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Huge Increases in Florida Sinkhole Insurance Rates
July 28, 2011 | TampaBay.com

Sinkholes are an expensive problem in some parts of Florida. Now, after claims have far exceeded premiums, rates are going up an average of over 400% across the state and over 2000% in problem areas.


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