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The P&C industry's underwriting and operating profitability improved through the first nine months of 2013 compared to 2012 thanks to lower catastrophe losses and firmer pricing. See a visual breakdown of the industry's performance through the first nine months of the year.

The P&C industry's underwriting and operating profitability improved through the first nine months of 2013 compared to 2012 thanks to lower catastrophe losses and firmer pricing. See a visual breakdown of the industry's performance through the first nine months of the year.

The factors are in place for a soft-market pricing cycle, but rates have been trending upward. ALIRT Insurance Research examines the market conditions that have kept rates up and asks how long insurers can justify the increases.

The property and casualty industry shows a strong financial profile so far in 2013 as insurers have generally reported underwriting and operating profitability. See a visual breakdown of the industry's performance through the first half of the year.

A look at first-quarter results of the 50 largest U.S. insurers shows the industry may be starting to see the benefits of price increases the last two years.

Despite initial concerns about the impact of Superstorm Sandy on 2012 results, a collection of U.S. P&C insurers reported manageable underwriting losses for the year, according to ALIRT Insurance Research.

Despite initial concerns about the impact of Superstorm Sandy on 2012 results, a collection of U.S. P&C insurers reported manageable underwriting losses for the year, according to ALIRT Insurance Research.

Insurance analysts say modest rate increases for property and casualty risks will extend into 2013, as the overall economic environment is not expected to change dramatically in the coming year.