Briefing: Amazon’s insurance play is not the bold move we’ve been waiting for

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Amazon’s latest insurance foray won’t move mountains or topple dynasties – but bold isn’t always best.

Speculation over an Amazon entrance to insurance has been mounting for years – and most of us have been guilty of jumping on the bandwagon.

After all, why wouldn’t you? A proven disruptor with more

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