Resources for Real Estate and Mortgage along the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Map
Getting insurance during hurricane season can be a challenge. Click below to track current hurricane activity.
Glossary of Terms
Don't get lost in a sea of terms. Gulf Coast Insurance wants to help you understand your plan. Click below to view the NAIC's glossary of insurance terms
Brace Disaster Guide
Although weather events can be devastating, you can prepare for most of them. Please utilize these preparedness tools from our partner organizations to ensure that you, your family, your business or organization is ready for any type of disaster.
Some Florida homeowners see relief as competitive insurance market lowers rates
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Policyholders in Florida are starting to see more protection for their homes and some relief in their pockets. Experts say a growing market for insurance policies is becoming more competitive, creating lower rates for customers.
'Going to have to change': Property insurance crisis hinders Northwest Florida homeowners
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says lawsuits over insurance claims are a leading cause for higher rates. DeSantis says Florida fights around 100,000 claims in court each year -- far more that any other state. He says homeowners are paying the price for it in property insurance rates.
New Holley fire station sits empty as funds fall short after tax referendum failure
HOLLEY, Fla. -- Construction on Holley’s only fire station wrapped up in April, but there are no firefighters manning the station.
The $3.5 million dollar project broke ground last July with the intent of serving the more than 3,000 residents in the area. But now, there’s no money to pay the firefighters to work there.
Florida special session to address rising property insurance
Channel 3 spoke with the owner of Gulf Coast Insurance, Mary Jordan.
She estimates that just two years ago, a $250,000 home would have $1,200 to $1,500 annual premium. Today, that same house could have a $3,000 to $6,000 annual premium depending on where it's located.