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Federal disaster program disruptions could drive up home insurance costs
22+ hour, 40+ min ago (445+ words) (Investigate TV) " Home insurance costs have already been climbing for many families. Now, as hurricane and wildfire seasons ramp up, one insurance expert says cuts, cancellations and court fights around federal disaster-preparedness programs could add more pressure. When wildfires, floods,…...
Florida homeowners face sticker shock as insurance renewal notices arrive
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (72+ words) WFLX Florida homeowners face sticker shock as insurance renewal notices arrive Florida leaders address tornado threats, radar gaps, potential FEMA overhaul Teen who graduated from high school 2 days ago killed in crash on I-95 in Riviera Beach Palm Beach County communities…...
Hurricane season insurance tips: What Florida homeowners need to know before storms hit
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (248+ words) Florida homeowners are grappling with insurance challenges as hurricane season approaches, with experts at this week's Governor's Hurricane Conference in West Palm Beach emphasizing the critical importance of understanding coverage before storms strike. Emily Rogan, a consumer advocate with United…...
Hurricane prep 101: What insurance experts want you to know
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (244+ words) Getting ready for hurricane season starts way before any storm clouds appear " and it begins right in your pocket. WPTV reporter Matt Sczesny spoke with an insurance agent at Arden Insurance in Lantana about how your phone is one of…...
Florida homeowners see unexpected drops in insurance premiums
2+ mon, 3+ week 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
3+ mon, 2+ 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
3+ mon, 2+ 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
3+ mon, 3+ 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
4+ 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
4+ mon, 3+ 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…...