Plus, consumers giving higher marks to property insurers
Florida’s new wind mitigation forms and discounts continue to evolve, the federal government eases rules on insurance coverage for roofs on properties seeking federally-backed mortgages, and a new JD Power study reflects …
Mixed indicators, optimism
Florida state revenue estimates are up, unemployment continues to grow, economic growth appears to be slowing down to pre-pandemic norms, but optimism abounds with both consumers and business owners moving into the new year. It’s all in …
25% of Floridians considering moving out of state
Florida leads the nation’s 8-month rising foreclosure rate, homeowners are staying put in Central Florida, and Florida gains a taxpayer a minute despite fears over rising costs of living. It’s all in …
CFO targeting insurance carriers, businesses on immigrants
Citizens Property Insurance approaches its lowest policy count ever, the CFO plans to target insurance companies over illegal aliens driving in Florida, workers’ comp insurance rates fall for the ninth straight year, a …
Yet consumer sentiment is high
Surveys show that Florida’s consumer sentiment is at a two-year high, home sales in the Sunshine State drop in 2023 despite more listings and in some areas higher prices, and many people say they are …
Plus, skipping insurance shopping
A definitive decision from Florida’s highest court on whether an appraisal can be ordered before coverage issues are decided on an insurance claim, food for thought on how to manage this decision, plus a market report …