If you’re still picking up the pieces after the recent storm (aren’t we all?!), I’ve got two fantastic resources for you. First up—the Insurance Village, where you can get help with storm damage claims. Second—our Home Sweet Home Resource Page with a list of local businesses that can help with all your recovery needs, from roof repairs to tree removal!
What’s an Insurance Village?
Why You Should Go
At the Insurance Village, you can:
- File new claims or get help with existing ones.
- Ask questions about your policy, coverage, and next steps.
- Receive support from disaster recovery services to help you get back on your feet faster.
The Insurance Village, set up by the Florida Department of Financial Services, is like a one-stop-shop for anyone dealing with storm-related insurance headaches. You can meet face-to-face with insurance companies, get help filing claims, or just ask questions about your policy. Plus, there are other disaster recovery services on-site to help speed things up!
Insurance Village Bradenton
Policyholders should bring as much documentation as they can, including:
- A driver’s license or other form of identification (Passport/State issued ID)
- Insurance cards and insurance policy information/documentation
- Pictures or documentation of the property being claimed as a loss resulting from Hurricanes Helene or Milton
- Repair estimates
- Any additional insurance-related information that is readily accessible.
Bradenton City Hall, Auditorium Building
101 12th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Participating Insurance Companies:
American Integrity
American Tradition/American Global/Sutton National
Allstate / Castle Key Insurance Company
Assurant/American Bankers
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Florida Farm Bureau
Florida Peninsula Insurance Company/Edison Insurance Company/Ovation Insurance Exchange
GEICO
Heritage Insurance Company
Homeowners Choice Insurance Company/TypTap Insurance Company
Kin Insurance
Monarch Insurance
National Flood Insurance Program/FEMA
Progressive/ASI
Security First Insurance Company
Southern Oak Insurance Company
State Farm Insurance Company
Swyfft Insurance Company
Tower Hill Insurance Company
Universal Property Insurance Company
Insurance Village Clearwater
Policyholders should bring as much documentation as they can, including:
- A driver’s license or other form of identification (Passport/State issued ID)
- Insurance cards and insurance policy information/documentation
- Pictures or documentation of the property being claimed as a loss resulting from Hurricanes Helene or Milton
- Repair estimates
- Any additional insurance-related information that is readily accessible.
Long Center
1501 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Participating Insurance Companies:
AAA Insurance Company
Allstate/Castle Key Insurance Company
Assurant/American Bankers
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Cypress Property and Casualty Insurance
Florida Peninsula Insurance Company/Edison Insurance Company/Ovation Insurance Exchange
Frontline/First Protective
GEICO
Heritage Insurance Company
Homeowner’s Choice Insurance Company/TypTap Insurance
Homesite Insurance Company
Monarch Insurance
National Flood Insurance Program
Progressive/ASI
SafePoint
Security First Insurance Company
State Farm
Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company
US Coastal/Cabrillo
USAA
VYRD
Insurance Village Lakeland
Policyholders should bring as much documentation as they can, including:
- A driver’s license or other form of identification (Passport/State issued ID)
- Insurance cards and insurance policy information/documentation
- Pictures or documentation of the property being claimed as a loss resulting from Hurricanes Helene or Milton
- Repair estimates
- Any additional insurance-related information that is readily accessible.
RP Funding Center-Sikes Hall
701 West Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33815
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Participating Insurance Companies:
Allstate/Castle Key
American Integrity
American Traditions Insurance Company
Assurant
Auto-Owners Insurance
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Florida Farm Bureau
Farmers/Foremost Insurance
Florida Peninsula Insurance Company/Edison Insurance Company/Ovation Insurance Exchange
GEICO
Hartford Insurance Company
Heritage Insurance Company
Homeowners Choice
Kin Insurance
National Flood Insurance Program
People’s Trust
Profile Gorilla – Contractor Search
Progressive
SafePoint Insurance Company/Manatee Insurance
Security First Insurance Company
State Farm Insurance Company
Tower Hill Insurance Company
Universal Property Insurance Company
USAA
Insurance Village Plant City
Policyholders should bring as much documentation as they can, including:
- A driver’s license or other form of identification (Passport/State issued ID)
- Insurance cards and insurance policy information/documentation
- Pictures or documentation of the property being claimed as a loss resulting from Hurricanes Helene or Milton
- Repair estimates
- Any additional insurance-related information that is readily accessible.
Florida Strawberry Festival
TECO Expo Hall
2301 W. Oak Avenue
Plant City, FL 33563
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Participating Insurance Companies:
Allstate
Assurant
Auto Owners
Citizens
Farmers Insurance
FEMA
Florida Peninsula
GEICO
Heritage Insurance
Hill
Homeowners Choice
Homesite Insurance
Kin Insurance
Monarch
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Progressive
Southern Oaks
State Farm
Tower
TypTap
Universal Property
VYRD
Wright Flood
Flash Flooding Auto Claim
Allstate/Castle Key
Allstate customers with damage related to the recent flooding may file a claim by multiple methods.
Online at: allstate.com/claims/file-track
Via phone at: 1-800-54-STORM (800-547-8676)
On the Allstate mobile app
GEICO
GEICO customers with damage related to the recent flooding may file a claim by multiple methods.
Online at: geico.com/response
Via phone at: 1-800-841-3000
On the GEICO mobile app
Progressive
Progressive customers with damage related to the recent flooding may file a claim by multiple methods.
Online at: progressive.com
Via phone at: 1-800-776-4737
On the Progressive mobile app
State Farm
State Farm customers with damage related to the recent flooding may file a claim by multiple methods.
Online at: statefarm.com
Via phone at: 1-800-SFCLAIM
On the State Farm mobile app
Contacting your State Farm agent
USAA
USAA customers with damage related to the recent flooding may file a claim by multiple methods.
Online at: https://www.usaa.com/inet/wc/natural-disaster-help?vurl=vurl_help
Via phone at: 800-531-USAA (8722)
On the USAA mobile app.
Local Help is Just a Click Away
On top of the Insurance Village, don’t forget to check out our Home Sweet Home Resource Page! We’ve put together a list of amazing local businesses ready to help with repairs, cleanup, and more. Whether you need a contractor, a plumber, or someone to handle tree debris, we’ve got you covered.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss These Resources
Between navigating insurance claims and getting your home back in shape, the recovery process can feel overwhelming. These resources are here to make things easier for you—whether you’re dealing with roof damage, flooding, or just trying to find a reliable local business to help with repairs. The Insurance Village helps with the paperwork, and our Home Sweet Home Resource Page connects you with the right people to get the job done.
Share These Resources
Know someone else dealing with storm damage? Share this info with them! The Insurance Village and our Home Sweet Home Resource Page can be a huge help in getting our community back on its feet. We’re in this together, Polk County! Let me know if you stop by the Insurance Village or if you find a great local business—we’d love to hear how things are going!
Are You a Home Repair Company?
If you’re a local home repair business—whether you specialize in roofing, plumbing, tree removal, or general contracting—we want to hear from you! Polk County families are in need of trustworthy, reliable services during this recovery period, and we’d love to include your business on our Home Sweet Home Resource Page. It’s a great way to connect with the community and help those in need of support after the storm. Reach out to us to get listed and make a difference!
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Are there any categories we overlooked? Are there any businesses we overlooked? We want to hear your thoughts.