Insurance Rate Increase May Not Be Enough, Roach Warns

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Insurance Rate Increase May Not Be Enough, Roach Warns

Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach assured Virgin Islands homeowners Wednesday that windstorm and other property insurance was still available but global pressures were limiting options and raising prices.

Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community

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