The Ian-aftermath continues to plague many homeowners in Southwest Florida and our insurance issues are far from over. But the state has stepped in to try to help you get answers and money.
CFO Jimmy Patronis told WINK News Consumer Reporter Andryanna Sheppard one of the ways his team will do that is with ‘Insurance Villages.’
“It’s so much more effective sitting across from another human being trying to close your claim. If you have an open claim, if you have a closed claim, if you have questions, if you want a check, you want to show up to our insurance village,” said Patronis.
Tuesday, dozens of homeowners turned out to FSW in South Fort Myers with paperwork-in-hand to try to resolve issues with their insurance provider. Some left with checks.
Hurricane Ian hit September 28, 2022. Before that, we were already dealing with an insurance crisis in the state. Fifteen home insurers have stopped writing new business in Florida since January of 2022. And, chances are, those companies which are still writing homeowners’ policies have increased their rates.
If you would like to share your situation with Andryanna Sheppard, you can do so through this form.
If you missed Tuesday’s Insurance Village, there are two more in Southwest Florida this week.
Locations:
Punta Gorda
Wednesday, June 28th and Thursday, June 29th
Charlotte County Event Center
75 Taylor Street
Punta Gorda
The insurance villages will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Companies participating:
- American Integrity
- Citizens
- FEMA/NFIP (Flood)
- FL Peninsula/Edison
- FrontLine/First Protective
- Heritage
- Homeowners Choice/TyTap
- Progressive/ASI
- SafePoint
- State Farm
- Tower Hill
- Universal P&C
What to bring:
- A driver’s license or other form of official identification
- Insurance cards and insurance policy information/documentation
- Pictures or documentation of the property being claimed as a loss resulting from Hurricane Ian
- Repair estimates
- Any additional insurance-related information that is readily accessible
