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PROPERTY INSURANCE


‘Total nightmare:’ As Florida insurance companies go insolvent, homeowners pay the price

The Florida Insurance Guaranty is adding a 1% assessment to policyholders starting in October to cover claims for insolvent companies.

Florida property insurance company insolvent after losses caused by Hurricane Ian

State regulators moved forward Thursday with placing United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. into receivership after higher-than-expected losses from Hurricane Ian helped push the insurer into insolvency.

New Citizens CEO discusses plan for Florida’s largest property insurer

Company needs to dismiss hundreds of thousands of policies.

Florida couple: New law will make insurance crisis for homeowners work

An Orlando couple is still trying to get their home back after it was destroyed by a tornado two and a half years ago.

Florida couple: New law will make insurance crisis for homeowners worse

An Orlando couple is still trying to get their home back after it was destroyed by a tornado two and a half years ago.

Florida property insurance sticker shock? Changes to consider in 2023

The property insurance market was a dire field for homeowners in 2022, and 2023 may not look much better.

New laws take effect across Florida as 2023 begins

Toll roads, property insurance, tenant safety and more.

Roof damage fight goes to Florida appeals court

Florida lawmakers in May approved scaling back a requirement to replace roofs. A contractors group and a roofing company have gone to a state appeals court as they argue the change is unconstitutional.

Here are the new laws coming to Florida in 2023

Beefed-up lobbying restrictions and breaks for motorists who frequently use toll roads are among state laws and other changes that will arrive with the new year.

CEO of Florida Citizens Insurance to retire

After Florida lawmakers made changes in the insurance system that he described as “historic,” Citizens Property Insurance Corp. President and CEO Barry Gilway said Thursday he will retire.

Florida’s insurance changes will help, but not right away, report suggests

Financial-rating agency cites parts of new law, existing issues for expected wait.

DeSantis signs bill seeking to stabilize insurance market

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a sweeping property insurance bill.

Florida insurance commissioner steps down 1 day after special session

After lawmakers this week passed an overhaul of the state’s property-insurance system, Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier on Thursday submitted his resignation to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida House passes property insurance reform bill

The Florida House is debating sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms.

Florida Senate passes property insurance overhaul amid continued crisis

The Florida Senate has approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms.

Florida lawmakers set to hold special session on property insurance

State lawmakers are meeting this week for a special session dedicated to addressing the crisis and stabilizing the market.

Dr. Jim Clark explains what people should know ahead of special session on property insurance

As the special legislative session is about to kick off to tackle the state’s property insurance crisis, News 6′s political analyst is breaking down what consumers can expect lawmakers to discuss and vote on.

Florida House, Senate outline potential changes to state’s property-insurance system

Special legislative session begins Monday

Florida lawmakers will discuss these issues during the upcoming special session on insurance

With Florida’s property insurance system in turmoil, state lawmakers could be poised to take major steps to try to stabilize the market during a special legislative session next week.

Florida senator: 3 things need to happen to correct the struggling insurance market

Florida’s insurance market was already in crisis before Hurricane Ian, now Florida lawmakers are gearing up for the second special session on property insurance this year.

Florida insurance rates could go up 20 to 30% next year, say industry analysts

Before Hurricane Ian, Florida’s insurance market was already in crisis. Now many consumers are on edge about how their premiums will change after the storm.

Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund could see $10B in loses from Hurricane Ian

The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, a state program that provides critical backup coverage to property insurers, is estimated to have $10 billion in losses from Hurricane Ian, officials said Wednesday.

Insured losses in Florida near $7B after Hurricane ian

Estimated insured losses from Hurricane Ian are nearing $7 billion.

Florida lawmakers ready for special session on property insurance after Hurricane Ian

With Florida's property insurance crisis worsening after Hurricane Ian, Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling legislators back to Tallahassee to address the issue, as well as looking at offering property tax relief to those who lost their homes and businesses to the storm.

6th property insurer in Florida declared insolvent

State regulators Friday asked a judge to place a property-insurance company in receivership, making it the sixth Florida property insurer declared insolvent this year amid widespread financial problems in the industry.

Legal fight over Florida’s new property insurance law goes to appeals court

Contractors have launched an appeal in a legal battle about part of a new Florida property-insurance law that restricted attorney fees in disputes about claims.

Florida lawmakers expected to OK plan aimed at alleviating state’s property insurance woes

Millions of Floridians have mortgages that require insurance companies to be financially rated.

