Homeowners insurance makes it tougher to purchase a house in Florida

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The coverage industry in the state is having a large impact on real estate. Though buyers are returning to the real estate market as they start to lose their hesitation to buy a property and regain the means with which to do so, but the homeowners insurance prices in Florida are making those same consumers balk. In some cases, it is leading buyers to decide against a purchase, in others, they are swamped after they’ve bought. Depending on the neighborhood in Florida, the homeowners insurance premiums can be prohibitive for…

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Citizens Insurance considers Manatee policy rate increases

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This would mean higher premiums for approximately 1.5 million policyholders in Florida. The Citizens Insurance state run company in Florida is surrounded by controversy, while some feel that it is vital to the state and others are just waiting for the bottom to fall out. The company sells about 1,000 new policies every week, but may be headed toward financial ruin. Many experts are saying that though it is growing very rapidly, this massive insurer could face disaster if even a single major storm makes its way through the state,…

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New Louisiana bill helps coastal parish Citizens insurance customers

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Latest state insurance news provides a bit of relief to these policyholders. Residents along the coast of Louisiana who have policies with Citizens insurance – the insurer operated by the state – can now expect a 10 percent reduction on their premiums over the next three years due to recent legislation that has been sent to Governor Bobby Jindal by the state lawmakers. Only hours before the annual session ended on Monday, Senate Bill 204 was passed by the Legislature. It is hoped that Senator Dan Morrish (R-Jennings)’s bill will…

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