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Florida Insurer Citizens Finds Inequities in Homeowner Discounts

February 22, 2010

Recent policyholder inspections by Citizens Property Insurance Corp. found some homeowners are getting more of a discount for fortifying their homes than they are eligible for.

The state-backed insurer looked at 452 policyholders. Of those, more than two-thirds were getting more discounts than they should.

The insurer said this week that 311 homes were receiving more than they are owed, while 39 aren’t getting enough.

Citizens Spokeswoman Christine Turner Ashburn says policyholders who owe more will be told they can fortify their homes to receive the discounts or their premiums will rise.

Ashburn says the company is trying to be fair.

All Florida home insurance policyholders pay fees to offset Citizens’ deficits from previous hurricanes.

Topics Carriers Florida Homeowners

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  • February 24, 2010 at 2:06 am
    JR says:
    Shutters are great, but never worthy of the credit they produce. Fact, most homes do not suffer broken windows in a hurricane. most damage is attachments, pool cages, shingles... read more
  • February 23, 2010 at 8:17 am
    Mr. Solvent says:
    You have to look at both sides of this. Inspectors hired by the homeowner are there to find discounts that they may qualify for. Inspectors for the insurance companies are the... read more
  • February 22, 2010 at 2:27 am
    Johnny Cockrun says:
    I wonder if I could find an attorney who would take my case. Since Citizens screwed up and gave credits for invalid mitigation inspections, it means that my agency was shorte... read more

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