Heritage Insurance Honors First Responders at Tampa Bay Lightning Appreciation Night

[TAMPA, FL - March 25, 2026] This week, Heritage Insurance hosted local First Responders at a Tampa Bay Lightning game for a special appreciation night, thanking them for their hard work and dedication to serving the community. These brave men and women serve Floridians and Heritage policyholders everyday, especially when disasters like hurricanes impact our state. It was Heritage's honor to host this very deserving group, celebrating their work with a night off.

Photos courtesy of Heritage Insurance

Ernie Garateix, CEO of the Heritage Companies, said, "At Heritage, we work closely with first responders everyday, especially when disaster strikes. First responders are there on the hardest days, and we are incredibly grateful for everything they do for the communities we serve. We were honored to host them for a well deserved night off at the rink."

Ruben Delgado, National Catastrophe Director at Heritage and former Tampa Police Chief, said, "Having spent my career in law enforcement alongside first responders, I understand the dedication it takes to serve everyday. First responders always show up without hesitation, whether it is a hurricane or everyday call. This is a small way for Heritage to recognize the impact they make in our communities and for our policyholders."

About Heritage Insurance

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. is a super-regional property and casualty insurance holding company providing personal and commercial residential coverage across the Northeast, Southeast, Hawaii, and California through its insurance subsidiaries and a trusted network of experienced agents. Writing approximately $1.4 billion in gross premiums, Heritage specializes in protecting policyholders in catastrophe-prone areas. With deep expertise in hurricane, wildfire, winter storm, and severe convective storm response, Heritage is committed to helping families and communities recover quickly when disaster strikes.

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