Insurers and trade groups are far from unanimous in reacting to the New York regulatory proposal requiring insurers to set up special hurricane reserve funds, regardless of the tax implications.

The concept put forward last week by New York Insurance Superintendent Eric Dinallo has some offering support, some opposition, and some on the fence.

In announcing his proposed regulation, which has yet to be put into final draft form, Mr. Dinallo forecasted correctly that some would oppose such reserves unless they are tax deferred.

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