Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters

09/02/2026

REMEMBERING THE LABOR DAY HURRICANE OF 1935

On Labor Day, September 2, 1935, one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to strike the United States made landfall in the Florida Keys.

The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 was catastrophic—devastating communities in the Keys and taking hundreds of lives. With extraordinary winds and storm surge, it remains an unforgettable chapter in Florida hurricane history. More than 90 years later, its lesson is still relevant:

Hurricane season doesn’t take a holiday.

September marks the historical peak of Atlantic hurricane activity, making this a good time for Floridians to check their preparedness plans, understand their insurance coverage, photograph and document their property, and know what they will do if a storm threatens.

And if your property is damaged, remember: documenting and proving your loss is an important part of the insurance claim process.

This Labor Day, enjoy the time with family and friends—but stay prepared.

Know your policy.
1 - Document your property.
2 - Have a hurricane plan.
3 - Be ready before the storm.

Prepared today. Protected tomorrow.

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08/27/2026

Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Nepal who are in search and rescue survival mode after catastrophic flooding after a devastating earthquake

08/25/2026

REMEMBERING HURRICANE KATRINA | AUGUST 2005 - 21 years ago today

Before Katrina became a name forever associated with New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, it struck South Florida first.

On August 25, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall near the Miami-Dade/Broward County line as a Category 1 hurricane, bringing damaging winds, flooding rains and widespread power outages.

But Katrina's story was only beginning.

After crossing South Florida and entering the Gulf, the storm rapidly intensified—eventually reaching Category 5 strength before turning toward the northern Gulf Coast.

On August 29, Katrina made landfall in southeastern Louisiana as a powerful Category 4 hurricane. What followed became one of the most devastating natural disasters in American history.

Twenty-one years later, Katrina remains a powerful reminder of something every Floridian should remember:

A storm can change dramatically in just a matter of days.

Don't wait until a hurricane is at your doorstep to prepare.

1-Review your insurance coverage.
2-Photograph your home and belongings.
3-Keep important documents somewhere safe and accessible.
4-Have your hurricane plan ready.

And remember—where a storm is today doesn't tell us what it may become tomorrow.

Were you in South Florida when Katrina crossed the state—or along the Gulf Coast when it made its second U.S. landfall? Share your Katrina story in the comments.

Remember the past. Prepare for what's next.

08/24/2026

Why did State Farm fight so hard to make this case disappear from the published books? State Farm’s own depublication request gives us a pretty good idea. State Farm argued that Nargizyan would lead to more cases surviving summary judgment, more punitive damage claims against corporate defendants, and more pressure on insurers and other corporations to settle cases.

That tells you quite a bit, given the scrutiny State Farm is under in Oklahoma right now.

The California Supreme Court rejected State Farm's request to depublish Nargizyan, preserving an important decision on claim denials.

08/24/2026

For Don Wood, it’s about more than adjusting insurance claims — it’s about helping people when they need someone in their corner.

In this installment of FAPIA’s “Why I Became a Public Adjuster” series, Don shares what drew him to the profession and the purpose behind representing policyholders through the insurance claim process.

Public adjusters see firsthand the difference knowledgeable representation can make for homeowners and business owners after a loss. These are the people — and the stories — behind the profession.

Why did YOU become a public adjuster? Tell us your story in the comments.

Why become a public adjuster?For Don Wood, it’s about more than a...