5 QUESTIONS WITH SUSAN STRAKER AND JAY CARBINE

Insurers tell how they decreased rates

What’s it like to be one of the few insurers in the state that met the state mandate to decrease rates? We asked Coral Insurance of Hollywood.

INSURANCE

Little insurance relief for businesses

Businesses are finding little relief in the commercial insurance market: Rates are still high, and windstorm coverage is scarce.

Why insurance reform is falling short

Seven months after Florida lawmakers expanded the government's role in the state's insurance market, rates should be lower and insurers should be willing to write more policies.

5 QUESTIONS WITH ALEX SINK

Florida through the eyes of its CFO

State CFO Alex Sink talks about Florida's pressing financial concerns, including insurance, taxes, real estate and PIP.

More in S. Fla. may jump into state pool

Citizens Property Insurance, cursed and dreaded since its inception, is becoming a lower-cost coverage option for some homeowners.

State takes on more risk to give insurance relief

TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Legislature voted Monday to overhaul the state's hurricane-insurance market, promising big savings for homeowners and businesses while expanding the role and risk of the state as never before.

Pay now or pay later?

Relief from rocketing insurance rates is on the way.

Alex Sink proposes solutions to Florida's insurance crisis

Don't be fooled by Adelaide ''Alex'' Sink's laid-back Southern drawl.

Homeowners demand action on soaring insurance rates

Florida homeowners are no longer silent victims of the state's insurance crisis. From the Keys to the Panhandle, they've mobilized.

Braving the storm of criticism

Few people would envy Bruce Douglas' job.