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Florida’s growing property insurance could impact many residents. (CREDIT: WINK News) Florida’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that the Division of Consumer Services will host three more Insurance Villages from Monday, April 17 to Wednesday April 19, 2023. Policyholders will be able to meet with representatives from their property insurer in-person and discuss their claims. The Department of Financial Services says representatives from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and more than a dozen insurers are expected to be on hand. Policyholders should bring as much documentation as they can, including: A driver’s license or other form of identification (Passport/State issued ID) Insurance cards and insurance policy information/documentation Pictures or documentation of the property being claimed as a loss resulting from Hurricane Ian Repair estimates Any additional insurance-related information that is readily accessible. NOTE: The insurance villages will exclusively focus on insurance related-issues and staff from other agencies will not be present to assist with other post-storm benefits. PUNTA GORDA Monday, April 17th Charlotte County Event Center 75 Taylor St. Punta Gorda, Florida 33950 FORT MYERS BEACH Tuesday, April 18th Diamondhead Beach Resort (Ballroom) 2000 Estero Blvd. Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931 PUNTA GORDA Wednesday, April 19th Charlotte County Event Center 75 Taylor St. Punta Gorda, Florida 33950 The insurance villages will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Complete list of the entities participating: Allstate Insurance Companies / Castle Key Insurance American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida American Traditions Insurance Company Citizens Property Insurance First Protective Insurance Company / Frontline Florida Peninsula Insurance Company / Edison Insurance Company Heritage P & C Insurance Company Homeowners Choice P & C Insurance Company / TypTap Insurance Monarch National Insurance Company People’s Trust Insurance Company Progressive Insurance / ASI – American Strategic SafePoint Insurance Company State Farm Insurance Companies Tower Hill Insurance Companies Universal P & C Insurance Company National Flood Insurance Program / FEMA Florida Insurance Guarantee Association Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation