The excessive paperwork used to process claims at Brakeland Insurance Company, not the increase in accident claims involving privately owned cars, is responsible for the declining profits at Brakeland since the appointment of its new CEO. Sterling Auto Insurance Company has seen a similar increase in accidents among its insured vehicles, but while Brakeland's profits have decreased, Sterling's have increased in the same time period.

Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the argument above?

A:Brakeland is experiencing a decrease in corporate insurance claims that have to be paid.

B:Sterling`s customer-service approval ratings have always been higher than Brakeland`s.

C:Both Brakeland and Sterling have experienced an overall rise in claims.

D:Individual policies traditionally account for the majority of Brakeland's profits, while corporate policies have accounted for the majority of Sterling's.

E:Brakeland's new CEO has instituted a policy of hands-on management with the intention of ensuring that senior members of staff are aware of all company problems.