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Two insurance companies have said they will not participate in the government's rescue program to directly invest billions in financial companies.

The government considered extending the bailout to include insurance companies, and the auto industry stepped up efforts to secure a share of the money.

The company explains how it uses Amazon's EC2 cloud product to help insurance companies detect fraud.

Insurance companies are now being battered like Wall Street banks were last month, suggesting a similar round of consolidation and recapitalization.

Investors reacted coolly after congressional leaders said they are poised to pass a $700 billion rescue plan for banks, brokerages, credit unions, thrifts and insurance companies.

While it is too early to know what the fallout of the rescue will be among insurance companies, the initial reaction from customers in Asia was worrisome, analysts said.

Concerns about major banks and insurance companies, including American International Group, sent stocks sharply lower on Monday.

The reduced driving has not yet shown up as fewer accidents, and meanwhile, other factors are driving up the overall cost of claims, insurance companies say.