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Florida's top 5 auto insurers are cutting rates by 8% in 2026
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (264+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. " 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:…...
Florida homeowners to see insurance surcharge end 2 years early, saving $650 million
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (125+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. " 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…...
Florida House passes bill giving homeowners more power in Citizens Insurance disputes
3+ week, 5+ day ago (235+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. " 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…...
Florida lawmakers consider giving Citizens Insurance policyholders choice to opt out of arbitration
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (448+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. " Florida legislators are considering a bill that would give Citizens Insurance policyholders the option to choose between mandatory arbitration and jury trials, following months of criticism over the state-run insurer's controversial dispute resolution process. WATCH BELOW: 'I've never…...
USAA cuts auto insurance rates by an average of 7% in Florida, state regulators announce
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (200+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. " 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…...
Florida homeowners to see insurance premium cuts starting spring 2026
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (470+ words) Governor Ron DeSantis 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 and…...
Property insurance, not property taxes, becomes Florida Democrats' rallying cry
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (563+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. " Florida's leaders are offering two starkly different assessments of the state's troubled insurance market, setting the stage for a political battle heading into 2026. Republicans say reforms are finally working, with rates stabilizing and, in some cases, dropping. Meanwhile,…...
Citizens Insurance 14% rate hike request: When will decision be made?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (286+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. " WPTV is tracking the latest on a 14% rate hike request from Citizens Property Insurance " Florida's insurer of last resort. A decision was expected this week but no announcement has been made yet. WPTV reporter Matt Sczesny…...
Legislation reform pushes back on insurance 'exploiting' policy holders
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (806+ words) PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. " 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,…...
Citizens Insurance moves 355,000 Florida homeowners to private insurers as takeout efforts continue
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (280+ words) LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. " Citizens Insurance has successfully moved about 355,000 policies off its books this year, with 42% of those homeowners transitioning to private insurers in Florida. The state's insurer of last resort continues its aggressive depopulation efforts as it works…...