Why Florida Homeowners Insurance Continues to Outrage Consumers

LAKE WORTH, Fla. (Business Wire EON) March 4, 2008 -- "We have been capturing overall customer satisfaction levels for Florida homeowner insurance companies since October 2007 as subscribers purchase the buyers guide," said company President Michael Letcher. Satisfaction levels are measured on a "1-10" scale where ("1" is dissatisfied and "10" is delighted.) Since October, 2007, 58% of new subscribers to the Buyers Guide report being dissatisfied with their Florida home insurance company. The following provides a look at the sources of dissatisfaction:

Florida Homeowner Insurance Cancellations Explain 60% of the

 Dissatisfaction

   Florida Home Insurance Company    Dissatisfaction Reasons Reported:

              Satisfaction Levels:

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Delighted ("9 or 10 Rating")   15%   Policy Cancellations          60%

Satisfied ("6, 7 or 8 Rating") 27%   Cost                          20%

Dissatisfied ("1-5 Rating")    58%   Customer Service              20%

National Companies Dominate Florida Home Insurance Policy

 Cancellations Reported

Cancellations Reported By Company:

State Farm Florida Insurance Company                        29%

Allstate Floridian Indemnity Company                        18%

Nationwide Insurance Company of Florida                     11%

Travelers - First Floridian Auto and Home Insurance Company  9%

Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance Company           7%

Hartford Insurance Company                                   7%

Hanover Insurance Company                                    7%

Other                                                       12%

Mr. Letcher continued, "Our growing subscriber base indicates that Brevard, Pinellas, Orange, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties are experiencing the largest percentage of cancellations. As Florida absorbs 150,000 more cancellations in 2008, we are pleased that consumers are using the Buyers Guide to find more Florida homeowner insurance companies and save money - while providing an alternative to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation."

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