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Citizens Takeout

Your Florida Home Insurance Renewal Went Up: What Are Your Options?

Truscott Team
July 14, 2026
5 min read

Opening a renewal notice to find a much higher premium is a familiar and frustrating experience for Florida homeowners. The good news is that a renewal increase is not the end of the conversation. You have options.

Why premiums rise

Florida premiums have climbed for reasons largely outside any single homeowner's control: storm risk, rebuilding costs, and pressures across the insurance market. Your own renewal may also reflect roof age, past claims, or changes in your carrier's appetite.

What you can do about it

  • Shop the market: another carrier may price your home differently.
  • Review your deductibles: adjusting them can change the premium.
  • Document mitigation: a wind mitigation inspection may unlock credits.
  • Recheck your coverage amount: make sure you are insured for the right rebuild cost, not more.

Do not simply drop coverage

Cutting essential coverage to save money can leave you exposed when you most need it. The better path is finding the right price for the coverage you actually need.

What Truscott recommends

Before you accept a steep increase, let a licensed agent shop it for you. Learn more about handling a renewal increase or start a quote.

Free tools from Truscott

  • Citizens takeout letter review
  • Leaving Citizens on your terms
  • Takeout first-renewal check-up

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