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Claimed Medical Expenses for Auto Injury Claimants Far Outpace Inflation

Feb 13, 2008
MALVERN, Pa.— A new study by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) has found that medical expenses reported by auto injury claimants continue to rise faster than the rate of inflation.
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Alternative Treatment Accounts for One-Third of All Treatment for Automobile Accident Injuries—Utilization Varies Widely

Oct 16, 2007
MALVERN, Pa.—According to a new report from the Insurance Research Council (IRC), approximately one out of every three auto injury insurance claimants nationwide receives some form of alternative medical treatment*, and charges from alternative-treatment providers account for approximately one-th
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Public Support for Automated Traffic Enforcement is Strong and Growing

Jul 19, 2007
MALVERN, Pa.— A new report by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) shows that public support for red light and speed cameras is strong and growing.
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IRC Report Documents Property-Casualty Insurance Industry Investments in Municipal Bonds

Jun 20, 2007
MALVERN, Pa.— Insurance industry investments in municipal bonds help fund the construction of schools, roads, and hospitals, and support a variety of other public sector activities.
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Soaring Diagnostic and Chiropractic Treatment Costs Drive Florida No-Fault Claim Costs Higher

Mar 02, 2007
MALVERN, Pa.—Recent growth in the frequency and cost of diagnostic tests and chiropractic treatment have helped fuel rapid growth in personal injury protection (PIP) claim costs in Florida, according to a new study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC).