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🏠 Homeowners Insurance

Florida Homeowners Insurance That Actually Covers You

Florida’s insurance market is unlike anywhere else. Hurricane risk, flood zones, aging roofs, and carrier instability make getting the right homeowners policy a challenge. Nymble shops multiple carriers to find coverage that fits your home and budget.

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What’s Covered

Florida HO-3 Homeowners Coverage

A standard Florida HO-3 policy covers your home’s structure, personal property, liability, and additional living expenses. But in Florida, the details matter more than anywhere else.

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Dwelling Coverage
Protects your home’s structure against covered perils including fire, wind, hail, and lightning. In Florida, hurricane and windstorm coverage is critical and often has a separate deductible.
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Personal Property
Covers your belongings — furniture, electronics, clothing — if they’re damaged or stolen. High-value items like jewelry may need a scheduled personal articles floater for full protection.
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Liability Protection
Covers legal expenses and damages if someone is injured on your property or you’re found liable for damage to someone else’s property. Florida’s litigation environment makes adequate limits essential.
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Additional Living Expenses
If your home is uninhabitable after a covered loss, ALE covers temporary housing, meals, and other increased living costs while your home is being repaired or rebuilt.
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Wind & Hurricane
Wind coverage is typically included in your HO-3 but comes with a separate hurricane deductible (often 2–5% of dwelling value). A wind mitigation inspection can significantly reduce your premium.
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Flood Insurance (Separate)
Flood is not included in homeowners insurance. Florida homeowners should strongly consider a separate flood policy through the NFIP or a private carrier like Neptune or Wright Flood.
Florida Pricing Factors

What Affects Your Homeowners Rate

Florida homeowners premiums are influenced by factors unique to the state. Understanding these can help you save.

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Roof Age & Material
Many Florida carriers won’t write homes with roofs older than 15 years. A newer roof — especially impact-rated shingles or metal — dramatically lowers your premium.
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Wind Mitigation Features
Hurricane straps, impact windows, hip roofs, and secondary water resistance all qualify for credits. A wind mitigation inspection is one of the best investments a FL homeowner can make.
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Distance to Coast
Proximity to the coastline increases windstorm risk and premiums. Properties within a few miles of the coast may face higher rates or limited carrier availability.
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Construction Type & Year
Concrete block, frame, and masonry homes are rated differently. Homes built after the 2002 Florida Building Code update generally qualify for better rates.
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Claims History
Your personal claims history and your property’s loss history (CLUE report) affect pricing and carrier eligibility. Nymble helps you navigate carriers that are more flexible with claims history.
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Insurance Score
Most Florida carriers use a credit-based insurance score in pricing. Maintaining good credit can meaningfully impact your homeowners premium.
Why Nymble for Homeowners

An Independent Agency Built for Florida

Florida’s homeowners insurance market has been through a lot — carrier insolvencies, rate hikes, and tightening underwriting. As an independent agency, Nymble isn’t locked into a single carrier. We represent multiple Florida-licensed homeowners carriers, which means we can shop your policy when your current carrier raises rates, tightens eligibility, or exits the market entirely.

Our licensed agents understand Florida-specific challenges: Citizens depopulation, wind mitigation credits, 4-point inspections, and the nuances of hurricane deductibles. We’ll help you find the right balance between premium and protection — not just the cheapest number on paper.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer in Tampa, a snowbird with a second home in Naples, or a long-time Floridian tired of overpaying, we’re here to help.

Common Questions

Florida Homeowners Insurance FAQ

What is an HO-3 policy? +
An HO-3 is the standard homeowners insurance policy form in Florida. It provides “open perils” coverage for your dwelling (meaning it covers everything unless specifically excluded) and “named perils” coverage for personal property. It’s the most common form and what most Florida homeowners carry.
Is flood insurance included in homeowners? +
No. Flood damage is specifically excluded from all standard homeowners policies. If you want protection against rising water — which includes storm surge, heavy rain overflow, and river flooding — you need a separate flood insurance policy. Nymble can help you compare NFIP and private flood options.
What is a wind mitigation inspection? +
A wind mitigation inspection documents the wind-resistant features of your home: roof shape, roof-to-wall connections, opening protection (shutters or impact windows), and secondary water resistance. Florida law requires carriers to offer discounts for these features, so a wind mit report is one of the best ways to lower your premium.
What is a 4-point inspection? +
A 4-point inspection evaluates four key home systems: roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Most Florida carriers require a 4-point for homes older than 20–25 years. It’s different from a full home inspection — it’s specifically for insurance underwriting purposes.
What is Citizens Property Insurance? +
Citizens is Florida’s state-backed insurer of last resort. If you can’t find coverage in the private market, Citizens is available — but it’s not always the cheapest option, and it comes with assessment risk. Nymble can help determine if a private carrier offers better coverage and pricing than Citizens, and we can assist with the Citizens depopulation process if you’re being moved to a private carrier.
How much does Florida homeowners insurance cost? +
Florida homeowners insurance varies significantly based on location, construction, roof age, and coverage limits. The statewide average is among the highest in the country. The best way to find your actual rate is to get a personalized quote — Nymble compares options from multiple carriers so you can see real numbers for your specific home.

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