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    Florida’s Property Insurance Market: A Work in Progress

    insurancejournalnewsBy insurancejournalnewsJune 19, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Florida’s Property Insurance Challenges Persist

    As hurricane season commences, Florida’s property insurance market continues to face significant challenges despite recent legislative reforms aimed at stabilizing the industry. The Florida House initially pursued legislation that would have reversed hard-fought legal reforms implemented just a few years ago, potentially destabilizing the market once more.

    Florida's insurance market has undergone significant changes since Hurricane Wilma in 2005
    Florida’s insurance market has undergone significant changes since Hurricane Wilma in 2005

    Fortunately, the Florida Senate rejected this attempt, recognizing that reversing these reforms prematurely could undo the progress made in stabilizing insurance rates. The Senate’s decision allowed time for the recent legal reforms to take full effect, which have been credited with reducing the rate of property insurance increases.

    However, despite this positive development, Floridians continue to grapple with some of the highest property insurance bills in the country. The state’s persistent struggle with insurance affordability stems from its exposure to hurricane risks. Attempts to artificially lower insurance rates through legislation have proven ineffective in the long term, merely shifting the true costs elsewhere.

    The National Institute of Building Sciences has shown that every dollar invested in mitigation measures saves between $6 and $7 in future disaster recovery costs. Programs like the My Safe Florida Home grant have demonstrated their value by providing homeowners with grants and inspections to strengthen their properties against storms. Participants in these programs have seen fewer claims, less damage, and quicker recoveries.

    To genuinely address the property insurance affordability crisis, Florida must focus on reducing risk through mitigation efforts rather than attempting to hide costs through artificial rate controls. This approach, combined with allowing insurance pricing to reflect actual risk exposure, offers a more sustainable long-term solution. While this strategy may not yield immediate political benefits, it will ultimately benefit all Floridians by creating a more resilient housing stock and a more stable insurance market.

    Doug Izzo, executive director of the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, emphasizes the need for continued efforts to strengthen homes and allow insurance pricing to reflect true risk exposure. By doing so, Florida can move toward a more sustainable insurance market that benefits both homeowners and insurers alike.

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