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A.M. Best's Outlook for Reinsurance: Negative, but Possible Upsides

Stefan Holzberger, senior managing director and chief rating officer, and Greg Carter, managing director, A.M. Best, review the outlook for the reinsurance sector and how recent catastrophes could affect the market.

Sept. 11, 2017

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