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'Don't Just Rely on the Flood Maps': Nowhere in Florida is Safe From Floods
Aug 23, 2024
Here's what you need to know about your flood zone. -
Rising Insurance Costs, Regulations Push Florida HOA Fees to Record Highs
Aug 22, 2024
Homeowners association fees in Florida have surged over the past year, driven by rising insurance costs and new safety regulations, leading to financial pressures on condo owners and declining condo market prices. -
Surplus Lines: Depopulation Participation and Its Impact on Non-Primary Residences
Aug 21, 2024
Due to recent legislative changes (HB 1503), effective as of July 1, 2024, approved surplus lines insurers – that meet specified criteria and are approved by the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) – may now participate in depopulation. Policies that are eligible for assumption by an approved surplus lines insurer are limited to those that provide coverage for a non-primary residence that does not have a homestead exemption.