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With Less Reinsurance for Reinsurers, Prices Set to Rise Again for Florida Carriers

It has been three weeks since Hurricane Ian struck Florida on Sept. 28, 2022. The storm took at least 119 lives and caused estimated insured losses ranging from $31 billion to $74 billion, with most estimates in the $60 billion …

AM Best: Florida Insurers Brace for Challenging June Reinsurance Renewals

Although the 2019 hurricane season did not have a significant impact on Florida, loss creep from prior storms continues to weigh on reinsurers, leading to a likely rise in rates for the upcoming June renewal period. As noted in AM …

Challenges Facing the Florida Insurance Market: A Reinsurer’s Perspective

Hurricanes Irma and Michael served as a reminder that Florida, more than any other state, is at risk of one of the most intense natural perils, namely hurricanes. The existence of a stable insurance market providing its customers with a …