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Insurance losses lead to 3Q loss at MBIA

NEW YORK (AP) — MBIA Inc. said Monday that it incurred heavier losses in its insurance business than expected, saddling the bond insurer with a third-quarter loss after two straight quarters of profits.

Higher losses on MBIA's coverage of mortgage-related securities and complex investments known as derivatives overwhelmed investment income and premiums collected on its insurance policies....

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