The cost of homeowners insurance is becoming a key political issue as the 2026 midterm elections approach, according to a new study from online insurance marketplace Insurify. The study found 58% of Americans say rising home insurance costs are making them more likely to vote in the 2026 elections. In Florida, that number climbs to 65%. Insurify economist Julia Taliesin said the study examined whether there was any connection in some of these states between the political environment and insurance regulation. Insurify puts the Florida statewide average premium at $8,292, with a modest 2% increase expected this year.
The study found 84% of Florida respondents plan to vote in the 2026 midterms, with 72% of Florida respondents being homeowners. Among Florida homeowners, 49% reported their home insurance premiums increased in the last 12 months. Additionally, 57% of Florida respondents feel negative about the state of the economy and 71% believe elections affect home insurance costs in their state. According to state leaders, reforms on insurance litigation have led to stable and in many cases lower rates as more companies enter Florida adding to competition. Yet in many parts of the state, including South Florida, insurance premiums have risen as inflation and home values have increased. Republican state leaders this year have been leading the charge for property tax reform as a new affordability target. Taliesin said insurance complexity may be driving that political shift in focus, noting that insurance is complicated.