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Republicans cough up cash to save Florida’s insurance market

In the three months since Hurricane Ian struck Florida, the state’s fragile property insurance market has been teetering on the brink of collapse. The historic storm caused over $50 billion in damage, more than any disaster in U.S. history...

Shore Up Battered Home Insurance Network

The new rule, which will become law as soon as Gov. Ron DeSantis is confirmed, eliminates responsibility for paying attorneys who win cases and increases state supervision of insurers after a hurricane has passed. Approved The measure was adopted by both chambers of the state...

Florida lawmakers react to property insurance reform bill signed into law

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — We started the week with a lot of promises and pages, more than 100 of them, giving the state insurance code an overhaul.Five days later, we have a shiny new law and a lot of hope from backers that it'll...

How to Protect Yourself in the Home Buying Process in Maryland

Purchasing a home in Maryland can be a rewarding experience. Still, it is important to make sure you have the right pieces in place to ensure a smooth transaction, a safe environment, and to protect your investment. There are several steps you can take...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs insurance, hurricane bills

Anticipating the need for more legislation about the state’s troubled property-insurance system, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed bills intended to stabilize the insurance industry and provide $751.5 million for people and communities recovering from hurricanes.DeSantis signed the bills two days after lawmakers...

Democrats decry lack of rate cuts as Gov. DeSantis signs property insurance bill

A major rewrite of property insurance laws that seeks to limit lawsuits and stabilize a beleaguered market was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sparking outcry from Democrats who say it gives too much to insurance companies without mandatory rate reductions or...