WASHINGTON–Two groups representing purchasers of commercial insurance are voicing strong backing for the House measure passed last week that would extend government support to insurers after major terrorism losses.

Both organizations are urging the Senate to act promptly on the bill, which passed the House Thursday on a 312-110 vote. Without an extension, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act program will expire Dec. 31.

The Risk and Insurance Management Society said it strongly supported the Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act (TRIREA), H.R. 2761, to extend the current TRIA extension legislation for 15 years and make other changes to the program.

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