Steffanie Rigetta Agency

by Samantha Taylor

If you own a home or car in Florida, you know insurance rates are spiking, and you’ve likely seen the news that Farmers Insurance has become the latest insurance carrier to announce it’s exiting the state. The rate hikes and pullouts have policyholders worried, but longtime local insurance agent Steffanie Rigetta doesn’t want you to panic. Instead, she and her team at the Steffanie Rigetta Agency are here to make sure you have all the facts before you jump to any conclusions or make any knee-jerk policy changes.

“There’s a misconception that Farmers’ policies are all going to be canceled right away,” says Steffanie, a Farmers Insurance agent for years. Sometime last year, Steffanie expanded her agency to offer home, auto, life, renters, umbrella, and business insurance from a number of different carriers.

Steffanie wants to make sure you have the FACTS: “Farmers is not canceling policies mid-term,” she says. “They plan to non-renew policies beginning in 2024 on a rolling basis until their next policy expiration date.”

Steffanie assures her customers there is plenty of time to choose a replacement policy and that jumping ship now (when many insurance carrier rates are at an all-time high), may not be the right decision for you. Steffanie and her staff of qualified, knowledgeable professionals are fully equipped to compare the best and most affordable policies from other insurance companies in the market. They will work with you to find the best-suited plan for you and your family.

“I’m so fortunate to have built a healthy business, have an amazing and highly experienced team, and best of all loyal customers to see us through this transition,” says Steffanie. “Our team is here for you and will work tirelessly to assist regardless of the uncertainty of carrier departures.”

Steffanie is extremely knowledgeable about her field, but she’s also easy to talk to. She explains complicated insurance concepts clearly to her clients and has trained her staff to do the same. She’s so good at her job, in fact, Steffanie was named to the

Farmers Insurance Presidents Council, meaning she is among the top 10 percent of agents nationwide. Her clients trust her, and in such a tumultuous insurance market, that trust is priceless.

Steffanie encourages anyone with insurance questions to reach out to her office. There’s no reason to panic – Farmers may have announced they are leaving, but the Steffanie Rigetta Agency is NOT. Steffanie and her team will dedicate the time needed to provide you with peace of mind and financial security.