Insurance (property/casualty)
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The property and casualty insurance industry in the US has significant exposure to losses incurring from the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on Sep 11, 2001, and will be adversely affected by it. There could be greater industry consolidation over the long term as a result, also. Investors need to be selective when evaluating these stocks.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2001
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Insurance (property/casualty)
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Rates and premiums for the property and casualty insurance industry are expected to rise in 2001, but this may slow. The operating environment for automobile insurers and insurers with foreign exposure is improving, as well. Investors need to evaluate these stocks on an individual basis.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2001
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Insurance (property/casualty)
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There has been good capital growth for the property and casualty insurance industry in the year 2001. However, the Sep 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and other factors, are also increasing losses. The industry should enjoy rate increases in the year 2002 as a result of current events.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2001
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