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★Your hometown neighbors, selling peace of mind so you can enjoy the finer things on the coast★
Port St. Joe · Gulf County · Franklin County

Your Local Insurance Agency in
Port St. Joe, Florida.

Home, flood, auto, boat and business insurance from a real office on Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd. We compare 20+ carriers for families and business owners from Cape San Blas and Mexico Beach to St. George Island.

⌂Local & Independent
Since 2013
◎20+ Top-Rated
Carriers Compared
◷Quotes Within One
Business Day
★Serving Gulf &
Franklin County
Why Gulf County Chooses Daffin

Big-Agency Options.
Small-Town Service.

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A Real Office in Town

Stop by 509 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd and sit down with an agent. No call centers, no phone trees, just neighbors who know Port St. Joe.

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We Shop 20+ Carriers

As an independent agency, we don’t work for one insurance company. We compare options side by side and show you the best fit for your address.

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We Know Coastal Risk

Wind, storm surge, flood zones and older coastal construction all change your coverage. We explain it in plain English before you sign.

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Here When You Need Us

When a storm rolls through, you’ll call someone you know. We help you understand your policy and point you in the right direction on a claim.

Insurance for Life on St. Joe Bay

Coverage Built for the Forgotten Coast

Life in Gulf County looks different from anywhere else in Florida. Mornings on St. Joe Bay, scallop season, beach houses on Cape San Blas and small businesses on Reid Avenue all need coverage that fits. Since Hurricane Michael came ashore near Mexico Beach in 2018, many homeowners here have learned the hard way that the cheapest policy is rarely the right one.

Our Port St. Joe team helps you look at the whole picture: wind and hurricane deductibles, flood coverage (which a standard homeowners policy never includes), replacement cost for coastal construction, and liability for boats, golf carts and rental properties. We also help you find savings, like Florida wind-mitigation credits, bundling home and auto, and comparing carriers every renewal.

Whether you live here year-round, own a second home on the peninsula, or run a business in town, we’ll build coverage around how you actually live on the coast.

Visit Our Port St. Joe Office

  • Address: 509 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
  • Phone: (850) 705-1005
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00a–5:00p · Sat & Sun closed
  • Also serving: Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, St. Joe Beach, Mexico Beach, Wewahitchka, Apalachicola & St. George Island
✎Prefer to start online? Request your free quote and a Port St. Joe agent will follow up within one business day.
Our Promise

From Cape San Blas to Mexico Beach,
we insure the coast we call home.

Coverage in Port St. Joe

Insurance for Everything You’ve Built

Personal and business insurance for Gulf County and Franklin County. Choose a coverage to learn more.

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Home Insurance

Full-time homes, beach houses and older coastal construction, with wind coverage that fits your budget. Learn more →

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Flood Insurance

NFIP and private flood options for Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas and Mexico Beach properties. Learn more →

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Condo Insurance

Cover what your association’s master policy leaves out, including interiors, belongings and loss assessments. Learn more →

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Landlord & Rental Homes

Dwelling coverage for long-term rentals and second homes you rent to visitors. Learn more →

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Boat Insurance

Protection for bay boats, pontoons and offshore fishing boats on St. Joe Bay and the Gulf. Learn more →

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Auto Insurance

Compare car insurance from top carriers and bundle with your home for extra savings. Learn more →

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Mobile Home Insurance

Manufactured and mobile home coverage built for Gulf Coast weather. Learn more →

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Business Insurance

Property, liability, commercial auto and workers’ comp for Gulf County businesses. Learn more →

Communities We Serve

Gulf County & Franklin County

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Port St. Joe & St. Joe Beach

Year-round homes, downtown businesses and bayfront properties right here in town.

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Cape San Blas & Indian Pass

Beach homes and vacation rentals on the peninsula, where wind and flood coverage matter most.

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Mexico Beach

Rebuilt and new coastal homes that need a smart mix of wind, flood and replacement cost coverage.

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Wewahitchka

Homes, farms, trucks and small businesses across north Gulf County.

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Apalachicola

Historic homes, working waterfront businesses and boats in Franklin County’s county seat.

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St. George Island

Barrier-island homes and rentals that need careful attention to wind and flood coverage.

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Eastpoint & Carrabelle

Homes, mobile homes and marine businesses along the Franklin County coast.

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All of Florida

Moving or buying elsewhere in the state? We can still help from our Port St. Joe office.

Port St. Joe Google Reviews

What Our Gulf County
Neighbors Are Saying

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I didn’t even know insurance could be this easy until I worked with Sheena at Daffin Insurance in Port St. Joe. I never even had to leave the house. Everything was handled through email — smooth, quick, no hassle… Sheena took one look at my policies and basically said, “Oh we can fix this,” and proceeded to save me a TON of money on both my auto and home insurance.

Jacob J.Port St. Joe, FL · Google Review
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Shannon and the ladies at Daffin Insurance are extremely helpful and helped us find the best policy while saving us money! Excellent customer service and great care is taken. Thank you for making the experience and transition easy!

Delanna C.Port St. Joe, FL · Google Review
Port St. Joe Insurance FAQs

Questions We Hear
Every Week

Where is your Port St. Joe office?
We’re at 509 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd, Port St. Joe, FL 32456. We’re open Monday through Friday, 10:00am–5:00pm. Call us at (850) 705-1005.
Do you insure homes on Cape San Blas and St. George Island?
Yes. We help homeowners across Gulf County and Franklin County, including Cape San Blas, Indian Pass and St. George Island, compare home, wind and flood options from multiple carriers.
Is flood insurance required in Port St. Joe?
If your home has a federally backed mortgage and sits in a high-risk flood zone (zones beginning with A or V), your lender will require flood insurance. Even outside those zones, a standard homeowners policy never covers flood, so we recommend every coastal homeowner get a quote. Learn about flood insurance.
How can I lower my home insurance premium?
Common ways include a wind-mitigation inspection (Florida insurers must offer credits for qualifying storm-resistant features), bundling home and auto, choosing a higher deductible, and comparing carriers at renewal. Because we’re independent, we can shop your policy for you.
Do you insure vacation rentals and second homes?
Yes. Many Gulf County owners rent their homes to visitors, and a standard homeowners policy may not cover that use. We’ll help you find the right dwelling or landlord policy. See landlord coverage.
Do I have to come into the office?
No. You’re always welcome to stop by, but we can also handle everything by phone, email or our online quote form.
Talk to a Local Agent

Ready When You Are,
Port St. Joe.

Stop by, call, or request a quote online. We’ll compare your options and walk you through them, no pressure.

Port St. Joe Office(850) 705-1005
Panama City Office(850) 769-8183

Daffin Insurance Services, Port St. Joe · 509 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 · (850) 705-1005. An independent insurance agency serving Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, St. Joe Beach, Mexico Beach, Wewahitchka, Apalachicola, St. George Island, Eastpoint, Carrabelle and all of Gulf County and Franklin County, Florida.