Windward Risk Managers cuts Florida property insurance rates for Edison and Florida Peninsula

theinsurer.com· June 29, 2026

Windward Risk Managers has announced rate reductions for Florida property insurance policies underwritten by Florida Peninsula Insurance Company and Edison Insurance Company. This adjustment represents a notable development in the state's volatile property insurance market, which has faced years of rising premiums and carrier exits. The rate cuts suggest a potential stabilization in the risk environment or improved financial positioning for these specific insurers, offering a rare reprieve for policyholders in the region. This move may signal to the broader industry that recent legislative reforms in Florida are beginning to yield tangible results for carriers and consumers alike.

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