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Palomar Expands to Surety With First Indemnity of America Acquisition

Palomar Holdings Inc. has expanded into the surety market with its acquisition of ABSCO Ltd. subsidiary First Indemnity of America Insurance Co. . . .

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AMB#	Company Name
044956	ABSCO Ltd. Corporation
002688	First Indemnity of America Insurance Co
033566	Palomar Holdings, Inc.

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