Unraveling Florida’s Insurance Exodus: Weather or More?

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Florida, a state synonymous with sun-kissed beaches and, unfortunately, hurricanes, is caught in a whirlwind of an insurance crisis. Insurance companies seem to be abandoning ship despite a 2023 mild hurricane season. The exodus begs the question: What’s really prompting these insurers to run for the hills? Weather Warnings vs. Reality The threat of hurricanes has long cast a shadow over the sunshine state, prompting persistent fears that insurers are dwindling due to natural disasters. And indeed, the increased risk of such events has influenced insurers’ decisions. But to attribute…

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State Farm announces new insurance company CEO

Insurance Company - Jon Farney Elected as State Farm CEO effective June 1, 2024 - Image Source - State Farm Insurance YouTube

The company’s current president Jon Farney will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer Jon Farney, current President of the State Farm insurance company has now been named the next Chief Executive Officer by the State Farm Mutual Board of Directors Farney will officially start as CEO on June 1 Retiring State Farm CEO Michael Tipsord made the official announcement of Farney’s new position at the insurance company.  In his announcement, he detailed his lengthy professional relationship with Farney and underscored the care Farney has shown for the insurer…

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