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Covers put in place again somehow increase runs (12)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reinsurances

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'runs' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

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I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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