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        "summary": "The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over the last two decades, around 20% of new businesses failed within the first two years.",
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        "summary": "A survey from Sprout.ai shows what customers care about most in the claims process is their trust in a fair decision.",
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        "summary": "Here are seven strategies to help your agency or brokerage create a marketing plan suited for our increasingly cyber world.",
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        "summary": "Nearly all holiday decorators may be unwittingly introducing more than just Christmas cheer into their homes – in the form of increased risk.",
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        "summary": "A more connected, digital society also comes with increased cyber risk, and consumers are taking the need for cybersecurity seriously.",
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        "title": "Cat breeds with the highest pet insurance claims",
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        "summary": "Eighty-percent of cat owners say prices related to pet ownership have risen over the last year.",
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        "summary": "With more than half (52%) of Americans either actively looking for a job or expect to be in the next six months, employers should increase paychecks, provide training opportunities or emphasize mental health, says a new study.",
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        "title": "Insurance remains the industry with the most global digital fraud growth",
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        "summary": "A survey from Chubb shows increased replacement and material costs have forced many firms to examine how thorough their insurance coverage really is.",
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