Dec. 8, 2005 - PROPERTY INSURANCE

Florida Select Insurance Co. is seeking a rate hike averaging 24.9 percent statewide
on its dwelling fire policies, which generally cover second homes and residential
rental properties from fire, wind, smoke, vandalism and other perils. An official
says the increase is needed because Florida is a "catastrophe-exposed state."


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