Members of the media record Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press conference about Hurricane Milton at the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park in Ocala on Oct. 8, 2024. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette file photo]
Posted May 27, 2026 | By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida
A “below-normal” year for storms could further a positive trend for Florida’s insurance market, industry experts contend. But because of Florida’s location between the Atlantic and Gulf, homeowners will always be at risk, which will temper any potential reductions to premiums. Heading into the Atlantic storm season that begins June 1, insurance experts said legislative […]
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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.