4 insurance villages to help Gulf Coast policyholders after hurricanes

The state of Florida has opened four “insurance villages” around the Gulf Coast to help people dealing with damage from Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. Various carriers will converge at the villages to help people navigate insurance-related issues.

Located in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas and Polk counties, the sites will provide an opportunity for policyholders to meet with their insurance companies in person.

Each insurance village will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. As of Oct. 16, these four are open: