JP Perry's Blog

Between personal motor vehicles, factories, trains, and other sources of toxic fumes, the outside air would seem to be significantly more toxic than the air within our seemingly pristine indoor environments. Unfortunately, this is an illusion. The air you breathe at home or work can be seriously harmful. In fact, according to a study by the World Health Organization, indoor air pollution kills approximately four million people worldwide every year.
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Most new parents would probably admit that their driving habits changed after having children. The one-time daredevil of the highway has transformed into a doting dad who never pushes the speedometer past a sluggish 65 mph; the lady lead foot who laughed in the faces of cops is now a minivan-loving, law abider who cruises so slow she would try the patience of a turtle.
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The first month of a new year is a time when we make resolutions to better tend to our physical and mental health, as well as the health of our relationships. We'll work out three times a week, we promise. We'll finally sign up for those guitar lessons we've been so shy about taking, we vow. We'll have regular Sunday dinners with the entire family, no ifs, ands, or buts.
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Things change around the house during the holidays. One family member is perched on a sky-high ladder hanging up festive lights on your home's exterior. Another is slaving over a hot stove for hours on end. Youngsters are playing on all sorts of unfamiliar, newfangled toys. And there's often a huge, flammable tree in the living room. Needless to say, the opportunities for accidents are many during this time of year. While we hope to let a sense of joy and gratitude reign over this month in Florida, it's also prudent to be cautious and take a few steps to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property during this vulnerable time.
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Asbestos is a hidden health hazard that can lurk right in the place where you should feel the safest: home. While those who work in the construction industry are considered the most vulnerable to asbestos exposure, especially repeated exposure, it's important to keep in mind that even very limited exposure-such as what you might experience during a simple renovation project-can have long-term negative effects. Make it a priority to prevent you and your family members from coming into contact with this dangerous material.
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Homeownership is one of the great American dreams, an achievement virtually all of us aspire to. There's something about having a little part of planet Earth to call your own that inspires a sense of both security and pride. Getting the keys to your very first home is almost always cause for celebration: you open the door, cross the threshold, and enter your very own castle - whether it be an apartment, a condo, or a single-family home - and prepare to reign happily over a kingdom characterized by peace, coziness, and serenity, a haven and sanctuary from the travails of the world outside.
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By Joan Galletta.
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Employee, Jennifer O'Brien, attended the August 24th Jacksonville Jaguar game where her husband, James, was selected out of approximately 30 sailors who were in attendance to be one of four to hold American flags and walk through the tunnels and out onto the field, through the smoke, ahead of the team. After the presentation, James was able to sit with his family to enjoy the game.Thank you, James, for your service to our country!
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For most of the children in the Florida, the end of August means those lazy dog days of summer are coming to a close, and those books and desks are what will be opening up next. For parents, the back-to-school season is a great time of year to look over insurance policies, and make sure they are up to date. Here are some insurance situations to consider as the kiddos hit the books.
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JP Perry Insurance is rapidly approaching its 60th anniversary.JP Perry Jr.founded the agency that bears his name in 1954.JP grew up on a farm in Lake City, FL about an hour from Jacksonville.After a year in Italy in 1945, compliments of the US Army, Sgt Perry attended the University of Florida where he earned a law degree in 1951.After Law School, JP worked in the claims department of Travelers Insurance Company until starting his own agency as a Travelers agent in 1954.JP’s son, Joe, joined the agency in 1975 and Joe’s daughter, Kate, has recently become the 3rd generation to participate in the family business along with a great team of 35 other insurance experts.
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