Florida is a state that has seen significant population growth over the past few years. While this growth has brought many benefits to the state, it has also had a significant impact on the insurance industry.
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Why Flood Insurance Is Important In Florida
Coastal storms are one of the biggest causes of flood damage in the state of Florida. Following Hurricane Ian, all Florida residents who carry with Citizens Property Insurance Corp. are now required to carry flood insurance in addition to standard home insurance policies.
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s Gulf Coast on September 29th, bringing with it wind speeds of up to 150 miles per hour. A storm surge as high as 12-13.25 ft. raised water levels in the Cape Coral and Fort Myers areas.