A property–casualty insurer brings in $6.55 million in premiums on its homeowners MP line of insurance. The line’s losses amount to $4.898 million, expenses are $1.74 million, and dividends are $110,000. The insurer earns $208,000 in the investment of its premiums.  Calculate the line’s loss ratio.  (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))

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A property–casualty insurer brings in $6.55 million in premiums on its homeowners MP line of insurance. The line’s losses amount to $4.898 million, expenses are $1.74 million, and dividends are $110,000. The insurer earns $208,000 in the investment of its premiums.  Calculate the line’s loss ratio.  (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16))

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