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The homeowners insurance market is characterized by competition between small or regional insurers with local market knowledge and large national insurers possessing significant brand recognition, experience, and capital. In Florida, recent weather events and increased first-party litigation have influenced competition among admitted market insurers, though conditions are beginning to stabilize. The industry is subject to strict regulation, limiting product differentiation and resulting in low barriers to entry aside from regulatory capital and requirements. Competition primarily focuses on price and customer experience. Additionally, some states, including Florida, have state-authorized insurance mechanisms that provide coverage to consumers unable to obtain private insurance. The largest such mechanism in Florida is Citizens Property Insurance Corporation ("Citizens"), which competes with private insurers to varying degrees based on market and public policy factors.