Florida’s candidates for governor are proposing very different approaches to property insurance. Here is a neutral look at what David Jolly and Byron Donalds are proposing, what remains uncertain, and why the differences matter to homeowners. Continue Reading Florida Governor Candidates on Property Insurance: What Voters Should Know
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When Mortgage Rates and Home Insurance Collide: Florida’s Housing Affordability Squeeze
Mortgage rates are only part of Florida’s housing affordability problem. Homeowners insurance, taxes and other expenses can push the monthly cost of a home beyond a buyer’s budget. Continue Reading When Mortgage Rates and Home Insurance Collide: Florida’s Housing Affordability Squeeze
Stronger Building Codes in Florida Reduce Storm Damage
Florida’s Building Code Is Working. Why Does That Matter for Homeowners and Insurance? Quick Answer Florida’s stronger building standards appear to be making a measurable difference when hurricanes strike. Research highlighted by Lisa Miller & Associates found that homes built under newer Florida Building Code standards performed better than older homes during recent hurricanes. That… Continue Reading Stronger Building Codes in Florida Reduce Storm Damage
Orlando Sinkhole Evacuation: What Florida Property Owners Should Know | Sun Insurance Services
A sinkhole near our Orlando office forced roughly 200 families from their apartments. Here is what Florida property owners should know about sinkhole insurance and catastrophic ground cover collapse. Continue Reading Orlando Sinkhole Evacuation: What Florida Property Owners Should Know | Sun Insurance Services
Orlando Renters: RealPage Settlement & Renters Insurance | Sun Insurance Services
A recent Orlando Reddit post alerted local renters to the RealPage rental settlement. Here is how to check whether your apartment may qualify, plus another renter financial check worth making. Continue Reading Orlando Renters: RealPage Settlement & Renters Insurance | Sun Insurance Services
Why Are Florida Storms Becoming So Expensive?
New research from Gallagher Re suggests that construction costs, labor, development and inflation account for much of the growth in severe storm insurance losses. Here is what that means for Florida property owners. Continue Reading Why Are Florida Storms Becoming So Expensive?
Why Car Technology Is Increasing Auto Insurance Costs
Cameras, sensors, computers and rising vehicle prices can make even minor accidents expensive to repair. Here is how those costs can affect auto insurance premiums. Continue Reading Why Car Technology Is Increasing Auto Insurance Costs
Florida Insurance Commissioner Announces Rate Decreases | Sun Insurance
Florida regulators have approved several homeowners insurance rate decreases, while dozens of insurers have filed for reductions or no increases. Here’s what Florida homeowners should know. Continue Reading Florida Insurance Commissioner Announces Rate Decreases | Sun Insurance
Other Driver Admitted Fault but Insurance Denied the Claim in Florida | Sun Insurance Services
A driver can admit fault at the scene and still have their insurance company dispute liability later. Here is what Florida drivers should do next. Continue Reading Other Driver Admitted Fault but Insurance Denied the Claim in Florida | Sun Insurance Services
Florida Insurance Affiliate Profits Are Back in the Headlines. Here’s What Homeowners Should Know.
If this story sounds familiar, there’s a reason. Florida insurance companies and the profits earned by their affiliated businesses were the subject of major news coverage and legislative hearings last year. Now the issue is back in the headlines following a new Orlando Sentinel investigation into Florida insurers, affiliate transactions, and the confidentiality of their… Continue Reading Florida Insurance Affiliate Profits Are Back in the Headlines. Here’s What Homeowners Should Know.