1022 - “This Is The Hardest Property Insurance Market Ever”—What’s Forcing Carriers To Pull Out In Droves? by Datha Santomieri

Your offer was just accepted on a beautiful property in Central Florida just a few miles from the coast. The income you will make from this short-term rental will fund your early retirement plans. Everything is humming along relatively smoothly—until you get your quote back for the insurance. Now, you feel like you just got punched in the gut.  The cost of the insurance will certainly take a chunk out of your profits, but after talking to an agent, you count yourself lucky because had you been located just a few miles south, you wouldn’t even be able to find a carrier to cover you. What’s going on in Florida? What about California and Texas? If it seems like finding affordable insurance in some areas is getting harder and harder, your thoughts are correct.  Capacity is limited, and prices are going up. Many carriers are pulling out of markets entirely. But why?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices