Florida insurance claims from Hurricanes Helene and Milton surpass $5B
The tab for insurance claims filed due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton has now exceeded $5 billion. The Office of Insurance Regulation ( OIR) reports a new total of $5.033 billion in claims as a result of Helene, which plowed into the Big Bend area on Sept. 26, and Milton, which hit the Gulf Coast on Oct. 9.