New Florida legislation aimed at cutting insurance premiums for the state's homeowners should not impact insurance company ratings, Fitch Ratings in Chicago said.

However, the rating agency noted a variety of problems it said could cut insurance market capacity.

The measure, which passed over the weekend, is expected be signed shortly by Republican Gov. Charlie Crist who ran on a platform of insurance reform.

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