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        <Explanation>THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES SERVICE TO ITS MEMBERS. THE MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES ALL INSURANCE COMPANIES THAT WRITE WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE IN MINNESOTA.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT IS USED TO SURVEY COMPENSATION LEVELS IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY, AND TO PERFORM MARKET ANALYSIS FOR LIKE POSITIONS. THE CONSULTANT RECOMMENDS COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR EXECUTIVES AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, WHICH REVIEWS THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUPPORT FOR THE RECOMMENDATIONS, AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION LEVELS.</Explanation>
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