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Weekend storms in parts of Florida can continue the trend of the insurance premium increase

Jacksonville, Florida (WWSB) – The strong series of weekend towers that influenced many parts of the southeast and parts of Florida will mean many insurance claims in the coming days and weeks.

In conjunction with the evaluation of hikes that were already planned for some of 850,000 owners of the citizens' insurance policy in Florida from June 1st.

The company that confirms the premiums will rise between one and 6.6 % to remain competitive with private providers across the state.

Although the increase is not a big sign, it is better than last August when the company suggested an increase of up to 13%.

A company spokesman for Citizens announced on Tuesday that the tariffs for 2025 were approved by the Florida Office for Insurance Regulation.

The increases are for those who are covered by a multi -perile insurance.

It is a kind of covered bundle that combines several usual guidelines.

“The highest interest rate increases are most likely to be felt by those along the Gulf coast of Florida who experienced a relentless hurricane season last year,” said Mark Friedlander, director of corporate communication at the Insurance Information Institute.

The citizens' insurance, which he introduced in 2002 for those who could not access private companies in the areas of private companies.