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Florida legislative committee will hear an update on property insurance issues

A Florida Senate committee will receive presentations about the insurance market from the Insurance Commissioner and the Citizens President.
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Citizens Property Insurance policy count could decline in Florida

Florida's Citizens Property Insurance Corp. could start to see its number of policies decrease as it moves policies to private insurers.
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Florida insurance issues could pose long-term problems

As Florida recovers from Hurricane Idalia, Fitch Ratings warned about the long-term effects of property insurance problems in Florida and CA.
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Losses from Hurricane Idalia are estimated at $97.7 million and climbing

Estimated insured losses from Hurricane Idalia reached $97.7 million; 7 insurers can assume up to 202,000 policies from Citizens in November.
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Citizens Insurance sees a drop in new lawsuits in Florida

Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance was served with 4,711 lawsuits during the first six months of 2023, down from 2022.
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The Scoop: Wed., August 23, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Suspect shot and killed Tampa Police officers and a Polk County sheriff deputy killed a man after coming under fire yesterday while working as U.S. Marshals serving a warrant in Riverview. The 39-year-old was the...
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Citizens Property Insurance continues to add policies in Florida; it’s now over 1.3 million policies

The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has topped 1.36 million policies, as it continues to add thousands of customers a week.
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Private insurers are approved to take some Florida policies from Citizens Insurance

Homeowners continue piling into the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance. Regulators approved private insurers taking 184,000 policies.
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Farmers Insurance exits Florida while Citizens Insurance adds 5,500 policies

Farmers Insurance will end residential, auto and umbrella policies in Florida, forcing tens of thousands to look elsewhere for coverage.
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Citizens Property insurance proposes double digit rate hikes for homeowners

The Office of Insurance Regulation is considering double-digit rate increases for Citizens Property Insurance customers across Florida. A new state regulation allows homeowner’s insurance rate increases of up to 50 percent for properties that are...
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Major insurance issues teed up for Florida special session

Florida lawmakers could take major steps to try to stabilize the property insurance market during a special legislative session next week.
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After Hurricane Ian: Florida’s insurance system is in the crosshairs

Outgoing State Sen. Jeff Brandes thinks Hurricane Ian will shake the already-fragile property insurance market in Florida.

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