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Ambac Financial Rebrands to Octave Specialty as Third-Quarter Net Loss Widens

Ambac Financial Group Inc. has rebranded to Octave Specialty Group Inc. as it reported a widened third-quarter net loss on legacy exit and acquisition expenses. . . .

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