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Wind Insurance Incentives in Florida

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The State of Florida is offering wind insurance incentives; that is, if homeowners take certain measures to strengthen their homes, they may qualify for discounts on their insurance policies.
 
This article outlines ways in which to do this and references the Florida Department of Financial Services Website:
 
http://www.fldfs.com/


Florida Lists How to Obtain Wind Insurance Incentives

Insurance Journal - 3/28/2006 2:32 PM

Wind insurance incentives are available to Florida homeowners for building features that mitigate or reduce damage during high wind events like hurricanes. Methods that reduce wind damage include improved roof shingles, strong roof decks, hurricane clips/straps, impact resistant glazing or shutter protection for windows, roof shape and other construction techniques. These features can be added to an existing structure or incorporated by building code in a new structure.
 
Florida Statute 626.0629 requires insurance companies to offer Florida homeowners "discounts, credits, or other rate differentials..." for construction techniques that reduce damage and los

 
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