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Unencumbered Assets which are not held in trust for the benefit of cedants.

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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders of the parent entity.

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Amount of dividends available for payment after computation of statutory restrictions on capital surplus.

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Amount of dividends that can be declared or paid without approval of regulatory agency.

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