The 2008 Hurricane season is rapidly approaching. Hopefully no one will sustain any loss or injury from a storm this year.

Unfortunately it is a fact that hurricanes do pose a threat to all of us that live in an area where these powerful storms can strike. We need to be prepared and ever alert when a storm threatens. Now would be the best time to make your preparations. Storm shutters are a relatively minor investment to protect the home you live in and all the treasures you have collected over the years. I read recently that after a loss of a family member or friend, pictures and family mementos were missed the most.

Insurance coverage is extremely important and necessary today to protect your home from hurricane losses. If you are using Citizens Property Insurance Corporation for your insurance protection for your home you now have one more reason to make that storm shutter purchase.

“Effective January 1, 2009, homes located in the “wind-borne debris region” valued at or above $750,000 will be ineligible for coverage with Citizens unless they are outfitted with FBC-compliant shutters or opening protection.”

Your storm shutters are less expensive, easily available and you have time to install them now. Once a storm is threatening you will be in line at your local Lowe’s or Home Depot to purchase and install a non-approved piece of plywood.

Storm shutters will provide your home and family protection in the event of a hurricane and now will protect your Citizens policy from cancellation or non-renewal.

It is also expected many other insurance carriers will follow Citizen’s lead and also require Storm shutter protection before providing and or renewing coverage.

I encourage you to purchase Storm shutter protection for your home and or business now to avoid the seasonal rush, delays that may expose your home and family to the possibility of a tragic loss. You will have the peace of mind knowing you have protection for all you value in this world.

 Best Regards,

Phil Tyson, CEO
AGI Group, INc.

February 28, 2008