A new report from the Labor Department shows nationwide the cost of auto insurance jumped nearly 2% in April, bringing the total annual gain to over 22%.

A recent survey by the Insurance Information Institute shows an alarming trend that 15% to 20% of Florida homeowners are scrapping coverage and self-insuring their homes.

Hurricane season just started and that means we need to prepare for the just in case experience.

Hurricane Season Preparations

The Florida Senate has approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms.

With inflation, everything costs more and making ends meet is a constant struggle for local families. So, News4JAX is giving you tools and tricks to help you save on some of your more expensive recurring bills.

In the last conversation Rance had with Mark Friedlander from the Insurance Information Institute, they chatted about what people need to do to prepare for storms.  This one focuses on the insurance aspect of hurricane prep.  Do you have enough coverage for your whole house at today’s prices?  You might have coverage for your home at $300K, but it might have a new appraisal at $325.  You would be responsible to cover any expenses above the original $300K.  They discuss the auto insurance needed in case your car is damaged in the storm.

Hurricane season officially started and the Jacksonville community needs to be prepared…just in case.  Mark Friedlander from the Insurance Information Institute chatted with Rance about steps people need to take to ensure they are ready in case a major storm passes through the area.  Make sure you store at least 14 days of non perishables which include water, some food items, medicines and pet supplies.  Every year, a tax free hurricane shopping event is open to the public.  This year’s event has been expanded to two weeks from May 28th to June 10th.

It’s the time of year, many Floridians dread…Hurricane season!  While it doesn’t officially start until June, the time to prepare is now.  Last year, actual storms exceeded predictions by 15.  This year, an above average number of storms is also predicted.  Though the specter is always unknown until it actually happens, there are many steps that should be considered to make sure you are not left in a lurch if Mother Nature unleashes her fury.  Rance Adams spoke with Mark Friedlander from the Insurance Information Institute about Hurricane Preparedness Week and things you can do to be ahead of the curve.

It’s the time of year, many Floridians dread…Hurricane season!  While it doesn’t officially start until June, the time to prepare is now.  Last year, actual storms exceeded predictions by 15.  This year, an above average number of storms is also predicted.  Though the specter is always unknown until it actually happens, there are many steps that should be considered to make sure you are not left in a lurch if Mother Nature unleashes her fury.  Rance Adams spoke with Mark Friedlander from the Insurance Information Institute about Hurricane Preparedness Week and things you can do to be ahead of the curve.

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