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A Lloyd’s syndicate launches Virtual Care insurance in Canada

By Alain Thériault | April 27, 2020, 9:44 a.m.

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A Lloyd’s syndicate has launched comprehensive liability insurance for healthcare professionals offering telemedicine services.

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