New Insurer Enters Florida Market

New insurer Patriot Select launches in Florida with $30M in capital, eyes 24K Citizens takeouts, pledges fast claims and aims to grow in the private market.

Citizens Policy Count Drops

The number of state-run insurance policies dropped to 806,966, the lowest since 2022, as private insurers took over policies in a depopulation effort.

Everglades Key to Clean Water Future

Florida’s drinking water depends on the Everglades, but pollution and saltwater intrusion threaten it. Restoration is essential to protect the region’s supply.

Rate Drop Boosts March New Home Sales

Lower mortgage rates and tight existing inventory helped push March new home sales up 7.4% month-over-month and 6% year-over-year, the NAHB said.