Massive hurricanes like Ian (2022) and Michael (2018) caused billions in property damage, leading to six insurer insolvencies in 2022 alone.
Recent whistleblowers have alleged that some new insurers are diverting millions in customer premiums to investors rather than holding them for future claims, heightening insolvency risks. The "Insurer of Last Resort"
Despite accounting for only 9% of U.S. property insurance claims, Florida is the source of 79% of the country's home insurance lawsuits . This disparity was largely driven by "Assignment of Benefits" (AOB) abuse, where contractors and law firms would encourage homeowners to file suits to inflate repair costs.
Florida's insurance market is uniquely volatile, characterized by the highest premiums in the nation—averaging over , which is triple the national average.