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SWFL REIA General Meeting

When: September 20th, 2023 Doors open at 5:30, and the meeting starts at 6:30

Topic: Post-Hurricane Ian: Navigating Insurance Industry Shifts

Here are the questions we will pose to the panel members

What insurance companies remain in Florida for multi-family duplexes and larger rental properties? What about single family and vacation rentals? Which are the best value?
Can independent agents get quotes from all these companies, or do owners/landlords need to contact some company agents directly? Which ones?
What is your insurance rating? What factors are considered and how can you improve it?
Do catastrophic/hurricane claims inhibit your ability to get insurance?
Is Citizen’s insurance a good option? Why or why not?
What about self-insuring for property losses?
How are some independent insurance agents better than others? How should one go about selecting a good agent? How can you move your business between agents?
Is flood insurance worth it? What to know about flood insurance.
Briefly, what changes were recently made to Florida insurance laws and will they help lower insurance costs?
What do you see happening in the insurance market in the next 6 months/year and further out?

Speaker: Brian Chapman CEO/Agent, Chapman Insurance Group

Brian Chapman, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Southwest Florida and one of three siblings in his family to graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). In 2009, Brian founded Chapman Insurance Group, a Southwest Florida Independent Insurance agency that provides insurance products for both commercial and residential insurance in Florida. Brian was appointed by Governor Rick Scott in 2011 to the Board of Trustees at Florida Southwestern State College and served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees until 2018. He and his wife, Julie, are parents to their five beautiful children Cade, Ellie, Ty, Adlie, and Oaklie and are currently residence in Fort Myers in the Whiskey Creek community.

Brian is active in his church, local little league, and loves the “salt life” that Southwest Florida offers.

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Speaker: Amber Peterson, Owner Southern Comfort Insurance LLC

I grew up right here in Lee County, FL (not many of us left). I graduated from Kaplan University in 2012 with a bachelor degree in accounting. In 2016, I decided to change course and join the insurance industry. Cubicle life was not for me lol! I started off in the supplemental arena (Aflac) and within seven years, I’ve added private health, P&C and Medicare to my tool belt with mentors along the way.

Seeing people treated like numbers, the headaches and stress of filing a claim — I knew I could make a difference. Since then, I have been passionate about going above and beyond to deliver great quality service to our customers, giving them the peace of mind they need.For over 7 years now, my main goal has been to ensure my customers have the proper protection they need in all areas that affect their everyday lives. The values we cherish at Southern Comfort Insurance are to always be honest, reliable and consistent in all aspects of how we run our business, giving customers the respect and care they deserve.On a personal note, I have a beautiful wife and two young children, ages 15 and 11. We love to spend time outdoors, traveling and just plain ole' having fun together. We have lots of animals! 10 chickens, two cats, a dog, a snake, fish and a bearded dragon. It's a busy household to say the least. I'm looking forward to this next chapter of life and this new venture into the REI realm.

Speaker: Mark Nellans,

Mark Nellans graduated high school in 2001 and quickly began a customer service and sales oriented path. He joined the Insurancenter team in March of 2004. After 8 years in the business, Mark has recently obtained the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) Certification. Mark focuses on educating his clients about their policies and providing the best service possible.