Florida Insurance Market

Tired of skyrocketing home insurance rates in Florida? A new insurance company is trying a radical idea: what if they helped you pay for wind mitigation to lower your risk and your premium?

The popular My Safe Florida Home program helps homeowners afford hurricane shutters. But a new lawsuit from a Florida entrepreneur claims these shutters could be a dangerous fire hazard, trapping residents inside.

For over a decade, Florida businesses enjoyed falling workers' comp rates. But that trend is reversing. Find out the two key reasons costs are on the rise and the surprising practice that might be to blame.

A major property tax cut is on the table in Florida, and it sounds like a dream come true for homeowners. But when that money disappears, how do we pay for things like firefighters and parks? The answer might surprise you.

A new Florida bill waiting on the governor's desk asks e-bike riders to slow down near pedestrians. Let's talk about what this common-sense law means for safety, liability, and your insurance.

For years, Florida homeowners have faced a nightmare of rising rates and disappearing coverage. But with 20 new insurance companies entering the state, there's a glimmer of hope. Let's talk about what's happening and what it means for you.

We've all seen them: two engineering reports on the same claim that couldn't be more different. It's a growing problem in claims litigation, and Florida is on the front lines of trying to fix it. Here’s what’s really going on.

When a Florida insurer's executives pocket over $40 million while homeowners face skyrocketing premiums, it's bound to raise some eyebrows. Let's break down the controversy around Slide and Safepoint and what it means for you.

Florida just passed a new law letting you skip building permits for home projects under $7,500. While that sounds great, let's talk about what this really means for your homeowners insurance if something goes wrong.

Hurricane season is a stressful time, but two Florida companies are introducing innovative new flood barriers and roof tarps. Let's look at how these products could help you prevent damage and potentially lower insurance costs.

Florida has poured over $300 million into helping homeowners strengthen their homes against hurricanes. But experts are sounding the alarm that it's just a drop in the bucket.

Private reinsurance is getting cheaper, but Florida insurers are still required to buy from the state's Cat Fund. We break down the debate on whether more flexibility could lower your premiums or put the state at risk.