Preferred Insurance Veteran Owned

05/22/2026

Low and slow through the night,
Smoke rolling till morning light.
Brisket resting, pork pulled right,
Mac & cheese baked golden bright.

Beans are simmering, cobbler sweet,
Tomorrow we finally get to eat.
Friends, family, pull up a chair,
Preferred Insurance BBQ… we’ll see y’all there. 🔥🍖

04/18/2026

Our April Ambassadors meeting was a good one!

Joseph Mike Perhealth with Hooked Up Landscaping
Gerri James Gerthe with Florida Kids Helping Kids
Michelle Zielecki with Belleview Chiropractic Clinic
Nick Melillo with New Light Consultants
Chris Crouch & Stouffer with Roaring Rinse Pressure Washing LLC
Clay Dawson with Pinnacle Growth Solutions
Michael Shihinski with Graphicten
Angel Tirado with Meldon Law
Crystal Fye with Windshields Direct LLC
Dawn Magnuson with Roam Electric Inc.
Jeremiah Bennett with Benmar Construction
Kimberly Henderson with Habitat for Humanity of Marion County
Maria Lewis with Ameripro Staffing LLC
Alysia Morejon with Citizens First Bank a division of Seacoast

We were missing Betty Borges with Gregg Smith Automotive, Joseph Tardif with The Ocala Design Group and Cristy Shihinski with Graphicten.

Thank you, Preferred Insurance Veteran Owned for the meeting space.

03/17/2026

10/22/2025

📰 What to Expect in a Life Insurance Medical Exam
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10/21/2025

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10/16/2025

📰 Fall Home Checklist: Protecting Your Property Before Winter Hits
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10/10/2025

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10/09/2025

📦 Help Local Veterans in Need! 🇺🇸
We’re collecting items for the Movers for Military drive. Drop off your donations at:

Preferred Insurance
13758 E Hwy 25 Ste 2
Ocklawaha, FL 32179

Most-needed items include canned stews, chili, meats, veggies, peanut butter, rice, pasta, and cereal/granola bars. Every bit helps our local veterans!

10/07/2025

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