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Florida Wind Mitigation Discounts and Condo HO-6 Basics

Florida insurers must offer hurricane loss-mitigation discounts when your home has qualifying wind-resistant features verified on the Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form. Condo unit owners usually need an HO-6 policy for interior and personal property risks the association master policy does not cover.

Florida Hurricane Deductible: Percentage vs Regular Deductible

A Florida hurricane deductible is usually a percentage of your dwelling limit, not a flat dollar amount like your all-other-perils deductible. It applies during a defined National Hurricane Center warning window and runs on a calendar-year basis with the same insurer group.

Can't Find Homeowners Insurance in Florida? How Citizens Works

Citizens Property Insurance is Florida's insurer of last resort when no authorized company will write you, or when comparable authorized coverage costs more than 20% above Citizens. You apply through an appointed agent after the Clearinghouse check.

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