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US Doubles Gulf Reinsurance Cover to $40 Billion, Names Underwriting Partners

The U.S. government is doubling its Middle East shipping reinsurance program to $40 billion and named six underwriters in addition to lead insurer Chubb Corp. to back the facility. . . .

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