Florida Property market News

HCI’s Homeowners Choice Takes On 53.7K Florida Citizens Policies; TypTap Goes Next

Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Co. recently assumed approximately 53,750 policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida’s state-backed insurance company. The policies assumed amount to approximately $196 million of in-force premium. The insurer said the assumption, which was effective …

AM Best Places Florida Farm Bureau Ratings Under Review After Idalia Losses Pile On

AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “bbb+” (Good) of Florida Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co. and its fully reinsured subsidiary, Florida Farm Bureau …

Best: Reinsurance Pricing, Pandemic Add to Woes for Florida Property Insurers

The numerous issues in Florida’s property insurance market, including higher reinsurance pricing and social inflation, continue to challenge the financial strength of Florida personal property writers and impact coverage availability and affordability in the state. These headwinds, according to a …

Vertafore Expands Comparative Rating System Into Florida Property Market

Vertafore, a provider of insurance technology, has added several new homeowner carriers to their flagship comparative rating system PL Rating, expanding the company’s reach into the Florida property market. Since its acquisition of QQSolutions, a Florida-based agency management system and …