Condo insurer cancels policy then sends surprise collections bill
A Progressive Home Site condo insurance customer, after being quoted a rate roughly triple the average with no meaningful discount offered, cancelled the policy only to later receive a bill for over $400 with no prior mention, threatened with collections despite never filing a claim and having no missed payment history.
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