Florida Insurance Market Undergoes Reforms Amid Storm Risk and High Costs
- Reports
- 11
- Developments
- 17
- Repetition
- 64%
New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
Florida has introduced legislative reforms, including a new law that shifts the liability burden onto insurers. Separately, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation commissioned a study examining payments made by property insurers to affiliated companies. This study found that during 2017 through 2019, insurers reported $432 million in losses, while fees paid to affiliates generated $1.3 billion in net income for those companies. Furthermore, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation paused issuing new policies statewide due to the threat of a hurricane.
Why it matters
The state is addressing market instability, which has been driven by soaring premiums and litigation costs. Legislative changes are enabling insurance companies to reduce premiums and manage these costs. The state is also debating proposals, such as one from David Jolly, to remove hurricane risk from the private market and establish a state fund for insurance costs.
Florida and Texas are facing shared exposure to high uninsured flood risk following events as of May 28, 2026.
From sun-sentinel.com
Who's involved
- David JollyProposed removing hurricane risk from the private market and creating a state fund for insurance costs.
- FloridaIs the state implementing legislative reforms to stabilize its property insurance market and manage storm risk.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Homeowners might face increased property insurance rates across the state following major storms, even if they are not directly impacted.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Florida modified licensing requirements for hurricane repairs in Escambia County.Sub-event
- Legislative reforms have improved the Florida property insurance market, with the Insurance Office of America operating in the state.Sub-event
- The Florida state senate threatened journalists who were investigating the state's insurance market.Sub-event
Jolly proposes removing hurricane risk from the private market and creating a state fund for insurance costs.1 source
- Policy debates in Florida involve FEMA mandates influencing rebuilding permits and a proposed comprehensive insurance overhaul.Sub-event
- Florida Department of Transportation manages traffic policy to aid evacuation during hurricanes.Sub-event
Legislative reforms have stabilized the Florida homeowners insurance market.1 source
- A new law, AB 1795, has been introduced that shifts the liability burden onto insurers within the insurance market.Sub-event
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- Florida legislative reforms are enabling insurance companies to reduce premiums and address litigation costs.Sub-event
- Local weather patterns are influencing insurance coverage in Jacksonville, Florida.Sub-event
- Frank J. Russo proposes property insurance reform in Florida, citing the successful model used in Texas.Sub-event
- Florida homeowners are demanding storm protection in response to rising utility costs.Sub-event
- A researcher has issued a forecast regarding the potential impact of an upcoming storm on Florida.Sub-event
- Daphne Campbell advocates for property insurance reform and seeks funding for flood mitigation in Florida.Sub-event
- American Coastal Insurance Company, which insures properties in Florida, earned an 'A' rating from Demotech.Sub-event
Florida is addressing storm risk and legislative reforms related to the state's insurance market.1 source
Progressive operates in South Florida under new premium collection limits set by Florida law.1 source
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Florida and Texas are facing shared exposure to high uninsured flood risk following events as of May 28, 2026.Also in this story
- Better Business Bureau advises Texas residents regarding flood scams, with Benavides serving as a representative.
- The Texas Board of Nursing failed to maintain emergency plans during a flood event on May 28, 2026.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- sun-sentinel.com
- cubaheadlines.com
- wftv.com
- floridatrend.com
- winknews.com
- liveinsurancenews.com
- yahoo.comUniversal Insurance Holdings (UVE) Is Up 6.9% After Q2 Beat And Buyback Completion Has The Bull Case Changed?
- gulfcoastnewsnow.comFlorida homeowners face new insurance rules during hurricane season
- nbcmiami.com
- wlrn.org
- South Florida Sun SentinelProperty insurance companies are thriving now. Are Floridians owed a refund? In a recent report to stockholders, insurance giant Progressive used a word that every company would prefer to avoid: Refu