M ike Hills, who moved his family to Florida in 2002 from Buffalo NY, opened the Triton Insurance Group
Florida West Coast branch in Lutz in 2009. Since then he has become a valued contributor to our community, providing
invaluable insurance expertise to his clients and the business community. His training with East Lake C.E.R.T.
(Community Emergency Response Team) helped him develop a much broader sense of risk management and unique
dangers in Florida. “Always be Prepared” are words frequently spoken. A huge dog lover, Mike has two beautiful
German Shephard puppies who are currently receiving specialized training to become working scent and trailing dogs.
The dogs, Hans and Bear, will work alongside Mike to search for missing people, including Amber and Silver Alerts in
Specializing in home and auto insurance, Triton Insurance Group has 38 carriers for homeowners insurance and 14
for auto insurance. They write over 150 new policies each month and most of their business comes from referrals from
and along with our expertise, that is what we provide to our customers. We don’t just sell premiums - we have more
appointments with carriers than most independent agents.” Mike added, “Triton has an exciting new carrier, The Vault,
which specializes in high value properties with broader coverage. Our company also boasts being one of a very select
group of agents in Florida who qualify as a Platinum Preferred Agent with Progressive Auto Insurance.”
Mike explained, “My daughter Tiffany and I are experienced agents who have a deep understanding of the
insurance carriers and coverage options. We guide our clients on what they really need to help them avoid the pitfalls
of just going with a cheap policy and not being aware that they are getting far less coverage. Unfortunately, many
and make strategic recommendations to maximize your coverage.” Mike continued, “We even work with a statewide
need to be done to reinforce your home. Many homeowners are not aware that simply installing hurricane clips to your
roof can make your roof 10 times safer and will typically cut your premium in half.”
The rise in auto insurance rates have been driving the business at Triton Insurance for 2019. “New Auto insurance
business has represented over 50% of total production due to all the options we are able to provide clients. It has been
an amazing shift in business.” Triton not only represents Progressive, but also Hartford, Travelers, Safeco, Nationwide,
Mercury and several other companies.
Continuing in his service to the community, Mike and his Tampa Bay Insurance Team delivered over 2,800 pounds
of frozen Thanksgiving turkeys to Hope Children’s home and Metropolitan Ministries in November 2018.
In their leisure time, Mike and his wife Sandy enjoy spending time with their grandchildren, traveling and
listening to live music especially the blues.
Triton Insurance
4631 Van Dyke Road
Lutz, Florida 33558
(813) 948-5990
www.tritonagency.com
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