Weiss Ratings: Insurers' profits up, but rates may follow
19th Sep 2005, 15:04 GMT
Explaining both that companies are generally prepared to handle losses and consumers should be ready for higher rates, Weiss Ratings has disclosed first quarter earnings up 29 percent for the nation's property and casualty insurers.
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