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AM Best: Publicly Traded US Health Insurers’ Debt Obligations Up More Than Four Times in Past Decade

"Long-term debt is more appetizing than short-term debt right now," said Brian Keleher, associate analyst, AM Best (Sept. 1, 2021).

Sept. 1, 2021

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