Why Florida Homeowners Insurance Continues to Outrage Consumers

Home Insurance Buyers Guide, LLC today released an update on customer satisfaction with Florida homeowner insurance companies as reported by its subscribers. The company offers a searchable database at www.homeinsurancebuyers.org where homeowners can find private insurance companies still writing new Florida homeowners insurance.

LAKE WORTH, Fla. (Business Wire EON) March 4, 2008 -- "We have been capturing overall customer satisfaction levels for Florida homeowner insurance companies since October 2007 as subscribers purchase the buyers guide," said company President Michael Letcher. Satisfaction levels are measured on a "1-10" scale where ("1" is dissatisfied and "10" is delighted.) Since October, 2007, 58% of new subscribers to the Buyers Guide report being dissatisfied with their Florida home insurance company. The following provides a look at the sources of dissatisfaction:

Florida Homeowner Insurance Cancellations Explain 60% of the

Dissatisfaction

Florida Home Insurance Company Dissatisfaction Reasons Reported:

Satisfaction Levels:

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Delighted ("9 or 10 Rating") 15% Policy Cancellations 60%

Satisfied ("6, 7 or 8 Rating") 27% Cost 20%

Dissatisfied ("1-5 Rating") 58% Customer Service 20%

National Companies Dominate Florida Home Insurance Policy

Cancellations Reported

Cancellations Reported By Company:

State Farm Florida Insurance Company 29%

Allstate Floridian Indemnity Company 18%

Nationwide Insurance Company of Florida 11%

Travelers - First Floridian Auto and Home Insurance Company 9%

Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance Company 7%

Hartford Insurance Company 7%

Hanover Insurance Company 7%

Other 12%

Mr. Letcher continued, "Our growing subscriber base indicates that Brevard, Pinellas, Orange, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties are experiencing the largest percentage of cancellations. As Florida absorbs 150,000 more cancellations in 2008, we are pleased that consumers are using the Buyers Guide to find more Florida homeowner insurance companies and save money - while providing an alternative to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation."

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About Home Insurance Buyers Guide, LLC

Home Insurance Buyers Guide, LLC is an independent, unbiased organization helping homeowners locate affordable, private insurance in Florida. For more information visit: www.homeinsurancebuyers.org.