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A.M. Best Report: U.S. P&C Income Up but Reserve Releases Remain a Concern

Net income among U.S. P&C carriers increased nearly 52 percent to $39.9 in 2012, compared to 2011, according to a report from A.M. Best Co.

By Chad Hemenway | Updated on May 29, 2013

Net income among U.S. P&C carriers increased nearly 52 percent to $39.9 in 2012, compared to 2011, according to a report from A.M. Best Co.

A.M. Best says the P&C industry continued to see favorable prior-year reserve development, but it declined in 2012 to about $11.8 billion from $13.1 billion in 2011. About 47 percent of the overall U.S. P&C industry reported favorable development in 2012, down from 60 percent in 2011.

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