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Florida auto insurance rate approvals

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation approved a 7% cut in USAA auto rates, affecting more than 498,000 policies (notice dated Oct. 26, 2026). On Oct. 29 it highlighted home insurance rate cuts in effect in October, reaching more than 824,300 Florida homeowners with reductions of up to 12.1%, and said more decisions are expected in November and December.

2 articles · following since Oct. 27, 2026 · last update Oct. 29, 2026

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  1. Florida says 824,300 homeowners get insurance rate cuts in October, up to 12.1%

    The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation says more homeowners rate decreases are coming in November and December, but its release does not list which companies are cutting rates.

  2. Florida Approves 7% Auto Rate Decrease for USAA, Affecting 498,000+ Policies

    The state Office of Insurance Regulation says the rate cut covers more than 498,000 USAA auto policies in Florida.

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