31.   Still, bidders could expect to pay a lower premium if loss rates remain high.

32.   That would create a reserve against future loss, or perhaps lower premium payments, she said.

33.   That way, Aetna can offer a lower premium to attract employers.

34.   The average premium in the southern region was dragged down by increased sales of plans in South Carolina with less extensive benefits and lower premiums.

35.   The company also said that it passes the discounts to consumers in the form of lower premiums.

36.   The decline in inflation could help bring interest rates down as investors demand a lower premium to buy Mexican securities.

37.   The decline in inflation could help bring interest rates down as investors will demand a lower premium to buy Mexican securities.

38.   The higher cost of door-to-door sales and the lower average premium income from these policies makes consolidation in this area likely, analysts said.

39.   The new call warrants are different from existing warrants because they have lower premiums and higher leverage, traders said.

40.   These companies are responding with new policies providing reduced coverage, albeit at lower premiums.