So far, Hurricane Ian has racked up more than $60 billion in damages. For some, it’s been tough to pay their home insurance deductibles. Over the weekend, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state will issue $5 million to help homeowners in six of the hardest-hit counties.

Alice J. Roden started working for Trending Insurance News at the end of 2021. Alice grew up in Salt Lake City, UT. A writer with a vast insurance industry background Alice has help with several of the biggest insurance companies. Before joining Trending Insurance News, Alice briefly worked as a freelance journalist for several radio stations. She covers home, renters and other property insurance stories.