Nadeen Yanes

Cape Coral

Anchor and Reporter at WFTS-TV (Tampa, FL)

Anchor/Reporter at ABC Action News | Edward R. Murrow recipient | 5x FL Associated Press winner | TPA SWFL ⬅️ ORL ⬅️ ORF ⬅️ RIC ⬅️ PCB |

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New insurance company launches in Florida, signaling market improvement

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Nadeen Yanes

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — State insurance leaders say Florida is coming out of the insurance crisis it has been in for nearly a decade, with insurers stabilizing rates and more companies entering the Florida market. A sign of growth, according the Office of Insurance regulation, approving the 13th company just approved the enter the Florida market in April: Patriot Select Property and Casualty Insurance.
The hidden impact of tariffs: Why your home and auto insurance may rise

3 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Nadeen Yanes

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — As tariff talks continue, concerns persist about how they could impact your household budget, including your home and auto insurance rates. Certainly, the tariffs are going to affect everybody to some extent. It doesn't matter if you're wealthy, poor, or a non-profit like us, these costs are being passed on to the consumer, whoever that is," said Tracy Schofield.
'No way it's going to flood': Hudson homeowner questions Citizens Property Insurance flood requirements

1 month ago | abcactionnews.com | Nadeen Yanes

HUDSON, Fla. — After receiving a letter from Citizens Property Insurance this year stating that he is now required to get flood insurance, one Hudson homeowner emailed ABC Action News to ask how Citizens valued his property. FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIREMENT In 2023, Citizens Property Insurance began phasing in a requirement that policyholders get flood insurance coverage for their property, whether they live in a flood zone or not.
No-Fault vs. At-Fault: How Florida's proposed auto insurance changes could impact your wallet

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Nadeen Yanes

Share CLEARWATER, Fla. — As Florida drivers pay the highest for auto insurance rates in the nation , state lawmakers are looking to once again repeal Florida's No-Fault auto insurance system. Through studies and speaking to out-of-state drivers, we are looking into the impacts this could have on your bottom line. NO-FAULT: No-fault auto insurance laws require every driver to file a claim with their own insurance company after an accident, regardless of who was at fault.
No-Fault vs. At-Fault: How Florida's proposed auto insurance changes could impact your wallet

1 month ago | abcactionnews.com | Nadeen Yanes |Forrest Saunders

CLEARWATER, Fla. — As Florida drivers pay the highest for auto insurance rates in the nation, state lawmakers are looking to once again repeal Florida's No-Fault auto insurance system. Through studies and speaking to out-of-state drivers, we are looking into the impacts this could have on your bottom line.
The silence of insurers in the face of claim denials

1 month ago | abcactionnews.com | Nadeen Yanes

TAMPA, Fla. — During our coverage of our Patient No More investigative series, you have seen the anger, felt the frustrations, and witnessed the tears of several patients who told us their medical claims were denied and, in many cases, for life-saving measures. “There were times I felt like I'd be better off dead instead of trying to fight, trying to keep going, trying to survive,” said Linda Brown.
Insurance expert breaks down insurance bills to watch in the upcoming session

2 months ago | abcactionnews.com | Nadeen Yanes

A report released last month showed that sky-high insurance rates are the primary concern for Florida voters. The report was released by the Associated Industries of Florida ahead of the legislative session that started last week, with property insurance costs ranking as the top issue for Floridians at 33%. So we are looking at what lawmakers are doing in Tallahassee to bring you relief, and what insurance bills could actually have some traction this year.
Nearly 40 percent of drivers are under-insured in Florida, second in the nation

2 months ago | abcactionnews.com | Nadeen Yanes

FLORIDA — A new study from the Insurance Rate Council shows a spike in drivers without insurance or insufficient insurance in Florida. The study said around 20% of drivers in Florida are without insurance (7th), and 38% are under-insured (2nd). The insurance research council is affiliated with the Insurance Information Institute. We spoke to Mark Friedlander with the Insurance Information Institute about the study. "Nearly 40% of drivers are under-insured, why so many?
Will lawmakers revive Florida’s My Safe Home program? Homeowners await property insurance relief

2 months ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Nadeen Yanes

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Next week, Florida lawmakers will return to Tallahassee for the 2025 legislative session. As part of concerns to ease property insurance rates, lawmakers will once again look to replenish the My Safe Florida Home Program, which quickly ran out of money last year. The My Safe Florida Home Program is a home-hardening program that allows Florida homeowners to strengthen their homes with up to $10,000 in state grant funding with the goal of bringing down high insurance rates.
Will lawmakers revive Florida’s My Safe Home program?

2 months ago | fox4now.com | Nadeen Yanes

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Next week, Florida lawmakers will return to Tallahassee for the 2025 legislative session. As part of concerns to ease property insurance rates, lawmakers will once again look to replenish the My Safe Florida Home Program, which quickly ran out of money last year. ABC Action News anchor Nadeen Yanes has covered the program's challenges and successessince it rolled out.