Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Gainesville, FL
Lee Crane Insurance is an independent insurance agency serving clients across Florida since 1976. We provide personalized insurance solutions for both personal and commercial needs, offering a wide range of coverage options including auto, home, flood, condo, business owners policies, commercial auto, property, workers compensation, and restaurant insurance. Our dedicated team works directly with clients to assess their unique risks and tailor packages that meet their specific requirements. As an independent agency, we partner with multiple top-rated carriers to ensure competitive pricing and comprehensive protection. Our commitment to one-on-one service ensures clients receive expert guidance throughout the insurance process, from initial assessment to claims support.With decades of experience serving Central Florida communities like Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Ocala, we prioritize client education and proactive risk management. Our team of licensed professionals maintains deep industry knowledge to address evolving insurance challenges for individuals and businesses alike. We strive to build long-term relationships by delivering reliable coverage solutions and exceptional customer service. Our approach combines local market expertise with access to national insurance resources, ensuring clients receive optimal protection. Through continuous evaluation of client needs and industry trends, we remain dedicated to providing value-driven insurance services that adapt to changing circumstances.
Services
Auto Insurance
Condo Insurance
Flood Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
Business Owners Policy
Commercial Auto
Commercial Property
Workers Compensation
Restaurant Insurance
Cyber Liability
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience serving Florida's insurance needs since 1976
- Our independent agency model provides access to multiple top-rated carriers
- We offer personalized risk assessments and tailored insurance packages
- Our dedicated team provides one-on-one service for all client interactions
- We specialize in both personal and commercial insurance solutions
What people say
Exceptional dedication
Tailored solutions
Helpful and professional
Knowledgeable staff
Dedicated to clients
Services
Business Owners Policy
Our Business Owners Policy combines essential commercial coverages into one comprehensive package. This solution protects Florida businesses against property damage, liability claims, and business interruption losses. We customize policies to include equipment breakdown, crime protection, and signage coverage while coordinating additional protections for commercial vehicles and employee benefits.
Commercial Auto Insurance
We provide specialized commercial auto coverage for Florida businesses requiring protection beyond personal auto policies. Our policies cover liability, collision, and comprehensive damages for company vehicles, fleet operations, and commercial transportation needs. We help businesses determine appropriate coverage limits based on vehicle usage, cargo weight, and driver profiles.
Commercial Property Insurance
Our commercial property insurance protects Florida business assets including owned or rented buildings, equipment, and inventory. We create customized policies that address specific risks like equipment breakdown, business income loss, and safety control measures. Our coverage helps businesses recover quickly from disasters through tailored protection plans.
Workers Compensation Insurance
We offer workers compensation insurance solutions for Florida employers that fulfill legal requirements while protecting businesses from financial losses. Our programs help reduce workplace injuries through proactive risk management strategies. We provide coverage for medical expenses and income replacement while helping businesses control insurance costs through loss prevention programs.
Restaurant Insurance
Our restaurant insurance packages address the unique risks faced by Florida food service establishments. Coverage includes property protection, equipment breakdown, food contamination spoilage, liquor liability, and employee benefit liability. We provide tailored solutions for both full-service and family dining operations across Central Florida.
People
Blake Hyatt
President
With decades of insurance experience, Blake Hyatt leads our agency in providing exceptional client service. He specializes in commercial risk management and has built strong relationships with top-rated insurance carriers to benefit Florida businesses.
Choppy Hodes
Senior Account Executive
Choppy Hodes brings extensive knowledge of personal and commercial insurance products to our Gainesville clients. He focuses on delivering personalized solutions and has earned recognition for his dedicated client support and late-hour availability.
Astrid Jose-Bengston
Senior Account Executive
Astrid Jose-Bengston specializes in business insurance solutions with particular expertise in policy transitions and complex coverage requirements. She has received client praise for her professional handling of insurance needs during business sales and closures.
Whitney Williams
Senior Account Executive
Whitney Williams provides expert insurance guidance to Florida businesses and individuals. With deep local market knowledge, she helps clients navigate coverage options to find cost-effective protection solutions that meet their specific needs.
Rosa Bonilla
Account Executive
Rosa Bonilla supports our clients with thorough insurance assessments and policy management. She works closely with both personal and commercial clients to ensure they maintain appropriate coverage levels and understand their policy details.
Questions
Why choose an independent insurance agency?
Independent agencies like ours partner with multiple carriers to find you the best coverage at competitive rates, rather than being limited to a single company's offerings.
What commercial insurance packages do you offer?
We specialize in Business Owners Policies (BOP) that combine property, liability, and business interruption coverage, with options to add commercial auto, workers compensation, and specialized industry protections.
How do you handle insurance claims?
We provide responsive claims support, working directly with carriers to ensure fair and timely resolution while keeping clients informed throughout the process.
Do you offer online policy management?
Yes, our website provides access to policy documents, payment options, and claims information through direct carrier portals for client convenience.
How can I reduce insurance costs?
We help identify cost-saving opportunities through risk management strategies, appropriate deductible selection, and bundling multiple policies with preferred carriers.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Gainesville, we serve clients throughout Central Florida including Jacksonville, Ocala, Alachua, and Newberry with both personal and commercial insurance solutions.
