Tag: Mark Friedlander

CSU Predicts Intense 2024 Hurricane Season: Impact on Florida Insurance

G. Turner
2024 Hurricane Season - CSU hurricane prediction - Florida

In a recent release by Colorado State University, the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season is projected to be exceptionally aggressive. Experts are forecasting 23 named storms, setting it significantly above the 30-year average of 14.4, and foreseeing five major hurricanes, surpassing the average of 3.2. Season Start and Its Implications The hurricane season, beginning on June 1, aligns precisely with the reinsurance renewals period in Florida, casting uncertainty over the potential ramifications on reinsurance rates in the region. This timing has sparked an industry-wide discussion on how the forecast could shape…

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2 Florida home insurance companies aim to raise rates more than 50%

Nordstrom
Home insurance - Rising insurance rates Florida

Amica Mutual Insurance and Castle Key Indemnity have requested the increases in the state Home insurance rate hikes are nothing new to Florida property owners, but a recent request made by two private insurers in the state aims to increase rates by over 50 percent. Increases at that level are high even for Florida Amica Mutual Insurance and Castle Key Indemnity have formally requested to raise their rates by more than 50 percent for policies covering condominiums and secondary residences. According to the companies, the increases are required to help…

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