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US P/C rates fall 4% in August

08 September 2010

The composite rate for property and casualty placements in the US reduced 4% for August 2010 as compared to a reduction of -5% for August 2009.

The composite rate for property and casualty placements in the US reduced 4% for August 2010 as compared to a reduction of -5% for August 2009.

After examining the composite rate for the last twelve months, Richard Kerr, founder and chief executive...


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