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Jacob Shteyman

Coalition backs away from insurers break-up pledge

Angus Taylor has played down Peter Dutton's comments about breaking up insurance companies. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

A proposal to break up insurance companies that gouge customers has been shelved by the federal opposition.

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor ruled the measure out of his economic pitch to voters ahead of the federal election.

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