The survey also found that 80% of those who managed to attain coverage saw premiums jump from a range of 20% to 200%. "This survey clearly confirms that insurance coverage for terrorism events is largely unavailable at any price, and the product that is available is faulty and does not meet the needs of building owners and managers," says BOMA president Larry F. Soehren. Legislation calling for a federal backstop for terrorism insurance has passed both the US House and the Senate, but more than a year after the attacks the two congressional chambers have yet to come up with a singular bill to present for passage.

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