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On the recordOctober 24, 2001
I am worried about the fact that if you have first-dollar coverage on a terrorism act, why should I as a reinsurer try to adjust to the market...
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Jim Bunning
Republican · Kentucky

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Senator Bunning raises concerns about reinsurance market adjustments post-terrorism.

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