Bates Hewett & Floyd Insurance

10/09/2026

We want to help you get ready for the upcoming Medicare Enrollment Period.
Find the advice and answers you need when it comes to Medicare. Contact us at 386-328-1100 or email [email protected]

09/25/2026

We’re heading to Keystone Heights this Saturday!

Come see the Bates Hewett & Floyd team at the Woman’s Club of Keystone Heights Fall Festival from **9 AM–4 PM**.

We’ll have a table set up throughout the day, so if you’re already planning to enjoy the festival, stop by and say hello. We’d love to see some familiar faces, meet a few new ones, and spend the day with the Keystone Heights community.

📍 Keystone Heights Woman’s Club Fall Festival
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM

See you Saturday!

09/22/2026

A lower monthly premium can be appealing. But whether it actually saves you money depends on what happens after you enroll.

Think about the healthcare you’ve used this year. Regular prescriptions? Specialist visits? Ongoing treatment? A few unexpected appointments?

Now look at a potential plan through that lens.

What would those same things cost under this plan?

That’s a much more useful comparison than looking at the monthly premium alone.

As Open Enrollment approaches, take a few minutes to look back at how you actually used your health insurance this year. It can tell you a lot about what to pay attention to when comparing your options for next year.

And if you’d rather not sort through it alone, the Bates Hewett & Floyd team can help you make sense of your options.

09/15/2026

A lower monthly premium can look like the obvious choice—until you start actually using your health insurance.

The plan that makes sense for someone who rarely sees a doctor may look very different from the plan that makes sense for a family with regular prescriptions, specialist visits, or ongoing care.

That's why we encourage our clients to look beyond the monthly price and ask a better question:

“What could this plan cost me based on how I actually use healthcare?”

With Open Enrollment approaching, now is a good time to start thinking about what worked with your current coverage, what didn't, and what you may need next year.

Have questions? Our Bates Hewett & Floyd team is here to help you make sense of the numbers before it's time to choose a plan.

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Bates Hewett & Floyd is expanding our Medicare presence throughout Central Florida, and we’re actively recruiting experienced agents to join our team.

We see a significant opportunity in The Villages and the surrounding Central Florida market, with our growth strategy extending from Ocala and The Villages through the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area.

We’re looking for agents who want more than a contract and a commission schedule.

Bates Hewett & Floyd provides:

• In-demand Over 65 products
• Competitive compensation
• Full agent and administrative support
• Marketing and business-development support
• An established agency platform
• The opportunity to build and grow a meaningful book of business
• A team committed to long-term growth in Central Florida

We’re also proud to remain a family-owned, independent insurance agency — no private equity.

As consolidation continues across the insurance industry, we believe there is a real opportunity to offer great agents something different: the resources and support of an established organization while maintaining the relationships, accessibility and entrepreneurial culture of an independent agency.

Our immediate priority is finding the right agents to serve The Villages and surrounding communities.

If you’re an experienced Medicare agent interested in what we’re building, or know someone I should meet, I’d welcome the conversation.

[email protected]

08/12/2026

💊 Another great benefit for Florida Blue members!

Florida Blue members now have access to Amazon Pharmacy — making it even easier to manage prescriptions from home.

✅ Compare your insurance copay with the MedsYourWay discount price
✅ Have prescriptions delivered directly to your door
✅ Easily track medications and shipments online
✅ Access pharmacist and customer support when you need it

It’s another example of how Florida Blue continues to make healthcare simpler and more convenient for members.

Learn more and get started here:
https://pharmacy.amazon.com/myw/floridablue

Bates Hewett & Floyd
Your local Florida Blue agency

Learn more about how to save on your prescription medication with MedsYourWay at Amazon Pharmacy.

08/08/2026

WE’RE GROWING. JOIN OUR TEAM.

Bates Hewett & Floyd is expanding across North Florida and Central Florida, and we’re looking for motivated Health Insurance & Medicare Agents who want to grow with us.

With Florida Blue products in high demand, a growing client base, and new opportunities throughout our markets, this is a great time to join BHF.

📍 Putnam County
📍 Jonesville / Alachua County
📍 The Villages
📍 St. Johns & Volusia Counties

Why Bates Hewett & Floyd?

• Strong, competitive compensation
• Established Florida Blue relationship and product portfolio
• Dedicated service and administrative support
• Marketing and lead-generation support
• Local offices and an established community presence
• Opportunity to build and grow your own book of business
• A team that is investing in growth — and in our agents

Whether you’re an experienced agent looking for a better platform or a motivated professional ready to build a career in health insurance, we’d like to talk.

We’re expanding. We’re investing. And we’re hiring.

📩 Interested? Send us a message or email your resume to [email protected]

Bates Hewett & Floyd Insurance Agency
Local relationships. Proven support. Opportunity to grow.

08/08/2026

Come see Robbie today at the 2026 Gainesville Indoor Pickleball Showcase! 🏓

Bates Hewett & Floyd is proud to be out supporting our community alongside Florida Blue and helping benefit ElderCare of Alachua County.

📍 Celebration Pointe Sports Complex – Gainesville
📅 Today, Saturday, August 8
⏰ Doors are open — stop by and say hello!

If you’re out enjoying the pickleball action, make sure to swing by the Florida Blue booth, meet Robbie, grab some goodies, and learn more about how Bates Hewett & Floyd can help with your health and Medicare coverage.

Proud to serve Gainesville and North Central Florida. 💙