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Palmetto Heritage in Talks for Potential Acquisition of Atlantic Coast Life, Southern Atlantic

Palmetto Heritage Holdings LLC said it is organizing an investor group in discussions to acquire troubled Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Co. and Southern Atlantic Re Inc., both affiliates of . . .

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