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		<title>ACE USA Enhances International Casualty Coverage</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 16:12:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operations of the ACE Group, has enhanced its international casualty coverage, ACE ATLAS CMP. The coverage is specifically designed to provide coverage for U.S.-based multinational organizations with complex exposures in targeted industries, including construction, energy, &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dann Joins Miller Insurance Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 15:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Miller Insurance Services LLP, a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, operating internationally and at Lloyd&#8217;s,  has hired Warren Dann to develop Miller&#8217;s sector targeting strategy. He will work to grow the company&#8217;s portfolio of FTSE100/250 and top 500 UK private &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>180 Countries Agree on New Climate Treaty Agenda</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/25/248923.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 13:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[More than 180 countries agreed on an agenda for work on a new climate treaty by 2015 at United Nations climate talks on Friday, breaking a week-long deadlock over procedure. &#8220;(The work plan) was not an easy issue to agree &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Hurricane Bud Moving to Mexico&#8217;s Coast</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/25/248920.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 13:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A tropical storm warning has been issued for the west coast of Mexico as Hurricane Bud gains strength in the Pacific. The warning was in effect early Thursday for Mexico&#8217;s Pacific coast from Punto Telmo to Cabo Corrientes. A hurricane &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Why &#8216;Project Bonds&#8217; Are a Good Idea: Wynn</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/25/248903.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 12:14:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[European Union backing for extra infrastructure finance may sound like a deliberate distraction from deadlock over much bigger euro bonds, but in fact it is a great idea &#8211; the trouble is the tiny sums involved and lack of detail. &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>CPCU Society Forms India Chapter</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/25/248900.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The CPCU Society has  approved the formation of an India CPCU Society Chapter. The India CPCU Society Chapter is the fifth international CPCU Society Chapter in addition to Bermuda, Europe, Japan and South Korea. The CPCU Society now has two &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>More Top Executives Say Bribes for Business Acceptable</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/24/248745.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 09:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A growing number of senior executives around the world are willing to pay bribes to win or keep business, as the hunt for growth supersedes concerns over ethics and regulatory fines, according to a survey published on Wednesday. Ernst &#38; &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>AIA Calls for More International Market Access for U.S. Insurers</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/23/248458.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 15:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The American Insurance Association has issued a statement, which points out several instances of a &#8220;disconnect between the continued significant global insurance capacity and a strong demand for insurance products that is often created by protectionist barriers in emerging markets.&#8221; &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Xchanging Expands to U.S. Market</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/23/248586.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 15:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[London-based  Xchanging, a business process outsourcing company, has plans to expand its insurance offering to the North American market. The expansion will be led by Domenick DiCicco who was appointed as head of Xchanging’s North American operations in January. As &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Tropical Depression Alberto is Atlantic&#8217;s First Named Storm</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/22/248423.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 10:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It may not be much of a storm compared to what may follow, but Alberto, which formed off the coast of North Carolina, has become the first named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. However, Alberto poses no threat to &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Ratings Roundup: Top Layer Re, Ardellis, BEST RE</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/22/248420.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 10:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of &#8216;A+&#8217; (Superior) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “aa-” of Bermuda-based Top Layer Reinsurance Ltd., both with stable outlooks. Best said the ratings &#8220;reflect the substantial amount of support &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>EU Trade Credit Insurers Considering Restrictions on Greek Coverage</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/22/248417.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 10:17:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Euler Hermes, the world&#8217;s No. 1 trade credit insurer, said it might restrict the cover it provides to exporters doing business with Greece, citing fears the debt-laden nation could be forced out of the euro. &#8220;Euler Hermes will most probably &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>McGill to Assume New Role as Aon Group President</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/22/248415.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 10:13:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aon plc announced that Steve McGill has been appointed group president of Aon, responsible for overseeing the &#8220;development and execution of the firm’s overall growth strategy with primary focus on Aon’s risk solutions businesses &#8211; Aon Risk Solutions and Aon &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Best Upgrades DaVinci Re Credit Rating; Affirms RenRe&#8217;s &#8216;A+&#8217; Ratings</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/22/248413.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 10:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of &#8216;A+&#8217; (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Dublin, Ireland-based Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. and Renaissance Reinsurance of Europe. Best has also affirmed the ICR of “a-” and &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>RSA Reorganizes Global Specialty Businesses into &#8217;3 Key Divisions&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/22/248411.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 10:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The UK&#8217;s RSA announced that it has re-organized its specialty businesses around the world into three key divisions, as it seeks to join up brokers and customers who are seeking global expertise and capacity. As of June first, all RSA &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>OECD Sees Euro Zone Crisis Threatening Global Economic Recovery</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/22/248408.