NU Online News Service, Oct. 5, 2:36 p.m. EST

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.—Insurance brokers say carriers are sending a clear message to them—they want to get rate where they can, but a weak economy and competitive pricing has them feeling glum about the prospects.

During interviews with NU Online News Service this week at the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers' 98th annual Insurance Leadership Forum held here at the Broadmoor Hotel, executives with leading insurance brokerage firms say carriers are sending clear signals that there is no broad-based increase in store, but the prospect of reduced earnings has them wanting to increase premium.

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