Profits prove resilient in Q2: StatsCan
Life insurers saw Q2 profits rise amid fewer claims and favourable foreign exchange rates
- By: James Langton
- August 24, 2021 August 24, 2021
- 14:28
Life insurers saw Q2 profits rise amid fewer claims and favourable foreign exchange rates
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