St. Paul Downplays Asbestos Impact

St. Paul Companies believes that its "capital position remains strong" despite a rating downgrade last week following the announcement of a nearly $1 billion asbestos settlement.

The companys settlement "in no way hampers our ability to conduct business," said Mark Hamel, speaking for the Minnesota-based property-casualty insurer.

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