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Florida Property Insurance Shake-Up: What Every Homeowner Must Know in 2025

Tate Ellison
Florida Property Insurance

Florida Property Insurance – New Players, Wildfire Risks, and Legislative Shifts The property insurance market in Florida has long been a hot topic, and 2025 is no exception. With new insurers entering the state, wildfire hazard maps being updated, and ongoing legislative battles shaping the landscape, Floridians are witnessing significant developments. But what does all this mean for homeowners, insurers, and the future of property coverage in the Sunshine State? Here’s a closer look. Florida Welcomes New Insurers Amid Shifting Market Dynamics Over the past two years, Florida has seen…

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Florida lawmakers attempt to manage problematic and controversial solution to Citizens Property Insurance problem

S.Vagus

In Florida, lawmakers have been working on fixing the problems of the state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Their efforts have yielded few results and now legislation that could help the program recover from its massive debt has hit a roadblock. Legislators have mostly been focused on reducing the number of people receiving coverage from Citizens by having private insurance companies take on more policies. The Legislature has approved an amendment to the bill that would have accomplished this, House Bill 245, which makes transferring policies more difficult. Now, insurers must…

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Florida legislators feeling pressure to solve the fraud plaguing the state’s insurance industry

Florida Governor Rick Scott is pressuring lawmakers to make changes to some of the state’s auto and property insurance laws. The Governor claims that these laws are each costing consumers millions of dollars. Legislators have been trying to find a resolution for the issue for over a decade but have so far been unable to make any headway. Governor Scott is now pushing for a solution to be found quickly to prevent further financial stresses falling upon consumers. State law requires Floridian drivers to purchase personal injury protection. The issue…

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