Were I still the insurance commissioner, I would try, Mr. Chairman, but I am not sure I would be successful.
The good news is that the insurance industry is clearly capable of taking care of the losses that occurred on September 11.
Yes, sir. It is called the Wind Risk.
We cannot let that happen.
Neither can we allow the insurance industry to use the September attacks as an excuse to shirk its rightful role and responsibilities.
That is correct.
We cannot ask the taxpayer to pick up the entire bill.
We must allow the market to figure out how to price this new risk.
Well, that is a consideration--we cannot do no solution. I do not think we can do that. So let us find the delicate balance.
Mr. Chairman, I believe so. That question never came up because it was never a question of whether it was not to be covered.
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