Insurance Firm Begs to Differ

A recent Los Angeles Times article, “Big Insurers Cast Wary Eye on Clinton’s Health Plans” (Dec. 7), erroneously reported that Phoenix Home Life does not support President Bill Clinton’s health care reform proposals.

In fact, Phoenix Home Life has a significant area of agreement with many of the views expressed by the President. In working out the details necessary to achieve true health care reform, we need to be mindful of the impact of each and every proposal on the ultimate users of the system, the consumers.

We look forward to reviewing the details of (Clinton’s) plan when it emerges. Phoenix Home Life is committed to helping create the best solution for all Americans.

JOHN GUMMERE

Hartford, Conn.

The writer is chairman and chief executive of Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Co.