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Florida homeowners see unexpected drops in insurance premiums
2+ week, 6+ day ago (61+ words) WFLX Florida homeowners see unexpected drops in insurance premiums FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: March 27, 2026 Wellington man seeks solutions for a growing coyote problem Boynton Beach man fights to save his childhood home Plum Market celebrates grand opening in Palm Beach…...
Florida's top 5 auto insurers are cutting rates by 8% in 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (262+ words) More Florida drivers will start to see lower insurance rates this year. Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky announced Thursday that the state's top five auto insurance companies are decreasing their average rates by 8%. These five auto groups include: Progressive, GEICO,…...
Florida homeowners to see insurance surcharge end 2 years early, saving $650 million
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (156+ words) Florida homeowners will soon see relief on their insurance bills after the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association announced last week it is ending a 1% emergency surcharge two years ahead of schedule. The surcharge had been in place for three years, originally…...
'No water damage coverage': Palm Beach Gardens homeowner says Citizens Insurance take out cost him thousands
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (439+ words) A Palm Beach Gardens homeowner is warning others after a switch from Citizens Insurance left him without water damage coverage " a gap he didn't discover until a pipe broke under his home. Hub Spooner received a takeout offer, moving him…...
Florida House passes bill giving homeowners more power in Citizens Insurance disputes
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (233+ words) A bill that would give Florida homeowners more options when disputing claims with Citizens Insurance has passed the state House of Representatives. The legislation, HB 863, was filed in December, would allow policyholders with the state-run insurer to choose between arbitration…...
USAA cuts auto insurance rates by an average of 7% in Florida, state regulators announce
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (235+ words) Are car insurance prices taking a big bite out of your budget? If so, the cost to insure your vehicle might be a little less this year. Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) announced Wednesday that it's approving an additional…...
Florida homeowners to see insurance premium cuts starting spring 2026
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (470+ words) Governor Ron De Santis announced Monday that Florida homeowners with Citizens Property Insurance will receive significant premium reductions when their policies renew beginning in spring 2026. The changes reflect what officials call a stabilization of the state's insurance market following insurance…...
Legislation reform pushes back on insurance 'exploiting' policy holders
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (802+ words) We're sorting through new findings on the insurance market here in Florida that is revealing that homeowners in the Sunshine State are paying some of the highest insurance premiums in the nation. WATCH BELOW: 'Everything's tripled,' Jeff Heun tells WPTV's…...
Florida-based Security First Insurance seeks 8% rate reduction
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (314+ words) Florida homeowners have struggled the past few years with rising insurance costs, but we have some good news to share. For the second year in a row, Security First Insurance, based in Ormond Beach, is looking to lower its rates....
Flood insurance remains overlooked by many Florida homeowners despite rising risks
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (314+ words) As Florida continues to face increasing flood threats from recent storms, many homeowners are still choosing to forgo flood insurance, potentially leaving themselves vulnerable to costly damages. The main issue is that flooding in Florida is almost always perceived as…...