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<FISCAL-YEAR-END> Dec-31-2000
<PERIOD-START> Jan-01-2000
<PERIOD-END> Sep-30-2000
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86,900
0
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212,304
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<FN>
1 Represents net reinsurance recoverable balances after offset of funds held
and reinsurance balances payable.
</FN>
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