Blazes, is it getting hot in here or… nope, that’s just me.

I’m Flint Fire. I’m sure you’ve seen me around now and then. I’m elemental, after all. I’m the least common Risk you’re likely to encounter, but I tend to make a sizzling first impression. On average, I’m responsible for over $20,000 in damage when I show up at your door—a small price to pay for my company, really.

I’m pretty well known as a hothead, but people often let my reputation distract them from my subtler attributes. I fill up a room with my smile, of course—and also smoke and toxic gases from anything I happen to touch.

In residences, I usually get started with a little cooking. Call me old-fashioned, but I think the kitchen is an incendiary room to get to know someone. After a nice, charred meal, I’ll spread out and relax, burning from room to room. Unfortunately one of my adversaries usually shows up when I’m really starting to enjoy myself—firefighters are always party poopers, I tell ya, and I swear they’re in cahoots with those loud-mouth smoke alarms.

You may not expect it with my bright personality, but I really hit my stride in the winter. I peak in residences in January, actually—I like to really ignite the year from the start.

Uh oh, I think I hear that arrogant Felix Flood sloshing by, better keep moving. We don’t get along too well… he tends to dampen my mood.

Get in touch and let Bankers protect you from Flint Fire’s scorching advances.

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All data collected from U.S. Fire Administration at usfa.fema.gov.

At Bankers Insurance Group, we know that the insurance industry can make confusion seem like the status quo. That’s why we’re here to help at every step of the process. In Testimonial Tuesdays, we speak with real clients about how Bankers has helped them understand their options and make informed decisions about insurance.

This week, we spoke with William “Bill” Marisco of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Bill grew up in the Mission District of San Francisco and spent over 60 years living and working in Baltimore, Md. before retiring as CEO of Fairfax Savings Bank. Bill lives in Florida with his wife, Sandra, and has two daughters. He enjoys playing golf at Palm Beach Gardens’ PGA National and advocates “waking up each morning with a smiling heart.”

Bill switched to Bankers for his homeowners and flood insurance two years ago after his previous insurance company of 36 years failed to meet expectations following a particularly bad Florida storm. Bill was impressed by the level of personal attention he was given after talking to several people at Bankers, including Deborah Brcka, VP Sales and Marketing. “Insurance is personal—you want to buy the people, not the policy,” Bill says.

His favorite part about working with Bankers is his experience with his agent, Janice Meder. “She’s engaging and knowledgeable, and walked me through every process an inch at a time. The integrity of this company is outstanding,” Bill says. Bill is particularly happy with how clear Bankers makes everything. “They give you clear steps. They tell you what you need, who to talk to, and what number to call, and you talk to real, human people. Most places you get a recording and some good music to listen to while you wait.”

We’d like to thank Bill for speaking with us and being such a great client, as well as congratulate him—Bill will be 82 years young this June.

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Winter is a time when Flint Fire is often a welcome guest, for a change—as long as he stays in the fireplace.

Today, RISMedia’s Anthony Shank walks us through some important fireplace safety tips to make sure Flint’s visit to your home is a friendly one.

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#riskymonday, brought to you by Bankers Insurance Group, covers one important video highlighting the risks we face each week. Watch the video and join the discussion in the See Through Insurance blog comments, on the Bankers Insurance Group Facebook page or on Twitter using the hashtag #riskymonday, and stop by Pinterest to see what the Risks have been up to lately.

Flint Fire had some help in starting what became a 1000-acre brush fire in Clermont, Fla. Officials say arson is the cause of the fire, which started Thursday night and thankfully isn’t threatening any homes due to a canal separating the homes from the blaze. The fire did cause portions of highways to be shut down due to poor visibility, giving Friday commuters headaches. Nicole Benavides captured this impressive picture of the brush fire:

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Apparently even the Risks need a vacation now and then, and it looks like Sigmund Storm has been brushing up on his scuba skills during his time in the Caribbean.

Watch Sigmund craft an underwater tornado spout off the coast of Aruba at the site of the Antilla shipwreck in this video:

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Greetings drylings! Felix Flood here, but you can call me Master Felix—it wouldn’t be overstating my abilities. I’m basically the top of the risk food chain.

I know how curious you must be about me. Who wouldn’t want to get to know a handsome risk like me? Well, my best friends are national disasters. I accompany 90% of them, and we have a lot of fun together—you know, smashing through property, ruining furniture, just typical risk-buddy stuff. I leave so much damage in my wake that flood claims are one of the most common types of claims, a stat I take particular pride in. I’m a pretty jovial guy, though—you can hear me overflowing with laughter when I hear about folks that think flood is included in home insurance. I also show up with a wave and a smile in places you wouldn’t expect me: 25% of flood claims are from low to moderate risk areas, and I’ve really been trying to spread around as much as possible. Make new friends and keep the old, they say!

Oh, my fluid physical condition? I get asked about that a lot, and I know it’s hard to get past my good looks. I change my dimensions all the time, but I make a splash in almost any size. Even when I’m just 6 inches high, I can still do over $20,000 in damage to a 1,000-square-foot home and sweep a person off their feet (though that’s nothing new). When I get up to a foot, I can slosh a car right off the road and do over $27,000 in damage to a 1,000-square-foot home! I try to stay in shape by seeping into basements with nice gyms or flooding over expensive electronics to keep my heart rate up.

No, no, I don’t do autographs, but hopefully I’ll be flowing through your town soon!

Get in touch and let Bankers protect you from Felix Flood’s wish-washy ego.

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*All data collected from National Flood Insurance Program figures available at FloodSmart.gov.

Although earthquakes occur everyday, we rarely feel them because they are too small to significantly disturb the surface. This week, Cindy Wong from the Carlsbad Fire Department in Carlsbad, CA gives us a few good tips on how to be prepared for a serious earthquake.

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#riskymonday, brought to you by Bankers Insurance Group, covers one important video highlighting the risks we face each week. Watch the video and join the discussion in the See Through Insurance blog comments, on the Bankers Insurance Group Facebook page or on Twitter using the hashtag #riskymonday.

It’s a #riskymonday double down… Our first video this week highlights some of the big ideas around protecting your identity. The second in-depth analysis provides some key tips and best practices to ensure your identity stays where it belongs: with you!

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#riskymonday, brought to you by Bankers Insurance Group, covers one important video highlighting the risks we face each week. Watch the video and join the discussion in the See Through Insurance blog comments, on the Bankers Insurance Group Facebook page or on Twitter using the hashtag #riskymonday.

Flooding causes damage and destruction nationwide each year. There are a few common sense actions you can take to keep loves ones and possessions safe when waters rise. This week FEMA teaches us about flood safety and preparation tips.

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#riskymonday, brought to you by Bankers Insurance Group, covers one important video highlighting the risks we face each week. Watch the video and join the discussion in the See Through Insurance blog comments, on the Bankers Insurance Group Facebook page or on Twitter using the hashtag #riskymonday.

It’s never a good time to lose power. And when the lights go out, be prepared with a residential generator solution. This week we’re highlighting some great home tips about keeping the power on.

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#riskymonday, brought to you by Bankers Insurance Group, covers one important video highlighting the risks we face each week. Watch the video and join the discussion in the See Through Insurance blog comments, on the Bankers Insurance Group Facebook page or on Twitter using the hashtag #riskymonday.