Florida insurers accused of altering Hurricane Ian damage estimates; state investigating

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AMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis says two state investigations have been launched following reports that insurance companies have been slashing Hurricane Ian payouts, leaving homeowners to foot the repair bill.

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he allegations were first made more than three months ago in Tallahassee, during a Florida House committee meeting.

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n December, lawmakers convened a special session on property insurance. They wanted to pass massive reforms requested by insurance companies.

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ome said it was a bad idea, including three insurance adjusters, who tried and failed, to stop the law from being passed. M

ore than 4,700 complaints filed against insurers post-Hurricane

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