Leverty: Insurance Firms May Need To Raise Premiums

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A story notes that a combination of bad weather and a bad economy may mean an increase in insurance premiums for consumers. Insurers may need to raise rates to have enough money to pay future claims, said University of Iowa finance professor Tyler Leverty. "It's not as if insurance companies are punishing policyholders," said Leverty, who specializes in insurance.