Insurance

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By Louis Llovio
October 11, 2024

Insurance CEO: Floridians 'need to stop building in areas prone to flooding'

Oscar Seikaly, CEO of Miami’s NSI Insurance Group, says dueling hurricanes could test and change Florida’s insurance market.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
October 10, 2024

Former Congressman, Rite Aid CEO join Tampa health tech firm's board

The new leadership has a background in health care policy.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
September 23, 2024

SWFL mental health organization continues post-Ian comeback

Storm aftermath has been costly for SalusCare and Lee County, both in actual dollars and strained community services.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Laura Lyon
August 15, 2024

Tampa-based insurance firm expands out of state

An increasing number of homes in South Carolina will now be covered.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
August 10, 2024

Sarasota firm ranks among top 13 construction insurance companies in US

FCCI Insurance Group received top ratings based on surveys with hundreds of brokers nationwide, according to Insurance Business America.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Laura Lyon
August 9, 2024

Subsidiary of Tampa insurance firm hits $1B premium milestone

Second quarter earnings nudged the firm into new territory.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
July 26, 2024

Florida's insurance chief touts progress but urges patience

As reforms begin to take hold, Florida's troubled insurance market is showing signs of stabilization, but it takes time to trickle down to consumers.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
July 22, 2024

Lee, cities get 121 days to fix FEMA issues, maintain 25% discount

FEMA has granted the localities a longer extension in order to remedy lingering issues.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Laura Lyon
June 22, 2024

Tampa insurance firm adds Georgia market

American Integrity Insurance Group, which specializes in residential property insurance, is launching into new territory.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
June 20, 2024

Condo owners hit again as Citizens requests 14.2% rate hike

Already facing increased assessments and association fees, the state’s condo dwellers may see their insurance costs jump as Citizens Property Insurance Corp. looks for rate hike.

Florida

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By Elizabeth King
June 4, 2024

Insurance firm wins contest, donates $10K to Sarasota cancer foundation

The nonprofit helps families whose children are battling cancer.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
May 1, 2024

Report: Hurricane Ian statewide insured losses exceed $21B

People in Lee, Charlotte and Sarasota counties filed the most claims for losses after the hurricane, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reports.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
April 24, 2024

Tampa insurance CEO signs deal to remain in post until at least 2029

HCI Group Inc. Chairman and CEO Paresh Patel has signed an agreement to remain with the insurance, IT and real estate firm for at least another five years.