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Rates
DeSantis announces Citizens rate decrease averaging 8.7% statewide
The company’s policy count has been declining rapidly in recent months.
Clark Mindock
,
January 14, 2026
Legal
WTW reaches settlement in breach of contract suit against Howden’s Lombardo
The parties now have 60 days to file a stipulation to dismiss the action.
Kyoung-son Song
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December 17, 2025
Florida
Florida Citizens' chair Beruff urges carrier to ‘go naked’ on reinsurance
The finance committee discussed shifting market dynamics as tort reform takes effect.
Liz Bury
,
December 17, 2025
Regulation
Florida’s Yaworsky: State seeing best carrier capitalization in a decade
The commissioner said more work needs to be done, but big companies are interested in coming back.
Clark Mindock
,
December 17, 2025
Earnings
Slide reports preliminary GWP of up to $600mn for Q4
The Floridian also anticipates $115mn to $125mn in net income for the quarter.
Adam Kovac
,
December 16, 2025
Florida
Florida’s SafePoint testing waters on potential 2026 IPO
Sources said the Floridian insurer has been working with Deutsche Bank on the listing preparations.
Jairo Ibarra
,
December 12, 2025
Talent
Lockton Re appoints McCann as US casualty product leader
The executive joins from RenaissanceRe.
Olivia Royle
,
November 17, 2025
Talent
Slide CFO Schalk steps down, to be replaced by Amerisafe’s Omiridis
Chief risk officer Shannon Lucas will move to COO as part of the shakeup.
Adam Kovac
,
November 07, 2025
Florida
The US market ‘a growth area’ for us: MNK Group CEO Kumar
The UK-based insurer’s Florida Re secured state regulatory approval in June.
Jairo Ibarra
,
November 07, 2025
Florida
HCI not going back to the ‘well’ of Citizens policies in near term: CEO Patel
The company anticipates a considerable bump in book value after IPO of subsidiary Exzeo.
Adam Kovac
,
November 06, 2025
Catastrophe losses
Markets have ‘calmed down’ from peak inflation uncertainty: Allstate’s Dugenske
The executive said inflation isn’t completely gone but is now “more understood”.
Kyoung-son Song
,
November 06, 2025
Earnings
Q3 earnings roundup November 6: Liberty Mutual, Fairfax, HCI
The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
Insurance Insider US news team
,
November 06, 2025
Earnings
Slide seeking growth outside of Florida as Citizens takeouts mature: CEO Lucas
Slide does expect a “meaningful” amount of takeouts for this month and next.
Clark Mindock
,
November 05, 2025
Florida
Florida Citizens’ policy count drops below 500k amid wave of depopulation approvals
The insurer reached highs of over 1.4 million policies in September 2023.
Clark Mindock
,
November 03, 2025
Catastrophe losses
Florida, California lead the US in non-renewal of policies in force: Weiss Ratings
Exposure for California’s Fair plan has jumped, as insurers drop policyholders.
Adam Kovac
,
October 29, 2025
Earnings
Any move back to admitted market won’t offset E&S growth: Powell Brown
Rate pressure on wind and quake partially offset overall Q3 programs growth.
Jairo Ibarra
,
October 28, 2025
Earnings
Universal claims count drops in ‘revamped’ Florida market: CEO Donaghy
The company sees itself in a “very strong position” in the state.
Clark Mindock
,
October 24, 2025
Earnings
Q3 earnings roundup October 23: Kinsale, Universal
The Insurance Insider US news team runs you through the earnings results for the day.
Insurance Insider US news team
,
October 23, 2025
Talent
Brown & Brown taps COO Hearn as president of retail segment
The London-based executive will relocate to Daytona Beach, Florida.
Kyoung-son Song
,
October 20, 2025
MGAs/MGUs
Admitted homeowners’ a good place to be as E&S rates fall: SageSure CEO
SageSure’s recent M&A in Florida was driven by being selective with policies and smart about claims costs.
Adam Kovac
,
October 17, 2025
Legal
Citizens denies allegations its claims arbitration system is biased
Critics claim the dispute system denies consumers' key legal rights.
Clark Mindock
,
October 16, 2025
Personal Lines
HCI Group affiliate Exzeo launches IPO aiming for $176mn in proceeds
The tech subsidiary applied to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “XZO”.
Kyoung-son Song
,
October 16, 2025
Earnings
Progressive's Florida personal auto profits likely to exceed state statutory limits
The insurer booked a $950mn policyholder credit expense in September.
Kyoung-son Song
,
October 15, 2025
Talent
King Risk hires Popilek from Risk Strategies as CEO
Founder Chad King will transition to chairman but continue leading M&A efforts.
Jairo Ibarra
,
October 09, 2025
Rates
Reinsurance rates likely to dip but T&Cs mostly not in play ahead of 1.1: Gallagher Re
As both carriers and reinsurers deal with softening markets, all eyes are on hurricane-prone areas.
Adam Kovac
,
October 06, 2025
Regulation
Insurance commissioners concerned over government shutdown impact on NFIP
New home sales could be impacted by a prolonged stalemate.
Clark Mindock
,
October 03, 2025
Talent
Howden US takes Hub’s Murphy as new head of US casualty
She previously served as Hub’s North American casualty practice leader.
Kyoung-son Song
,
October 01, 2025
Specialty lines
DB poised to acquire Fortegra in $1.65bn cash deal
With the deal, sources expect backers Tiptree and Warburg Pincus to exit the Floridian insurer.
Jairo Ibarra
,
September 25, 2025
Florida
HCI Group files Form S-1 for Exzeo Group spin-off
Sources said they expect the carrier’s listing to raise about $100mn.
Kyoung-son Song
,
September 25, 2025
MGAs/MGUs
Fidelis’ Pine Walk forms MGA Imala Re in Miami market entry
This will be Fidelis’ first office in North America and will be led by former Navigators Re head Ivan Vega.
Jairo Ibarra
,
September 24, 2025
Personal Lines
Floridian HCI’s Exzeo spin-off presses ahead with October IPO
Sources said that the carrier’s listing is expected to raise around ~$100mn.
Jairo Ibarra
,
September 23, 2025
MGAs/MGUs
MGA Neptune launches IPO aiming for $331mn-$368mn in proceeds
The company is estimating its IPO price at $18-$20 per share.
Kyoung-son Song
,
September 22, 2025
Legal
Judge grants preliminary injunction in Parrish case
A federal judge restricted former Marsh employees from soliciting for Howden.
Clark Mindock
,
September 18, 2025
Regulation
Litigation over unpaid claims increasing in Florida: Weiss Ratings
A report by the ratings agency challenges current industry wisdom.
Clark Mindock
,
September 11, 2025
Catastrophe losses
Lack of hurricane activity this season shouldn’t lull insurers: Siffert
Models anticipate a busier second half, particularly in the next few weeks.
Adam Kovac
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September 10, 2025
M&A
SageSure agrees deal to purchase Floridian MGA and property insurer
The deal is expected to result in $700mn in combined GWP in Florida upon completion.
Jai Singh
,
September 10, 2025
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