A medical malpractice insurers group said that two consumer groups' research reports questioning the industry explanation for price increases had been examined by studies they funded and were found to be flawed.

Consumer groups that were mentioned said their interpretation and projection of data might be questioned but there was no factual error

The Physician Insurers Association of America, pointed to a study they supported by actuaries James Hurley and Gail Tverberg of Tillinghast Towers Perrin, which they said countered a report by Americans for Insurance Reform.

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