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USAA to Return Nearly $1 Billion to Florida Members Through Dividends and Lower Rates

USAA announced a series of initiatives aimed at helping military families manage rising living costs, including insurance rate reductions, member dividends, safe-driving discounts, and banking benefits. The insurer said that about half of its auto policyholders are expected to see lower six-month premiums in 2026.

In Florida, USAA expects to deliver nearly $1 billion in combined savings and direct returns to eligible members between December 2025 and July 2026. The effort includes approximately $250 million in savings from auto insurance rate reductions averaging 14%, a $160 million dividend distributed in December 2025, and a newly announced $500 million dividend for eligible Florida auto policyholders. USAA said the latest dividend will be paid to around 830,000 members who held auto policies between 2023 and 2025, with eligible current policyholders expected to receive an average payment of about $760.

USAA attributed the improvements in Florida’s insurance market to civil litigation and tort reforms that reduced legal system abuse and litigation costs, creating conditions that enabled the company to return savings to members. The insurer noted that Georgia and Louisiana enacted similar reforms in 2025, while New York is pursuing comparable measures.

Founded in 1922, USAA provides insurance, banking, and retirement products to members of the U.S. military, veterans, and their families. The company serves more than 14.5 million members.