Stronger, more wind-resistive homes have lower windstorm losses, and lower windstorm losses mean reduced costs to insurance companies. This continuing education course explains Florida’s Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program and the state’s established “Culture of Preparedness.” Agents will learn how homeowners can reduce their wind exposure and may receive premium discounts based on wind resistive construction features. Florida's statutory wind mitigation provisions are reviewed.

Class highlights include:

• Florida Statutes Related to Wind Mitigation


• Wind Resistive Features


• Factors Considered in Establishing Premiums


• Premium Discounts for Wind Resistive Features


• Florida’s Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program


• The Case for Residential Mitigation


• Florida Administrative Codes


• Approved for 2 Hours of Elective Continuing Education