Nolan Insurance - A Division Of Apex Insurance Group Of WI, LLC
112 E Main St, Brandon, WI 53919
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112 E Main St, Brandon, WI 53919
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Brandon drivers pay $2,400-$3,200/year for full coverage. Learn how your I-75 commute affects rates and discover discounts that can save you hundreds.
The average cost of home insurance in Brandon is approximately $2,962 per year, which is significantly lower than Florida's statewide average of $8,770-$11,759. Your actual rate depends on your home's value, age, construction quality, and wind mitigation features. Most Brandon homeowners with a $300,000 home pay between $2,300-$3,500 annually.
A hurricane deductible is a separate, higher deductible that applies specifically to hurricane damage, calculated as a percentage of your home's insured value rather than a fixed dollar amount. Most policies offer 2%, 5%, or 10% options—meaning on a $300,000 home, you'd pay $6,000, $15,000, or $30,000 before insurance coverage begins. This deductible applies from when the National Hurricane Center issues a warning until 72 hours after the last warning expires.
Yes, flood insurance is strongly recommended even though Brandon is inland. Flood damage is never covered by standard home insurance policies, and Brandon experiences flash flooding due to heavy rainfall, limited elevation, and tropical storms. If you have Citizens Property Insurance, you may be required to carry flood coverage. Most Brandon homes in moderate-risk zones pay $400-$900 annually for flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program.
Wind mitigation features include roof-to-wall attachments (hurricane straps or clips), impact-resistant windows and doors, reinforced garage doors, and roofs built to modern building codes. Florida law requires insurers to discount your premiums for these features, potentially reducing costs by 20-45%. A wind mitigation inspection costs $75-$150 and provides documentation that qualifies you for these legally mandated discounts.
You're eligible for Citizens if no private insurance company will cover your home, or if available private coverage costs more than 20% above what Citizens would charge for comparable protection. Citizens serves as Florida's insurer of last resort. For 2025, Hillsborough County residents face approximately 12% rate increases with Citizens, and if you have wind coverage, you'll likely need to carry flood insurance as well.
Brandon's inland location—about 10 miles from Tampa Bay—provides measurably lower hurricane risk compared to coastal areas. Insurance companies calculate premiums based on exposure to storm surge and maximum wind speeds, and every mile inland reduces catastrophic damage probability. While Brandon still faces hurricane risks and is in a FEMA-designated "very high" risk county, the geographic advantage translates to substantially lower premiums than coastal Tampa, Apollo Beach, and other waterfront communities.
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