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And while other insurance companies may take a more hands-off approach, we do a bit of the opposite - helping you at any and every stage you need us. You may not "speak the language" of home insurance - but we do, and we don't think you should be left in the dark. In addition to resources to help you deepen your understanding of home insurance in general, here are some resources to stay prepared before an extreme weather event, what to do while one is happening, and how to respond afterwards. [![](https://www.floridafamily.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2026AMBESTimage.jpg?width=5559&height=3706&name=2026AMBESTimage.jpg) ](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/am-best-2026) #### [AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Ratings for Florida Family Insurance](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/am-best-2026) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OLDWICK - JULY 08, 2026 10:27 AM (EDT) AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to “bbb+”... [Financial Strength](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/tag/financial-strength) [Read More](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/am-best-2026) [![](https://www.floridafamily.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_CleanUp.jpeg?width=5671&height=3780&name=AdobeStock_CleanUp.jpeg) ](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/post-storm) #### [Post-Storm Cleanup: A Comprehensive Guide](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/post-storm) Essential Tips for Effective Post-Storm Home Cleanup Major storms can occasionally leave behind a trail of destruction that’s overwhelming to deal... [Flood](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/tag/flood) [Storm Preparation](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/tag/storm-preparation) [Insurance Tips](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/tag/insurance-tips) [Read More](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/post-storm) [![](https://www.floridafamily.com/hs-fs/hubfs/news-update.jpg?width=5407&height=3605&name=news-update.jpg) ](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/am-best-2024) #### [AM Best Revises Outlooks to Stable for Florida Family Insurance](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/am-best-2024) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OLDWICK - JUNE 07, 2024 03:23 PM (EDT) AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial... 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When you purchase Florida homeowners insurance to protect your home, it’s... [Insurance Tips](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/tag/insurance-tips) [FAQs](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/tag/faqs) [Read More](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/home-value) [![](https://www.floridafamily.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ketterman_140623_8924.jpeg?width=1500&height=754&name=Ketterman_140623_8924.jpeg) ](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/insurance-basics) #### [Home Insurance 101: Understanding coverages and limits](https://www.floridafamily.com/blog/insurance-basics) Especially in a disaster-prone state like Florida, insurance is essential — but that doesn't mean it should be complicated. Understanding your... 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