How the private market can help
Floridians are left unable to renew their federal flood coverage mid-shutdown, players in the private flood insurance market say they’re ready to take over that flood risk and write often less-expensive policies, and a …
Debunking common myths + helpful advice
In our mid-June newsletter, we reported that more than 90% of Hurricane Helene and Milton claims were now closed, with 56% of Helene residential claims closed without payment, and about 43% of Milton …
Plus, big wheels & AI-powered emergency alert
Florida legislative leaders approve $850 million to cover expenses for now from the 2024 hurricanes, a new AI system can help us stay alert before and after hurricanes strike, and some enormous all-terrain …
How Citizens is losing policies
Hurricane Helene and Milton Florida insurance claims now total $7.3 billion with more than 90% of claims closed, Citizens Property Insurance reports continued success in its depopulation and new agent clearinghouse while litigation declines, Uber …
Guthrie named to FEMA Review Council
Fort Myers Beach does its homework and will finally be off FEMA probation, President Trump announces some Florida members to serve on the new FEMA review council, FEMA delivers a new update on ending …
Plus, how one hurricane community plans to spend HUD money
FEMA slashes $300 million in Florida resilience funding, Pinellas County looks to spend big to help storm victims get back to stable housing, and the federal flood insurance program is …
Easing regulation to ease rebuilding
The 2024 hurricane season brought ongoing problems for communities impacted by Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton that still persist months after the storms subsided. Resiliency on the local level is perhaps the greatest imperative in …
On Florida’s East Coast, Martin County has found a unique way to support displaced members of the community after intense damage from Hurricane Milton’s tornadoes. The non-profits “Project Lift” and “Save our Salerno” have enlisted the …
Balancing act in following rules vs. speedy return home
Hurricane Helene may have made landfall over 5 months ago, but aftershocks are still being felt by cities, towns, and residents along Florida’s West Coast storm path. While insurance regulators have …