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    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BROWN & BROWN INC
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000079282
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	INSURANCE AGENTS BROKERS & SERVICES [6411]
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    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		STREET 1:		220 S. RIDGEWOOD AVE.
    		CITY:			DAYTONA BEACH
    		STATE:			FL
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