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Citizens Takeout

Should You Leave Citizens for a Private Insurer?

Truscott Insurance Solutions
July 12, 2026
5 min read

Many Florida homeowners with Citizens policies wonder whether they should move to a private insurer. The honest answer is that it depends on the offer, and comparing carefully is the only way to know.

Reasons to consider leaving

Citizens is designed as a last resort, and its coverage options can be more limited than private policies. Private carriers may offer broader coverage, and in some cases a competitive price. If your home no longer needs a last-resort insurer, you may have better options.

Reasons to stay, at least for now

A private offer is not automatically better. It may carry a higher premium, different deductibles, or narrower terms. Always compare the full policy, not just the headline price.

How to compare fairly

  • Match the coverage limits and deductibles side by side.
  • Check hurricane and windstorm terms specifically.
  • Confirm the carrier's stability and service reputation.

What Truscott recommends

This is a decision worth a second opinion. A licensed agent can lay the options next to each other so the trade-offs are clear. Learn more about leaving Citizens or request a quote.

Free tools from Truscott

  • Citizens takeout letter review
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  • Takeout first-renewal check-up

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