WRB: Analysis & Opinions

  1. PartnerRe Slips to Neutral - Analyst Blog

    September 26, 2012
    We have downgraded our recommendation on PartnerRe Ltd. (PRE) to Neutral from Outperform based on its sluggish top ...
  2. Assurant Seems To Be Baking In Much Tougher Times

    September 19, 2012
    Analaysts are down on Assurant, but financial outperformance could boost the stock significantly.
  3. Chubb Reiterated at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    September 14, 2012
    We are reiterating our 'Neutral' recommendation on The Chubb Corp. (CB), following its second quarter earnings ...
  4. HCC Insurance to Buyback Shares - Analyst Blog

    August 28, 2012
    Continuing with the endeavor to enhance its shareholders value, the Board of Directors of HCC Insurance Holdings ...
  5. HCC Announces 16th Dividend Hike - Analyst Blog

    August 27, 2012
    Last week, HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (HCC) announced a hike in its quarterly cash dividend to 16.5 cents per ...
  6. Berkley Ups Share Buyback - Analyst Blog

    August 10, 2012
    W.R. Berkley Corp. (WRB) announced that its Board has increased its share repurchase authorization to 10 million ...
  7. Travelers Misses EPS Est., Books Profit - Analyst Blog

    July 19, 2012
    The Travelers Companies (TRV) reported earnings of $1.26 per share in the second quarter of 2012, lagging the Zacks ...
  8. PartnerRe Upped to Outperform - Analyst Blog

    July 13, 2012
    Recently, we upgraded our recommendation on PartnerRe Ltd. (PRE) to Outperform from Neutral based on its enhanced ...
  9. Chubb Announces 2Q Cat Loss Est - Analyst Blog

    July 11, 2012
    Property and casualty insurer, Chubb Corp. (CB) expects a loss in the range of $200 million to $240 million on ...
  10. Chubb Corp in Neutral Lane - Analyst Blog

    July 10, 2012
    We are reiterating our Neutral recommendation on Chubb Corp. (CB) prior to its second-quarter results, scheduled for ...
  11. Chubb Corp Kept at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    July 10, 2012
    We are reiterating our Neutral recommendation on Chubb Corp. (CB) prior to its second-quarter results, scheduled for ...
  12. Moody's Rates Torchmark - Analyst Blog

    July 06, 2012
    As a part of its yearly review exercise, rating agency Moody's has confirmed the insurer financial strength ("IFS") ...
  13. Rating Action on Travelers - Analyst Blog

    June 18, 2012
    Fitch Ratings reiterated Issuer Default Rating ("IDR") at 'A+' of The Travelers Companies Inc. (TRV). Concurrently, ...
  14. Argo Group Is A Confounding, But Potentially ...

    June 15, 2012
    Argo has operationally underperformed, but valuation may yet be too low.
  15. How Good Will The Good Times Be For Allied World Assurance?

    June 06, 2012
    Allied World has built an excellent business, and the stock reflects it.
  16. W.R. Berkley's Valuation Has Caught Up

    June 06, 2012
    W.R. Berkley's business is improving, but perhaps not enough to keep driving the stock. While long-term investors ...
  17. Catastrophes Cost Allstate

    September 20, 2011
    Allstate released figures on its recent catastrophe costs, including those from Hurrricane Irene. Investors will ...
  18. Tempest-Tossed Berkley

    July 29, 2011
    Berkley still gets little respect despite proven excellence.
  19. Berkley Looking Unloved

    April 27, 2011
    Berkley isn't getting much love, but investors shouldn't forget the solid operating history here.
  20. OneBeacon's Quest For Profits

    June 15, 2010
    OneBeacon's move to become a specialty insurer could be a signal to buy.
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