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Hurricane Debby Is Fading; Florida’s Hellish Insurance Crisis Isn’t

As Debby lurches up the East Coast—depositing heavy rains as far north as Vermont—Floridians continue to grapple with a storm whose effects won’t be leaving them anytime soon. Worsening weather has meant bigger payouts in Florida and also led to a dramatic, global rise in the cost of reinsurance—essentially, insurance for insurers, the cost of which companies pass on to their customers.

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Americans Are Flooding Into Florida Expecting ‘Paradise’ — But They’re Not Thinking About This One Hidden Cost That’s Only Been Getting Worse

Florida was the fastest-growing state in 2022, with people flocking there for the warm climate, tax advantages, job opportunities and retirement amenities. But it’s not always sunny in the Sunshine State. There’s one aspect to the cost to living in Florida that has cast a cloud over the state’s many benefits.

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