NU Online News Service, Aug. 5, 12:20 P.m. EDT

Hefty claims against financial institutions, sparked by slumping stock prices, has professional indemnity and directors and officers insurance prices soaring for that sector, a report said.

Second-quarter rate hikes for D&O and indemnity coverage for financial institutions are averaging 15 percent, according to Willis Group Holdings' FINEX Global.

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