Tag: Florida insurance

Hurricane Helene’s Unyielding Wrath on Florida’s Insurance Market

John Bowers
Hurricane Helene in Florida

Devastating Storm Hits the Southeast Making landfall late Thursday night, Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury on Florida and extended its reach far inland to the Southeast and Appalachia. The storm’s torrential rains and fierce winds resulted in extensive flooding and property damage, marking one of the most severe weather events of the year. As the storm battered homes, it left behind a daunting trail of destruction, with early estimates suggesting up to $6 billion in private insurance losses. This catastrophic event has once again underscored the vulnerabilities within Florida’s already…

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Citizens Insurance in Florida: A Balancing Act for Solvency

Marc
citizens insurance and florida home insurance balance

The Challenge of Solvency for Citizens Insurance Florida’s Citizens Insurance is at a critical juncture. Initially created as the state-backed insurer of last resort, Citizens has evolved into Florida’s largest insurer, currently holding over 1.2 million policies. This is far from its intended goal of 400,000 to 500,000 policies, and the company now faces significant challenges in maintaining financial solvency, particularly with the looming threat of hurricanes. Citizens’ Policy Shortfall: Aiming for 400,000, Holding Over 1.2 Million Citizens Insurance was designed to provide coverage when private insurers could not, yet…

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Mortgage struggles on the horizon as Florida home insurance problems continue

G. Turner
Home Insurance - Mortgage calculations - Florida Flag

As the coverage crisis continues in the state, there is a risk of a real estate market downturn. As the home insurance crisis drags on in Florida, the risk could increase for a downturn in the state’s real estate market, with a threat of mortgage struggles. Major insurers have been stepping out of the state and have stopped selling new policies. Home insurance customers in Florida are paying the highest premiums in the United States. Residents of the state pay an average $6,000 annual premium to private insurers according to…

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State Farm Boldly Upholds Commitment to Florida’s Home Insurance Landscape

Nordstrom
Home insurance - Safe in Florida

Even as Farmers and AAA reduce their business in the state, the insurer says it’s not leaving. State Farm has announced that it has no plans to leave Florida’s home insurance market like other insurers have done, and even as that insurer did that exact thing this year in California. Florida’s market has been riding the line on the edge of a crisis, but State Farm isn’t leaving. According to State Farm, it continues to see an opportunity in Florida’s home insurance market, particularly due to recent reforms for the…

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Florida motorists now pay the most for their auto insurance

Marc
Auto insurance - Florida welcome sign

Though Michigan had been the most expensive state for coverage, Florida drivers now shell out more. Drivers in Florida have a new reason to groan over the cost of vehicle ownership in the state, as the cost of auto insurance there is now more expensive than anywhere else in the country. Everything from the price of gas to the cost of vehicle repairs is on the rise, and so is coverage. The cost of auto insurance is increasing across the United States. Florida certainly isn’t alone in that. What has…

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