Property owners could find themselves paying a great deal more should SB1770 pass. If a new Senate Bill (SB 1770) is able to pass the Florida Legislature, property owners purchasing homeowners insurance coverage through Citizens could be facing steep rates. The complex bill made its way relatively smoothly through the Senate of the state. Throughout that time, lawmakers have been hearing considerable figures regarding the costs that would be faced within the state if a large hurricane should strike. These figures included $100 billion in possible damages, over $9 billion…
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Homeowners insurance group under fire from Florida legislators
Citizens Property Insurance scandalized in the realm of homeowners insurance Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance has been the target of scandals over the past several months. The state-run organization, through which the majority of Florida residents receive their homeowners insurance coverage, has been wrangling with financial problems for years and has recently begun shedding policies, which are being taken up by private insurance companies. Amidst a flurry of criticism, Citizens Property Insurance President Barry Gilway appeared before Florida lawmakers this week to defend the state-run insurer. State-run insurer continues to struggle…
Read MoreHomeowners insurance rates in North Carolina heading up by 7 percent
The state regulator has now signed an agreement that allowed for the statewide increase. The leading homeowners insurance regulator in North Carolina has just given their approval to allow insurers in the state to increase their rates by an average of 7 percent per year, beginning in July. The original request had been much higher than that in October, but the Commissioner has found 7 percent to be justified. In October 2012, the North Carolina Rate Bureau had requested 17.7 percent, on average, as an increase across the state. Though Commissioner…
Read MoreHomeowners insurance policyholders in Texas face highest premiums
Residents of the state are paying the largest amount for their coverage when compared to all other states. According to recently released data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), residents of Texas are still paying the highest premiums for their homeowners insurance coverage. Though this remains the case, two other states on the Gulf Coast have rates that are nearly as high. In 2010, the average annual premiums paid by Texas homeowners insurance customers for the most commonly sold policy had been listed at $1,560. That amount was…
Read MoreHomeowners insurance rates will likely rise in New York
Following the destruction that the state has faced, experts feel that premiums will be headed skyward. Experts are now saying that well after the gas lines have been repaired and electricity has been fully restored, New Yorkers will continue to feel the pain felt from the massive superstorm Sandy as it sends their homeowners insurance premiums higher. Predictions have placed payments from private insurers between $10 and $20 billion for the storm. The damages from the winds, alone – not to mention the flooding – has placed this most recent…
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