Florida homeowners forced to look for alternatives after Farmers Insurance to leave state

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Some Florida homeowners will be left looking for new insurance after Farmers Insurance said it would pull out of the state. “I’m planning on having new policies within the next three months,” Dawn Turner said. Turner said her policy increased from $1,794 to $2,411. “It’s not a good sign for the market,” said David Murray, an insurance claim attorney in Tampa. “Our legislature is giving away policy holder rights to insurance companies and they’re getting nothing in return. Twice last year, Florida lawmakers passed sweeping property...