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US $20 Billion Reinsurance Plan Initially Targets Gulf Hull, Cargo Risks

The U.S. International Development Finance Corp. agreed on a plan approved by President Trump to deploy up to $20 billion for maritime reinsurance, including war risk, in the Persian Gulf region. . . .

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