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Florida’s property insurance crisis takes another turn for the worst after Banker’s insurance will no longer insure Florida Homes. That means for policyholders, more homeowners will have to find another option. For many that are becoming Citizens, it was meant to be a last resort. And the state is eyeing a new role for the […]

Maybe a contractor stole your money, you’re battling insurance or can’t find your important legal documents. Whatever it is, Florida Rural Legal Services can help, and they do it for free.

There are so many things we weren’t ready for when Hurricane Ian hit, and all these months later, many of us still struggle.

While preparing for a storm, the first thing we think to do is stock our dry goods, fill up our cars, and trim our yards. But there’s something else you should get in order sooner than later. Insurance! If your homeowner, renter, or car insurance policies are online, print them out or screenshot them on […]

Angry at a ratings agency that raised the possibility of downgrading 17 Florida property insurers, state leaders could be poised to look for an alternative. The Joint Legislative Budget Commission next week is expected to consider a proposal to spend $1.5 million to hire a consultant that would look at options for property insurers to […]

  In a game-changer for Cape Coral homeowners who suffered damage from Hurricane Ian, the city has removed its five-year look-back period for FEMA’s 50% rule. While this will relieve many homeowners in Cape Coral when it comes to making post-Ian repairs on their houses, there remains much confusion surrounding the 50% rule and five-year […]

Florida has taken action to back up property insurance companies facing a downgraded rating in an effort to help thousands of homeowners comply with mortgage requirements rather than being forced to seek new policies. The state-created Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will provide reinsurance for 17 companies that the rating company Demotech has said will be […]

FEMA’s regulations are determining whether Rick Loughery’s garage should be considered an independent structure or laterally attached.

It is a period of insurance insanity. Beyond all the people trying to collect money for Hurricane Ian’s damage, some people are getting next year’s bill. One Southwest Florida condo complex saw a nearly 400% rate increase. “We were told by our homeowner’s association that our rates would go up. Looks like about 400%. That […]

Contractors have launched an appeal in a legal battle about part of a new Florida property-insurance law that restricted attorney fees in disputes about claims. The Restoration Association of Florida and Air Quality Assessors, LLC, an Orlando firm that does work such as mold testing and leak detection, filed a notice Wednesday that is a […]