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Moody’s predicts consolidation ahead for UK Mutual insurers

Moody’s predicts consolidation ahead for UK Mutual insurers

(Free) Following a recent increase in regulatory scrutiny by the UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA), mutual insurers and friendly societies face “consolidative pressures”, believes David Masters, an analyst at rating agency Moody’s Investors Service.

 

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