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Insurance company announces big auto rate cut for Florida members
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (476+ words) [This story has been updated to correct what the initials for USAA stand for. The correct answer is United Services Automobile Association.] Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworksky and USAA, the Sunshine State's fourth-largest auto insurer, announced plans to reduce annual…...
Government shutdown hits National Flood Insurance Program, blocking millions from coverage
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (303+ words) The13-day-old government shutdownis raising alarms in coastal and other flood-prone areas where homeowners depend on coverage from the national insurer that covers gaps in the private insurance market. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was one of many programs that…...
What insurance documents should I review before a hurricane?
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (511+ words) Most who live in the Wilmington area are accustomed to conversations about preparing for hurricanes. While those who call the Cape Fear region home hope there isn't a storm this year, everyone knows it's better to be prepared. "North Carolina…...
Before hurricane season peaks: Here’s what you need to document now for home insurance
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (793+ words) If you're a Florida homeowner, the time to review your insurance policy and prepare your home for the 2025 Hurricane Season is now. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, with the peak of the season on Sept. 10. If…...
Florida property insurer gets state OK for 31% rate hike. Does it affect you?
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (562+ words) Property insurance in Florida is about to get quite a bit more expensive for customers of a Tampa Bay-based property insurance company. Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange (also known as TRUE) has received permission from state regulators to hike its base…...
It's hurricane season. Florida's property insurance isn't ready. | Opinion
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (519+ words) Prior to the start of this legislative session, Florida lawmakers were widely expected to make progress toward improving resilience of properties, including increased funding for the My Safe Florida Home grant, while also letting the recent legal reforms credited with…...
Hurricane season 2025: Know your Florida homeowners insurance policy before a storm hits
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (499+ words) The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 with the peak of the season on Sept. 10. The most activity happens between mid-August and mid-October, according to the National Hurricane Center." The key to getting through storm season is being…...