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Citizens’ CEO Updates Board on ‘Critical’ Water Loss Issue, Depopulation Program

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s top executive warned the company’s Board of Governors Wednesday that water loss claims will continue to hamper efforts to reduce rates for many Florida policyholders. “In claims the critical issue that has surfaced in the past …

Florida Approves Citizens’ 2016 Rates With Minor Adjustments

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has approved a slate of 2016 property insurance rates for Citizens Property Insurance Corp. In an order signed September 8 by Florida Commissioner Kevin McCarty, FLOIR set the rates for Citizens multi-peril and coastal …

Citizens: Florida Policyholder Count Lowest Since Company Creation

Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is the smallest it has been since its creation more than a decade ago, as improving private-market conditions continue to offer policyholders more choices for how best to protect their homes, according to a statement by …

Florida’s Citizens No Longer ‘Out of Control,’ Says Exec Defending Rate Cut

Its successes in reducing its insured population and securing low cost catastrophic coverage are driving the request by Florida’s state-backed property insurer for a statewide average 2.9 percent decrease on residential policies. Citizens Property Insurance Corp. officials in a public …

Florida’s Citizens’ Gilway Defends Overseas Travel Before Governor, Cabinet

The top official of Florida’s state-backed property insurer stepped forward yesterday to defend his organization’s international travel, arguing it was necessary to conclude a $3.1 billion risk transfer plan. Citizens Property Insurance Corp. President Barry Gilway has found himself under …

Florida’s Citizens Defends Travel Expenses Questioned By Gov. Scott

Florida Governor Rick Scott is calling on the top official of the state-backed property insurer to explain why the insurer has deviated from its limitations on overseas travel. Citizens Property Insurance Corp. officials traveled to London and Zurich as part …

Florida’s Citizens Delays Launch of Clearinghouse

Florida’s state-backed property insurer officials announced they are delaying the launch of a new web-based clearinghouse in order to ensure it is working efficiently and to allow more private insurers to participate. Citizens Property Insurance President Barry Gilway told state …