03/11/2025
Report: ‘Broke’ Florida insurance companies moved money; watchdog organization asks how? (WFLA - Tampa, FL)
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It started with a shocking report revealing Florida insurers were shifting millions to their executives, shareholders, and out-of-stat...
02/26/2025
Is anyone surprised Florida insurance companies siphon profits while crying poor? | Letters (Tampa Bay Times)
Surprise surprise Florida insurance companies steered money to investors while claiming losses, study says | Feb. 23 Another day in the free-market paradise ...
02/22/2025
Amid flood of complaints, Florida insurance regulator warns insurers to follow the law (The Palm Beach Post)
The state’s top insurance regulator has warned insurance companies “to make sure they are following the law” in responding to claims from last year’s active...
02/22/2025
Must Read, What’s really happening with Florida Insurance
Secret study found Florida insurers sent billions to affiliates while crying poor (Miami Herald)
While Florida insurers claimed to be losing money in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Michael, their parent companies and affiliates were making billions of...
01/26/2025
Stealing his thunder:
The Shocking Truth Behind Rising Insurance Rates | Dr. Phil Primetime
to the Dr. Phil Primetime YouTube Channel! The Dr. Phil Primetime YouTube Channel, featuring Dr. Phil McGraw, will share cli...
12/05/2024
Florida homeowner featured on ‘60 Minutes’ wants class action against insurer (Tampa Bay Times)
When Hurricane Ian struck in 2022, Virginia and Jeff Rapkin’s North Port home didn’t stand a chance. The Category 4 storm felled a tree that landed on their ...
10/22/2024
Florida's largest insurer denying hurricane claims sparks alarm
Citizens Property Insurance has reportedly denied 77 percent of insurance claims relating to Hurricane Debby.
07/26/2024
Report: Florida's property insurance rates have risen by 42.5% since 2019 - NewsBreak
(The Center Square) — A new report shows that insurance rates for property owners in the Sunshine State have increased exponentially over the past few years. Florida TaxWatch released an in-depth analysis of Florida's property insurance market, examining underlying factors contributing to its inst...
07/17/2024
Florida, Look Up in the Sky: It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Your Insurance Company | Edmond Thorne | NewsBreak Original
Drone Surveillance: How Florida Insurers Are Invading Privacy to Deny Coverage. Fort Lauderdale, FL. - In a move that has raised concerns and enraged homeowners, property insurance companies in Florida have started using drones to inspect policyholders' homes. This new practice is being used to appr...
07/16/2024
Floridians Take Another Hit By Citizens: New 14% Increase Approved | Edmond Thorne | NewsBreak Original
Florida Citizens Board Raises Rates by 14% Despite Decreasing Costs. Fort Lauderdale, FL. - In a move that has sparked anger and outrage among policyholders, the board of governors for Florida's state-created Citizens Property Insurance Corp. voted unanimously to raise personal lines rates by an ave...
06/27/2024
Large Florida insurers fail to pay nearly half of homeowners claims: report - NewsBreak
Three large homeowners insurance providers failed to pay nearly half of their claims from policyholders in 2023, a Weiss Ratings report claims.
06/20/2024
Citizens insurance hike reveals Florida's needless cruelty to those in need | Commentary - NewsBreak
In just about 26 minutes on Wednesday, the well-to-do group of political appointees who oversee Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida's state-backed insurer of last resort, approved drastic rate increases for policyholders who renew next year, equating to hundreds of dollars in extra premium co...