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Trump singles out House Bill 837 and Senate Bill 236, which potentially make it harder for Floridians to legally challenge their insurers.

Former President Donald Trump has vehemently criticized Governor Ron DeSantis’s approach to the Florida insurance market, condemning what he sees as protections for insurance companies that disadvantage state residents — particularly those hit by hurricanes. Trump labels DeSantis-supported legislation as a historic “insurance company bailout,” arguing it intensifies homeowners’ financial distress. Extending his rebuke to legislative actions, Trump singles out H...

Floridians are grappling with a severe insurance crisis exacerbated by policy decisions from the DeSantis administration, according to a recent report from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The union, which advocates for fairness, democracy and quality public education, found that homeowner insurance rates in the Sunshine State are nearly triple the national average. "Floridians are getting absolutely crushed by insurance rate hikes," an industry analyst said, pointing to an u...

In an age where financial challenges have led many Americans to reconsider their priorities, a concerning trend has emerged on the housing front. Just as rising healthcare costs have forced people to forgo health insurance, a growing number of homeowners skipping home insurance because of surging premiums. The national average for home insurance has catapulted by 20% this year, cresting at around $1,700. In Florida, homeowners pay private insurers around $6,000 per year. While it might not appea