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PwC’s Friedman: Private Equity-Backed Buyers Will Increase Insurance Dealmaking

Despite a slowdown in insurance deal activity in the first half of 2022, it is expected to rebound in the second half, said Mark Friedman, insurance deals leader, PwC.

July 28, 2022

 

 

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