Did Hurricane Ian Bust Florida’s Housing Boom?

<p>Since Hurricane Ian devastated southwestern Florida last month, residents have filed a record number of insurance claims for the damage caused by the storm.</p><p>Today, Chris Flavelle, a climate reporter for The Times, discusses whether the insurance companies can survive. And if they can’t, what will the effect be on Florida’s housing market, the cornerstone of its economy?</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/christopher-flavelle">Christopher Flavelle</a>, a climate reporter for The New York Times.</p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>The hurricane’s record-breaking cost will make it even harder for many to get insurance, experts say —<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/13/climate/florida-real-estate-hurricane-ian.html"> threatening home sales, mortgages and construction</a>.</li><li>Aerial videos and photos show the<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/10/01/us/hurricane-ian-fort-myers-beach-damage.html"> destruction caused by Hurricane Ian</a> on Fort Myers Beach, Fla.</li></ul><p>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. </p>