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Comparatively mean returns in restructured insurance (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

snider

'comparatively mean' is the definition.

'returns in restructured insurance' is the wordplay.
'returns' says the letters should be written backwards.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'redins' is hidden within 'restructured insurance'.
'redins' written backwards gives 'SNIDER'.

(Another definition for snider that I've seen is " More sneering".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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