Intact Financial reports sharp profit rise to $758 million in Q2 as rates increase

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TORONTO - Intact Financial Corp. says its profits rose in the second quarter as past catastrophe losses are helping drive insurance premium growth.

The Toronto-based insurer says its net income for the quarter came in at $758 million, up from $260 million in the same quarter last year.

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