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Capitalization of the Property-Liability Insurance Industry: Overview

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  • J. Cummins & Neil Doherty, 2002. "Capitalization of the Property-Liability Insurance Industry: Overview," Journal of Financial Services Research, Springer;Western Finance Association, vol. 21(1), pages 5-14, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jfsres:v:21:y:2002:i:1:p:5-14
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1014366800354
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