New York A group of chief executives said they are optimistic that the industry will remain in good financial shape, and one said he is hopeful the industry will soon see some moderation in the soft-market cycle.
The comments were made on Sunday during a chief executives panel discussion at the Alexandria, Va.-based Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers annual meeting here.
"I'm a big optimist," said Fredrick H. Eppinger, president and chief executive officer of Allmerica Financial Corporation, based in Worcester, Mass., discussing the industry.
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