The real cost of living in paradise: Florida’s insurance crisis needs root-cause solutions
Suppressing premiums with subsidies or caps gives consumers false security, encouraging building in unsafe zones.
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As Trump mulls his FEMA pick, a political land mine awaits in Florida
The agency is hiking insurance rates and punishing flood-prone construction in the president-elect’s favorite state.
Are we ready for monster hurricanes like Helene and Milton? Not really
The effects of hurricanes Helene and Milton prove that a reactive approach to disaster is unsustainable
I’m a Tampa Bay insurance agent. Here’s what hurricanes Helene and Milton taught me
Strong building codes and programs to elevate homes and add features like hurricane shutters will help create a resilient Florida.
Vast taxpayer subsidies enable development on Florida’s fragile coasts
A more rational public policy would demand that people who build on a shoreline assume more responsibility for the risks.
New flood disclosure law will protect Florida homebuyers
House Bill 1049 makes flood disclosure a requirement for all residential real estate purchases in Florida.
Why insurance and mitigation matter for Floridians
Just one inch of water can cause up to $25,000 in damage to your home.
Climate change is driving an insurance crisis: Policymakers and regulators must act
Challenges in insurance markets connected to climate-related disasters are likely just a taste of what’s to come.
Recent legislation strengthens Florida’s leadership in flood resilience
Since Resilient Florida was created in 2021, over $1.5 billion has been invested in flood and resilience projects across the ...
New state legislation will require mandatory flood disclosure — learn how this will benefit Florida homebuyers
Effective Oct. 1 of this year, mandatory flood disclosure will be required during the homebuying process.