Florida Peninsula Insurance Company
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This appetite summary is only a guide. Confirm eligibility, submission requirements, restrictions, and binding authority directly with the carrier or underwriter before relying on it.
Carrier appetite summary
Preferred business / target market - Florida residential property only; written through network of independent agents. - Owner-occupied one- to four-family dwellings, condos, and renters in good condition meeting all eligibility rules. - DP-3/landlord risks with professional property management, well-maintained structures, and no significant prior losses. - Properties that fall within the Quick Reference Guide’s target characteristics and pass automated/remote roof and property analytics; carrier emphasizes data-driven, disciplined underwriting, including roof condition, geometry, and surrounding vegetation. ([flinsco.com](https://flinsco.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Florida-Peninsula-Underwriting-Guide.pdf?utm_source=openai)) Key eligibility and appetite notes - Quick Reference Guide (edition 08-18) is positioned as a high-level appetite/eligibility summary; properties must also meet all rules in the full underwriting manual available in the secure agent portal. Risks outside stated target features "may be eligible" but require reference to the manual and, where applicable, underwriter review. ([flinsco.com](https://flinsco.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Florida-Peninsula-Underwriting-Guide.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Focus on limiting attritional losses and maintaining strong catastrophe performance; ongoing individual risk analysis and physical inspections are part of the underwriting approach. ([sbafla.com](https://www.sbafla.com/media/fmel1l3z/floridapeninsulainsurance.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - The carrier relies heavily on aerial/remote inspection tools (e.g., Cape Analytics, ZestyAI) for roof and property condition validation, especially roof age/condition, geometry, and vegetation exposure, which can impact both eligibility and pricing. ([capeanalytics.com](https://capeanalytics.com/resources/florida-peninsula-insurance-selects-cape/?utm_source=openai)) Restricted / declined characteristics (operational expectations) - Properties that do not meet target market characteristics in the Quick Reference Guide or in the full manual may be declined, restricted, or require special underwriting approval; examples typically include poor roof condition, significant prior loss history, or other high-risk features (agents are directed to the manual for specifics). ([flinsco.com](https://flinsco.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Florida-Peninsula-Underwriting-Guide.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Company strategy emphasizes providing wind-focused coverage and reducing attritional (non-cat) loss exposure; risks with indicators of ongoing non-cat loss activity (e.g., poor maintenance, repeated small losses) are disfavored. - Internal commentary and market feedback highlight strict guidelines and limited capacity; agents should expect tighter eligibility (e.g., certain water-loss histories, roof issues, and high-risk exposures may be unacceptable) and should screen accordingly before submission. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/Insurance/comments/1mqwg2b?utm_source=openai)) Geographic notes - Florida-only carrier; appetite is residential property throughout the state but subject to ZIP/territory-level eligibility and capacity controls enforced in rating/quoting and described in the full manual. - Strategy documents reference a focus on optimizing premium-to-PML and actively managing catastrophe exposure; some coastal and high-cat zones may be more tightly controlled or periodically closed to new business. ([sbafla.com](https://www.sbafla.com/media/fmel1l3z/floridapeninsulainsurance.pdf?utm_source=openai)) Submission and underwriting process - Agents are instructed to use the Quick Reference Guide only as a summary and to consult the full underwriting manual and rules on the secure agent portal (Agent Log-in → Manuals and Forms) before binding. ([flinsco.com](https://flinsco.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Florida-Peninsula-Underwriting-Guide.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - All risks must first meet base eligibility; out-of-guideline characteristics require manual review per underwriting manual. - Carrier conducts ongoing individual risk analysis, including physical on-site inspections as needed, and remote roof/property analytics at quote and post-bind; agents should ensure accurate data entry for construction, roof, and occupancy details to avoid post-bind underwriting issues. ([sbafla.com](https://www.sbafla.com/media/fmel1l3z/floridapeninsulainsurance.pdf?utm_source=openai)) Broker / producer instructions - Manuals and forms are accessible only through the agent portal; agents must log in to obtain current detailed rules and endorsements. ([flinsco.com](https://flinsco.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Florida-Peninsula-Underwriting-Guide.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Florida Peninsula distributes through a select network of independent agents; underwriting and marketing resources are aligned with agents handling most renewals, and agents are considered critical to underwriting, renewals, and claims servicing. ([sbafla.com](https://www.sbafla.com/media/fmel1l3z/floridapeninsulainsurance.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Underwriting contact is available via a dedicated email (underwriting@floridapeninsula.com) and standard customer service line for questions on eligibility and rule interpretation. ([worthinsurance.com](https://www.worthinsurance.com/florida-home-insurance-carriers/florida-peninsula-insurance-company-review?utm_source=openai)) Practical takeaways for placing business - Use the Quick Reference Guide only as a high-level appetite check; always confirm specifics in the full manual in the agent portal. - Pre-screen for: Florida residential occupancy, well-maintained roof and structure, acceptable loss history, and any carrier-specific disqualifiers noted in the manual (particularly around water losses and roof condition). - Expect and communicate that aerial/remote inspections and possible physical inspections will be used; inaccurate or optimistic roof/condition data at quote may lead to re-underwriting and changes to eligibility or premium. - For borderline or out-of-guideline risks, contact underwriting before binding and document any approvals in the file.