Hurricane Mitigation Insurance Discounts

" The state of Florida requires insurance companies to offer discounts for protecting your home and mitigating damage that may be caused by hurricane-force winds.

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Securing your roof so it doesn’t blow off and protecting your windows from flying debris are the two most cost-effective measures you can take to safeguard your home

and reduce your windstorm (hurricane) premium.

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By installing mitigation features, you may be eligible to receive a reduction in your windstorm premium, reduce your out of pocket expenses, such as your hurricane deductible,

and minimize the damage to your home from a catastrophic event. These discounts apply only to the windstorm coverage of your policy. "

-FL Dept. of Financial Services