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 09:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The United States and Japan are leading a fragile economic recovery among developed countries that could yet be blown off course if the euro zone fails to contain its flaring growth crisis, the OECD said on Tuesday. In its twice-yearly &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Best Affirms Flagstone Reassurance Suisse &#8216;A-&#8217; Ratings; Outlook Negative</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/21/248285.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 11:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of &#8216;A-&#8217; (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of Flagstone Reassurance Suisse S.A. and Flagstone Alliance Insurance and Reinsurance PLC, which is based on Cyprus, as well as the &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Best Affirms BP Captive Jupiter Insurance &#8216;A&#8217; Ratings</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/21/248282.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:43:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating of &#8216;A&#8217; (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of Guernsey-based Jupiter Insurance Limited, both with stable outlooks. Jupiter is a captive of BP plc, an integrated &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Swiss Re Plays Leading Role in Private Sector Plan for African &#8216;Food Security&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/21/248279.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Swiss Re announced that CEO Michel Liès has signed a letter of intent to participate in a  &#8221;New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition,&#8221; which will begin work following the G-8 summit at Camp David. Those private sector companies involved &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Best Opens Office in Dubai International Financial Center</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/21/248277.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:31:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A.M. Best Co. announced the formal opening of its new office in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) in Dubai, UAE. The office is located in Tower 2, Currency House, DIFC, and &#8220;will operate as A.M. Best MENA, South &#38; &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Italy&#8217;s Emilia Romagna Region: AIR Analysis</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/21/248275.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AIR Worldwide has released its preliminary analysis of the earthquake which struck the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy in the early hours on Sunday, May 20. The US Geological Survey issued a &#8220;moment magnitude estimate of 6.0 for the event. &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Insurance Australia Group to Review UK Business</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/21/248273.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:21:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Insurance Australia Group&#8217;s Managing Director and CEO  Mike Wilkins has indicated that it is an &#8220;appropriate time to assess the options for the UK business, given the improvement in its performance and the current UK economic conditions.&#8221; IAG reported that during &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>UK&#8217;s ABI Warns Metal Theft Crime Wave Costs Insurers over $1.6 Million a Week</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/21/248271.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;The victims of the UK’s metal theft crime wave are now being paid out over £1 million [$1.58 million] every week by insurers,&#8221; according to the Association of British Insurers. Thieves are making off with everything from &#8220;train cables to &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Tackling Euro Zone Crisis is Top Priority for G8 Leaders</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/18/248124.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 10:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leaders of major industrial economies meet this weekend to try to tackle a full-blown crisis in Europe where fears are growing that Greece could leave the euro zone bloc, threatening the future of the common currency. President Barack Obama, the &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>XL Group Names Whelley Executive VP- Chief for Human Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 10:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[XL Group plc announced the appointment of Eileen Whelley as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, effective June 18, 2012. She succeeds Elizabeth L. Reeves, who is retiring. Whelley has been Executive Vice President, Human Resources for The Hartford &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>China Broker CNinsure Announces Changes to Board of Directors</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/18/248119.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 10:09:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CNinsure Inc. an independent insurance intermediary company operating in China, announced that the board of directors of the Company has appointed Yunxiang Tang as an independent director of the Board and Yongwei Ma has resigned from the Board following the &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Former Dewey &amp; LeBoeuf Lawyers Join DLA Piper Hong Kong Office</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/18/248117.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 10:06:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The DLA Piper law firm announced that a group of lawyers led by partners Joyce Chan and Heng Loong Cheong will join its Hong Kong office from Dewey &#38; LeBoeuf. The move signals yet another step in the meltdown of &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Willis&#8217; DARCstar D&amp;O Program Marks First Year with New Offerings</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 10:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To mark the anniversary, May 18, 2012, of its DARCstar Directors &#38; Officers (D&#38;O) insurance coverage, Willis Group Holdings has introduced a new improved version of the form, and has launched two new products in the DARCstar stable: &#8220;prospectus liability &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>PERILS Q1 Report on European Windstorms Shows &#8216;Very Active Season&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/17/247857.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PERILS, the Swiss-based insurance data provider, reports that &#8220;in contrast to an unusually quiet European windstorm season in 2010/11, the 2011/12 season was very active.&#8221; PERILS said it had &#8220;investigated no less than six events with the potential to exceed &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Cooper Gay Promotes Dalton to Head of Risk Management</title>
		<link>http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2012/05/17/247855.htm</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:52:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[London-based Lloyd&#8217;s broker Cooper Gay &#38; Co Ltd, the UK half of Cooper Gay Swett &#38; Crawford (CGSC], announced that Peter Dalton has been appointed Head of Risk Management, with immediate effect. Dalton started his insurance career in 1987. He &#8230;]]></description>
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