Willis Chairman and CEO Joe Plumeri sees "smaller, localized waves" replacing the the "rising tide that lifts all boats" when it comes to the insurance-pricing cycle. Willis sees a leveling off in commercial-property pricing in 2013, while casualty risks will likely see more increases.

Property and casualty insurers saw their six-month streak of employment gains broken in August, as the sector shed 1,200 jobs in the month compared to July.

Progressive says its net income for the first nine months of this year is down by 14 percent, or $106 million, to $653 million.

Progressive says its net income for the first nine months of this year is down by 14 percent, or $106 million, to $653 million.

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