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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 02 > lawmakers-signal-pause-insurance-changes

Lawmakers Signal Pause on Insurance Changes

Lawmakers Signal Pause on Insurance Changes10+ hour, 51+ min ago   (355+ words) Applications are now being accepted for Board Certified Professional through March 31, 2026. With major insurance changes already in place and no new overhaul planned, buyers and sellers have clearer expectations and should price deals using current costs. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. "- Don't expect…...

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2025 > 10 > florida-auto-rates-dip-amid-market-stability

Florida Auto Rates Dip Amid Market Stability

Florida Auto Rates Dip Amid Market Stability3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (412+ words) Simplify Your Insurance Search With This All-in-One Platform State Farm and other insurers cite Florida's stabilizing market and lower litigation costs as auto insurance rate cuts continue. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- State Farm is getting in on Florida's auto insurance rate-cutting action....

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2025 > 10 > citizens-policy-count-plummets

Citizens Policy Count Plummets

Citizens Policy Count Plummets3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (333+ words) Simplify Your Insurance Search With This All-in-One Platform Citizens had 569,495 policies as of Friday, down from 768,643 policies a week earlier, as the depopulation program continues. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. " With private insurers scooping up customers, the state's Citizens Property Insurance Corp. shed…...

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2025 > 10 > shutdown-slows-florida-flood-insurance-home-sales

Shutdown Slows Florida Flood Insurance, Home Sales

Shutdown Slows Florida Flood Insurance, Home Sales3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (545+ words) Prepare for Open Enrollment'register for a FREE webinar and get your questions answered." The government shutdown has paused new flood insurance policies, creating challenges for Florida buyers and sellers and delaying some home sales. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ' Two weeks into the…...

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2025 > 07 > what-mortgage-escrow-really-covers

What Mortgage Escrow Really Covers

What Mortgage Escrow Really Covers6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (504+ words) This August, network with top producers to close more deals, master skills that lead to more listings, and learn about trends that will change how you do business. Escrow accounts cover your property taxes and insurance. Most lenders require them,…...

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2025 > 07 > two-new-property-insurers-approved

Two New Property Insurers Approved

Two New Property Insurers Approved7+ mon, 4+ day ago   (534+ words) This August, network with top producers to close more deals, master skills that lead to more listings, and learn about trends that will change how you do business. Two more property insurers have been approved to operate in Florida, bringing…...

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2025 > 04 > homeowners-turn-cheaper-riskier-policies

Homeowners Turn to Cheaper, Riskier Policies

Homeowners Turn to Cheaper, Riskier Policies9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1386+ words) Some Floridians are turning to lower-cost dwelling/fire insurance to save on premiums, but the limited coverage may leave gaps during major claims. The 2025 Women in Real Estate Conference" is scheduled for Friday, June 27 at the Hilton West Palm Beach....

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2025 > 04 > new-property-insurer-enters-state

New Property Insurer Enters State

New Property Insurer Enters State9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (622+ words) Apex Star becomes Florida's 12th new property insurer since 2022 reforms, marking continued growth in the state's insurance market. The 2025 Women in Real Estate Conference" is scheduled for Friday, June 27 at the Hilton West Palm Beach. Apex Star becomes Florida's 12th new property…...