Liability · PIP · Florida

Auto insurance for Florida drivers.

Florida is a no-fault state with one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers in the country. We shop around to find you the right coverage and the best auto insurance rates — in English or Spanish.

Florida's no-fault rules — and why they matter

Florida law requires every registered vehicle to carry at least $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and $10,000 in Property Damage Liability (PDL). PIP is no-fault coverage — it pays a portion of your own medical bills and lost wages after an accident, no matter who caused it.

What catches a lot of drivers off guard: Bodily Injury liability isn't legally required for most private vehicle owners in Florida. That doesn't mean it's optional in practice — if you cause an accident that injures someone, you're personally exposed to medical bills and legal costs that PIP alone won't come close to covering.

The uninsured-driver problem: Florida consistently has one of the highest rates of uninsured motorists in the country. Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage protects you if the other driver doesn't carry enough insurance to pay for your injuries — a real risk on South Florida roads.

Coverage types — what you actually need

Every policy is built from a handful of coverage types. Here's what each one actually does:

Liability (BI/PD)

Pays for injuries or property damage you cause to others in an at-fault accident. Not legally required for most drivers in Florida, but the coverage that protects your personal assets most directly.

PIP

Florida's required no-fault coverage. Pays a portion of your own medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault, up to the policy minimum of $10,000.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist

Covers your injuries when the at-fault driver has little or no insurance — common enough in Florida that most agents strongly recommend it.

Collision & Comprehensive

Collision covers damage to your own car from an accident; comprehensive covers theft, vandalism, flooding, and storm damage. Usually required if you're financing or leasing.

What affects your rate in Florida

Florida auto insurance pricing depends on more than just your driving record. As an independent agency, we compare carriers that weigh these factors differently — which is exactly where the savings usually are.

Driving record

Accidents, tickets, and claims history are the biggest factor — and the one most within your control.

Vehicle

Make, model, age, and safety features all affect both your premium and repair costs.

Credit-based insurance score

Florida allows insurers to factor this in alongside your driving history — it's one more reason quotes vary so much between carriers.

Zip code

Traffic density, accident frequency, and theft rates vary block by block across South Florida, and pricing follows.

Local risk, county by county

South Florida carries some of the highest auto insurance rates in the state — for reasons that differ by county.

Miami-Dade

Consistently ranks among the most expensive counties in Florida for auto insurance, driven by traffic density, accident frequency, and PIP fraud claims.

Broward

High traffic corridors and a dense uninsured-driver population make Uninsured Motorist coverage especially worth pricing out here.

Palm Beach

Rates run somewhat lower than Miami-Dade and Broward on average, but still carry the same statewide no-fault requirements and coverage gaps to watch for.

FR-44 vs. SR-22 — what's the difference

If a lapse, a DUI, or an at-fault accident without insurance triggers a state filing requirement, you'll start hearing these two terms — and they're not interchangeable.

FR-44 (Florida)

  • Required after a Florida DUI or a conviction for driving without insurance
  • Demands higher liability limits than the state minimum — typically $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage
  • Filed by your insurer directly with FLHSMV, usually for a minimum of 3 years
  • Used only in Florida and Virginia

SR-22 (most other states)

  • The certificate most people have heard of — required in the majority of other states for similar violations
  • Only proves you carry that state's standard minimum liability limits, not the higher amount FR-44 requires
  • Florida doesn't use SR-22 at all — if you're required to carry one elsewhere and relocate here, it converts to an FR-44
  • Also typically required for around 3 years

Either filing signals higher risk to carriers, which pushes rates up regardless of who writes the policy — but the increase varies a lot between carriers. Whether you need an FR-44 or an SR-22, we shop high-risk-friendly carriers so you're not paying more than you have to while you carry it.

Frequently asked questions

Is auto insurance required in Florida?

Yes. Florida requires every registered vehicle owner to carry at least $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and $10,000 in Property Damage Liability (PDL). Bodily Injury liability isn't legally required for most drivers, but it's strongly recommended given how many uninsured drivers are on Florida roads.

What is PIP and why does Florida require it?

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is Florida's no-fault coverage — it pays a portion of your own medical bills and lost wages after an accident, regardless of who caused it. Florida requires a minimum of $10,000 in PIP coverage on every registered vehicle.

Do I need bodily injury liability coverage in Florida?

It isn't legally required for most private drivers, but it's one of the most important coverages you can carry. Without it, you're personally exposed if you injure someone in an at-fault accident — medical bills and legal costs can far exceed what PIP alone would cover.

Why are Florida auto insurance rates so high?

Florida consistently ranks among the most expensive states for car insurance due to a high rate of uninsured drivers, no-fault PIP fraud, litigation costs, and severe weather exposure. Rates vary significantly by zip code, which is why shopping multiple carriers matters so much here.

How can I lower my auto insurance rate in Florida?

Bundling auto with a homeowners or renters policy, raising your deductible, keeping a clean driving record, and — most importantly — shopping multiple carriers instead of renewing with the same one every year are the most reliable ways to lower your rate. As an independent agency, that comparison shopping is exactly what we do for you.

Let's talk auto coverage.

Tell us about your vehicle and driving history — we'll shop liability, PIP, and full coverage across multiple carriers and come back with real numbers, in English or Spanish.

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