Florida Agents Under Pressure
Florida insurance agents are under pressure to place property risks with the public insurer Citizens but they must also explain the risks of Citizens and explore private markets in what is a very emotional situation. FAIA’s Jeff Grady offers the agents’ viewpoint from the Demotech/Insurance Journal Florida Private Sector Summit.
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