Five new Florida laws passed during the 2025 legislative session are scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, adding to a slate of measures that began rolling out earlier in the year.

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Insurers have sharply increased home and auto insurance premiums in Florida because of steep losses and rising costs in recent years. Hurricane Ian, claim fraud, legal system abuse and inflation have ...

Florida is one of the most expensive states for homeowners insurance, largely due to the heightened risk of hurricanes, floods and other severe weather. Annual premiums in the state averaged $5,409 in ...

Homeowners' insurers in Florida could be required to give policyholders better notifications before cancelling, non-renewing or increasing their premiums. Under new legislation proposed by state ...

Florida lawmakers have proposed a raft of bills aimed at resolving the state's crippling insurance crisis. As state lawmakers convene for the 2025 legislative session, Florida's insurance industry ...

A new law taking effect in Florida on Jan. 1 aims to provide pet owners with clarity about pet insurance products they might be considering purchasing to cover accidents and illnesses. Nick DiCeglie, ...

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As Hurricane Helene barreled through Florida, the storm's winds and flooding left a trail of damaged homes in its wake, causing up to an estimated $6 billion in private insurance losses, according to ...

Dog owners are now required to carry liability insurance under a new Florida bill designed to crackdown on dangerous dog attacks that could cause severe injuries and death. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ...

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