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Insurers Show Continued Interest in Private Placements

A.M. Best Senior Industry Analyst Jason Hopper reviews a new report that examines insurers' holdings in private placement at 144a holdings. Life and annuity insurers have shown the greatest appetite for these investments.

June 21, 2017

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