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WR Berkley CEO: MGU Model Inherently Flawed, a 'Big Thorn' in Marketplace's Side

Managing general underwriting is routinely an inherently flawed model, generally a "big thorn in the side of the marketplace," according to W.R. Berkley Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer . . .

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