California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner said yesterday he is rejecting a request for an increase in the advisory rate he issues for workers' compensation insurance coverage, which will remain unchanged.

Mr. Poizner said the sector needs no change in rates to make money.

California's workers' compensation insurers "are enjoying a robust market and extraordinary profitability," said Mr. Poizner.

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