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Florida’s Citizens Promises Changes to Mitigation Savings Program

Responding to criticism over its home inspection program, officials of Florida’s policyholder-backed insurer said they will no longer immediately raise the premiums for property owners who dispute the inspection findings or take steps to upgrade their homes. Citizens Property Insurance …

Mississippi May Mandate Homeowner Insurance Discounts for Mitigation

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said he is working with legislators on a bill that would require insurers to offer discounts to homeowners who have strengthened homes against wind damage. State officials told the Sun Herald that they hope the …