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Best's Review Examines Private Equity Pouring into the DUAE Market

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a recent article, Best’s Review spoke with industry experts about investments in delegated underwriting authority enterprises (DUAE). The experts explained what DUAEs offer investors, why they are more stable than they were in the past, what drawbacks may come with investing in them and how they are helping insurance growth and distribution in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Read the full story in “Private Equity Pouring Into DUAE Market as Investors Seek Liquidity, Growth.”

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patricia.vowinkel@ambest.com

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