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Homeowners insurance worries place significant strain on Floridians

October 24, 2012October 22, 2012 Julie Campbell

Residents of the state are more worried about coverage than taxes. The rising cost of homeowners insurance is an increasing political liability among lawmakers in Florida, as the results of a survey have now been released that shows that financial concerns over this coverage are now much greater than those regarding property taxes. The state’s residents have been seeing a tremendous spike in their coverage rates in recent years. The annual survey was performed by Leadership Florida, and its results were just released. They showed that 46 percent of people…

Citizens Property Insurance runs afoul of consumer advocates

October 23, 2012October 23, 2012 S.Vagus

Citizens Property Insurance closes internal affairs office Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance has been popping up regularly in insurance news over the past several months, but not for anything necessarily good. The state-run insurance group has been feeling the burden of its own financial crisis and pressure from state lawmakers to solve its own problems as quickly as possible. Recently, the insurer’s solution to its financial problems have involve depopulation; moving policies to private insurance companies that are willing to serve high risk areas of the state. Citizens Property Insurance has…

State Farm Florida drops rates for homeowners

October 16, 2012October 17, 2012 S.Vagus

State Farm Florida announces rate decreases for South Florida homes A lot of insurance news concerning Florida revolves around the rate increases that consumers could be facing in the near future. This week, however, looks to be a time for some good insurance news. State Farm Florida has announced that consumers in heavily populated areas in South Florida can expect to see their insurance rates decrease. The insurer has been granted approval for a rate decrease by state regulators and new rates are expected to take effect within the coming…

Florida Catastrophe Fund may be out of money

October 9, 2012 S.Vagus

Florida Catastrophe Fund facing serious financial troubles It is no secret that Florida is prone to hurricanes and flooding disasters. This is one of the reasons many property insurers have chosen not to offer coverage in some parts of the state. In 2010 and 2011, Florida was pummeled by powerful storms that caused widespread damage to homes and businesses. Because many insurers were not liable to pay claims associated with damage they do not cover, consumers had to turn to the Florida Catastrophe Fund. Now, information is coming to light…

Homeowners insurance customers face risks in switching from Citizens

October 8, 2012October 7, 2012 Julie Campbell

Consumers in South Florida are offered policies from private insurers, without the rates. Thousands of residents of South Florida that have their homeowners insurance coverage through Citizens have received a letter stating that unless they opt out, their policies would be taken over in November by a private insurer. Though these customers do see potential in the switch, the situation is making it difficult to make an informed decision. Those with Citizens Insurance – the state backed insurer of last resort in Florida – have heard that the company intends…