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News You Can Use: Buck, Mercer disagree on 2009 premium raises

Two studies on the same topic from consulting groups Buck and Mercer have benefit managers scratching their heads.

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Mercer says premium raises will be the lowest in a decade, around 5.7%, while Buck predicts double-digit increases yet again, somewhere in the range of 10-11%.

We'll see how this one shakes out, but in the meantime, let's prepare for the worst and hope for the best!


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