When it comes to protecting your homes, WPTV has heard your concerns about homeowners insurance. But where can you go if no one will insure your home?
We met a St. Lucie County resident who is facing that predicament.
Britt Reynolds’ house sits along the Indian River Lagoon in Fort Pierce. It has nearly every upgrade possible, but insurance is still a problem.
“I got a letter Sept. 9 of this year. They’re canceling me effective Sept. 30,” Reynolds said.
This came despite having a metal roof and impact windows — things that homeowners are told to do. He was told by his insurer that his solar panels are a problem, along with the net metering that sells excess power back to Florida Power & Light.
“They are worried about the liability of electricity going back to FPL, someone getting shocked on the other side leaving the house,” Reynolds said. “I explained to them that FPL installed the metering.”