Florida House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) issued the following statement in light of the latest insurer exiting the state of Florida.
“Farmers Insurance leaving the state is a clear indication that nothing the Florida Republicans have done has solved the insurance crisis facing us. Instead of providing real relief and a strong market, insurance companies got $3 billion of our tax dollars as reinsurance aid, and a new law making it harder to hold them accountable in court. Policy holders will now scramble to find a company that will cover them, and I doubt many families will end up paying less than before. Despite the promises, we’re moving in the wrong direction.
“Floridians have been telling us this is one of their main concerns for a while now, and they need solutions, not culture war distractions Florida Republicans continue to prioritize. Florida House Democrats proposed House Bill 1477 just this past Legislative Session because it contained commonsense solutions that benefits homeowners while stabilizing the insurance market. We believe every Floridian deserves the freedom to be healthy, prosperous, and safe, and we will continue to fight for legislation that does just that.”
