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Confie Expands Retail Footprint with Acquisition of Kemper's Newins Retail P&C Stores
Confie, the nation's largest personal lines insurance distribution company, today announced the acquisition of Kemper's retail property and casualty insurance agency portfolio, known as Newins, further accelerating the company's strategy to scale its presence in key existing markets and serve more customers where they are.
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