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That isn't fully incorrect; individual insurance policy holders are not at (much) risk. Their policies are controlled by regulated subsidiaries in each of the several states. Even if the parent goes bankrupt the subsidiaries will continue to operate and pay claims. And even if one of those goes down, the policies are guaranteed by state-operated reinsurance funds. There are some dollar limits to the reinsurance coverage but they are generally pretty high.



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