Tag: Florida home insurance

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

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.