Tag: Florida

Why Allstate Is Dodging Florida and California in Its Expansion Plans

Nordstrom
Allstate steering clear of Florida and California

Allstate’s New Focus Does Not Include California and Florida In a significant strategic move, Allstate is positioning itself to capitalize on growth opportunities in the homeowners insurance market by focusing on lower-risk areas, consciously steering clear of Florida and California. This decision aligns with the company’s commitment to maintaining profitability while navigating the increasing challenges posed by severe weather events and inflation. Navigating the Risk Landscape Allstate’s decision to avoid expanding its homeowners insurance market share in Florida and California stems from the heightened risk of weather-related losses in these…

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Is It Time for an ACA-Style Transformation in the Homeowners Insurance Market?

H. Cutner
Affordable Care Act in Homeowners Insurance Market

Exploring Critical Vulnerabilities in America’s Homeowners Insurance Market Recent events, including Hurricanes Milton and Helene, have highlighted significant vulnerabilities in the U.S. homeowners insurance market. These climate-induced disasters have added pressure to insurance providers, with the sector experiencing turmoil due to the increasing frequency and severity of such events. This has raised concerns over the financial security of millions of American homeowners. Florida is among the top 10 states with the highest number of uninsured homes. Between 15% and 20% of Florida homeowners currently lack property insurance. Home insurance premiums…

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What are kitty cat storms and what do they mean to home insurance?

Julie Campbell
kitty cat storms

These secondary weather systems are striking areas across the US, leaving damage behind While we tend to think of the most damaging weather that will impact home insurance as massive systems that take a long time to build and then stomp their way across the region, they’re not alone. Severe-convective storms are what the industry calls “secondary perils” The severe-convective storms, also known as kitty cat storms, are thunderstorms that build rapidly to the point of being large and powerful but disappear once again within a span of days or…

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Florida’s home insurance market could suffer deeply if this happens in 2024

G. Turner
Hurricane season Ahead 2024 - Florida

If the hurricane season this year is an active one for the state, policyholders will pay the price Florida’s home insurance market has already been in crisis mode for the last few years, worsening with each passing hurricane season.  If this year is another active one, it could be “detrimental” to the market in the state. Unfortunately, predictions aren’t good Though predictions are far from fact, the current predictive models are indicating that there will be a number of storms during this hurricane season.  This is leading to rising concerns…

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avô App Revolutionizes Workers’ Compensation Transport and Language Services

PR Article
mobile apps

avô Transportation and Language Solutions has developed and launched an app for its traditional provider network that is set to transform the landscape of workers’ compensation transportation and translation services. This innovative platform mirrors the efficiency, reliability and transparency found in avô’s ride-share solutions, catering to the complete needs of workers’ compensation payers and patients.   “The avô app is designed to optimize the assignment process for transportation and language providers in our traditional network, including specialized vehicles, long-distance trips and interpreter services,” said President Fred Schafer. “By leveraging cutting-edge technology,…

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Florida home insurance crisis is cutting into real estate market

Marc
Home insurance - Real Estate Prices

Property buyers are stepping back from otherwise affordable homes due to high coverage costs. Home insurance agents aren’t the only professionals feeling for their clients as rates continue to rise to crisis levels in Florida. Real estate agents are also finding that their customers are frustrated with the additional expense of a prospective new house when they see what their premiums would be. Floridians looking to buy their dream houses aren’t just stressed about the price of the property. Property prices are already climbing fast, but even among those who…

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What is a No-Fault State?

Elizabeth Price
what is a no fault state mean

Article Updated June 1, 2023 – Currently, there are 12 no-fault states in the U.S. These include Florida, Kansas, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Michigan no fault insurance, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Utah . If you live in a no-fault state, it means that a driver has to first file a claim with their own insurance company if they’re in an accident. Every state sets its own laws as far as who pays for an accident. Sometimes when there’s an accident involving two parties, the goal isn’t…

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