicle stick crafts. Many have field trips, overnight trips, group travel, and swimming risks that need to be addressed. Be sure to secure the coverage they need for the summer months. Get VBS coverage PDQ with our simple [...]