His company of guards would follow him through fire and water.

Other companies followed and the increases have held, according to customers.

Some expect other companies to follow, while others point to the shortage of space for them.

But industry consultants say no other company has followed his example.

But I don't know that they believe the company is following its own words.

"How can a company follow you all over the Internet without your knowledge?"

It would only be a matter of time before other companies followed suit - or - were found to have been doing the same thing.

Families could also be hurt if many other companies follow suit.

"The companies have been following each other's rate changes quite closely in the last year," he added.

The insurance company hopes other companies will follow this approach.