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Multipreneur Richie Kidwell answers questions about the mold, restoration, and building damage industry. Listen to everything from services that help homeowners who have suffered from building damage to the latest legislative issues in the restoration industry. It’s all covered here!
In this episode of Contractor Talk, Richie Kidwell and co-host property damage attorney Hans Kennon break down Florida’s property insurance landscape and what homeowners should know right now.
They cover why homeowners should be wary of calling insurers just to “ask questions” about claims, as well as common carrier tactics such as restrictive check language and direct repair programs that steer work toward insurer-approved contractors while limiting accountability.
The discussion also touches on recent legislative changes that have reduced consumer protections, as well as broader market shifts, including insurer exits, Citizens depopulation, FIGA costs, and the impact of new carriers entering the state.
Special guest Tony Busby of Great Florida Insurance shares practical advice on shopping for policies through an agent, reviewing renewals closely, and identifying red flags such as capped water-damage coverage and actual-cash-value policies. He also explains how simple inquiries can sometimes be logged as claims.
The episode wraps with insights on hurricane season expectations, FEMA concerns, and proposed property tax changes affecting local services.
Join multipreneur Richie Kidwell and guests as they answer questions about the mold, restoration, and building damage industry. Get insight on services that help those who have suffered from building damage to the latest legislative issues in the industry.
You can listen LIVE on iHeart Radio every Tuesday. Episodes will be published after Tuesday, during the week every week.
Yes, we have guests on the show. You can expect the best of the best industry leaders to join in on the conversation.
We cover many topics on the show. Most of what we cover are based on the current events in the building damage industry, laws related to the industry, and important topics centered around our guests and their roles in the industry. Dive in to our episodes to really get a feel for our podcast and what we talk about!
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