Who is Citizens Property Insurance Corporation? Why do they exist?

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation was created by the Florida Legislature in August 2002 as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, government entity.

Their Mission:

Efficiently provide property insurance protection in Florida to those who are, in good faith,
entitled to obtain coverage through the private market but are unable to do so, while also providing levels of customer service that are comparable to the standards of the private market.