NU Online News Service, Dec. 28, 3:26 p.m. EST

WASHINGTON–In a historic Christmas Eve vote, the Senate passed healthcare reform legislation setting the stage for intense negotiations between the House and Senate, but insurance industry officials feel there is much to be concerned about.

According to officials at the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, the Council of Insurance and Agents and the National Association of Professional Insurance, concerns include affordability, access of agents to sell insurance and administrative caps on insurers that could reduce commissions.

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