Poll Reveals Homeowners More Concerned About Property Insurance Than Taxes in Florida
What happened
A poll conducted by the University of North Florida, in partnership with the Orlando Sentinel, surveyed 1,511 Florida homeowners with property insurance between July 16 and July 31. The findings showed that 63% of respondents were more concerned about property insurance than property taxes, while 36% held the opposite view. The poll also found that 54% of respondents had changed their primary insurer at least once in the past five years. Among those who switched companies, 47% cited being dropped by an insurer, Citizens Property Insurance, or the company ceasing operations in Florida.
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Why it matters
The survey highlights significant market anxieties regarding the availability and stability of property insurance in Florida. The concerns are widespread across major political groups and various regions of the state. These trends reflect challenges within the market that affect both consumers and the insurance industry itself.
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Who's involved
- University of North FloridaConducted the poll regarding concerns in the Florida insurance market.
- Orlando SentinelPartnered with the University of North Florida in conducting the poll.
Who could feel it
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- University of North FloridaSpeculative
The university could see its research findings influence public policy discussions regarding the insurance market.
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The entities involved
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University of North Florida
public university in Jacksonville, Florida
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