Security First Insurance Company has requested a 49% average statewide rate increase with regard to homeowners policies. The requested rate increase is not uniform and some areas are subject to a higher rate increase. Florida law allows the Office of Insurance Regulation to hold a public hearing for any purpose within the scope of the Insurance Code deemed to be necessary. Input from interested parties will be received at this public hearing. If you are unable to attend this public hearing, please forward your comments to Kristopher Duer at kristopher.duer@fldfs.com. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing, please telephone Sam Coskey (850)413-2616 or email sam.coskey@fldfs.com at least 48 hours before the hearing.