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Symetra Life Completes Acquisition of Dearborn Group's Life and Disability Business

Symetra Life Insurance Co said it has closed on an acquisition through reinsurance of Dearborn Group's life and disability business in a deal expected to increase its life and disability portfolio . . .

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