Hurricane Ian inflicted more punishment on Dakin Dairy Farms than any other storm in history. Owner Jerry Dakin estimates the damage at $3 million, plus 360 cows lost during the storm. Jerry Dakin seems resolute that Dakin Dairy Farms, 30771 Betts Rd. in Myakka City, will survive and recover— even though there is sadness at all that has been lost, and uncertainty over…
California experiences more natural disasters–– wildfires, atmospheric river flooding, earthquakes, drought and mudslides–– than any other state. The problems stem from egregious mismanagement and regulatory failure at California's Department of Insurance. For some time now, the insurance industry has been adopting an icier stance towards California.
Read more