Monthly Archives: September 2026
Florida Midterms: Can Homeowners Vote Their Way Out of an Insurance Crisis?
On July 13th, 2026, WPTV reported that a new survey had highlighted a critical issue for most Florida voters for the midterms: Property insurance. Homeowners are heading to the polls in the hopes of prompting real change, and 65 percent of all respondents say that rising insurance costs make them more likely to vote… Read More »
Florida Property Insurers Hesitate as Tropical Storm Bertha
Tropical Storm Bertha may have missed Florida, but it still serves as a stark reminder of how deceptively dangerous El Niño years can be. Florida’s insurance industry has certainly taken note of this weather event, and homeowners should do the same. If you need to file a claim this hurricane season, consider speaking with… Read More »
NOAA Predicts “Quietest Hurricane Season in a Decade”
It’s official: El Niño has officially “settled in” across the Pacific region, and this will likely ensure an extremely quiet hurricane season in Florida. While you should always take these kinds of predictions with a grain of salt, analysts at the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are increasingly certain that Florida homeowners won’t… Read More »
Recent Lawsuit Numbers Suggest That Reform Has Not Reduced Home Insurance Costs in Florida
Florida lawmakers have spent years repeating the same basic line: Insurance lawsuit reforms have helped reduce costs for ordinary homeowners. Recent statistics show that property insurance lawsuits in Florida have indeed dropped by a significant number. So why are home insurance costs still going up? Florida’s Share of Nationwide Property Insurance Lawsuits Drops by… Read More »
Appeals Court Cancels $335,000 Jury Award in Florida Property Insurance Lawsuit
The general consensus is that juries are quite sympathetic to average homeowners in Florida. If you can get your property insurance case in front of a jury, you may have a strong chance of winning a lucrative verdict. But as a recent case shows, the appellate court can always strike down your jury award…. Read More »
Hurricane Season Begins to Take Shape in Florida With New Flooding Warnings
On July 30th, 2026, Fox Weather warned of serious flooding risks throughout Florida. Hurricane season may have been relatively quiet thus far, but floods can occur at any moment. What should you be doing to prepare as a homeowner? Can a Fort Lauderdale property insurance lawyer help if you need to file a claim?… Read More »
Why Wildfires Elsewhere in the US Will Make Fort Lauderdale Property Insurance More Expensive
Even though wildfires might be burning on the opposite side of the country, they can still drive up your property insurance premiums here in Fort Lauderdale. The property insurance industry is now completely global, and a quiet hurricane season in the Sunshine State is no longer a guarantee of reduced rates. If you’re having… Read More »
Impact Windows: Can They Reduce Your Home Insurance in Fort Lauderdale?
If you install impact windows, your property insurance in Fort Lauderdale could become cheaper. Not only that, but the cost of this renovation may be covered by a My Safe Florida Home grant. Is this a worthwhile investment of your time and money? Woman Claims a Large Impact Window Reduced Her Property Insurance by… Read More »