Once again our readers gave it to us with both barrels when we asked them in an online poll what they thought about the fracas in Florida between State Farm and the coastal property insurance market.

Our question centered on what will happen to the current State Farm agency force when the company pulls out of the state–and, if they're allowed to compete as independent agents, whether they present a threat to independent agents.

When asked if State Farm agents in Florida should compete with independent agents, 37.5% said yes, while 62.5% said no.

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