Florida’s property insurance crisis lingers as hurricane season nears peak

As the peak of hurricane season approaches, Florida is still dealing with a property insurance crisis.

Citizens Insurance looking to lift $700K cap on policies

With homeowners struggling to find coverage, insurance regulators are looking at the possibility of lifting a $700,000 cap on policies sold by the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp.

Homeowners insurance company exits Florida market

United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. will exit Florida’s troubled homeowners’ insurance market, forcing customers to find new coverage as their policies come up for renewal, the insurer’s parent company announced Thursday.

Marion County woman says she must unretire to afford property insurance

After more than a decade of retirement, a Marion County woman says she is headed back to work.

Firm downgrades 3 insurers in Florida, adding to concerns

A ratings agency firm has withdrawn ratings for two insurance companies and downgraded a third firm in Florida.

Ratings change that could raise costs for Florida property owners delayed

A ratings agency has delayed plans to downgrade more than two dozen Florida-based property insurance companies in a move that could cost more money for homeowners with loans.

Florida property insurers could face financial rating downgrades

Florida regulators scrambled Thursday after they said a financial-ratings agency notified about 17 property-insurance companies of potential ratings downgrades.

Citizens Insurance could hit 1.2 million Florida policies this year

Pointing to “almost incomprehensible growth,” the president and CEO of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. said Wednesday the state-backed insurer could have 1.2 million customers by the end of the year.

Florida property insurers file rate reductions with state. But will your premiums fall?

A state program created after a special legislative session on property insurance is supposed to pass on savings to consumers.

Agents may not know all aspects of Florida’s news property insurance law, consumers say

It's been just over two weeks since the Governor signed an insurance bill into law, but consumers tell News 6 that not every insurance agent is up to speed on what the law contains.

Florida property owners waiting on insurance savings after special session

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a property insurance reform bill into law one week ago, and so far, consumers are still dealing with rising rates.

Florida gov signs condo safety bill after building collapse

Florida will require statewide recertification of condominiums over three stories tall under new legislation Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law.

Florida lawmakers tee up property insurance changes

Florida lawmakers are poised Wednesday to give final approval to a series of changes aimed at shoring up the property-insurance market as homeowners lose coverage and face steep rate increases.

Florida lawmakers aim to stabilize market with property insurance changes

Florida lawmakers began moving forward Monday with a plan to try to bolster the state’s troubled property-insurance market, but homeowners shouldn’t expect immediate relief from soaring premiums.

Florida bills limit roof refusal by insurers, add new fund

Legislation proposed by Florida lawmakers for an upcoming special session to reform the state’s property insurance market would create a $2 billion reinsurance fund for insurers to get insurance that insulates them from risk.

Florida Farm Bureau wants to raise your homeowner’s insurance 49%

Three different property insurance companies told Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation Tuesday they want big increases:

Florida to weigh property insurer rate hikes next week

Florida regulators have scheduled three hearings next week on proposals by property insurers to raise homeowners’ rates more than 20%, while the state weighs a plan by another insurer that has shed policies amid financial losses.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session to address property insurance crisis

Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a second special legislative session, this time with the goal to address Florida's property insurance crisis which has seen many homeowners lose their insurance or see their premiums skyrocket.

To keep property insurer Citizens afloat, Floridians may have to pay

The situation is being described as a crisis. Insurers are going bankrupt. Others are canceling policies and raising rates.

Hope for homeowners: Gov. DeSantis announces property insurance special session

Hopeful news came Monday for thousands of Florida homeowners who have been dropped by their insurance company or experienced their rates skyrocketing.

Florida lawmakers consider special session on property insurance

Florida lawmakers are considering holding a special session to address private property insurance as many homeowners see their rates rise or their policies being dropped.

Property insurance attorney offers perspective on Florida’s insurance crisis

Insurance companies say the crisis is being fueled by mounting litigation and fraud, but property insurance attorney John Tolley said that's not the full story.

Florida property insurance reform off table for April special session

Gov. Ron DeSantis this week called a special session that will be held from April 19 to April 22 to redraw congressional districts.

DeSantis leaves possibility of property insurance, condo session up to Florida legislators

If Florida lawmakers hold a special session to deal with the troubled property-insurance market or to put additional requirements on condominium buildings, it won’t come from a directive by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Property insurance litigation claims decrease in last months of 2021

Property Insurance litigation claims steadily declined in the last months of 2021, according to a litigation management software provider.

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