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Definity Estimates $94.15 Million Impact From July and August Cats, Exceeding Expectations

Net catastrophe losses in July and August impacted Definity Financial Corp. underwriting income by an estimated C$130 million ($94.15 million), exceeding expectations by a large margin. . . .

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