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W.R. Berkley Earnings Match Estimates – Analyst Blog

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:08:01 -0400

W.R. Berkley reports in line with the estimates.

Travelers Beats Earnings Est, Ups Dividend – Analyst Blog

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:03:01 -0400

Travelers' earnings of $2.31 per share in the first quarter of 2013 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.99 per share and $2.01 per share earned in the year-ago quarter.

ACE Limited Beats Earnings, View Up – Analyst Blog

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:00:01 -0400

ACE Limited's first-quarter 2013 operating income of $2.17 per share was 24 cents up from the Zacks Consensus Estimate and 12 cents up from the year-ago quarter.

Benzinga's Top Initiations

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:50:59 -0400

Analysts at Compass Point initiated coverage on shares of W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) with a “neutral” rating. The target price range for W.R. Berkley is set to $43. W.R. Berkley's shares closed at $44.19 yesterday.

Bank of America initiated coverage on shares of Aruba Networks (NASDAQ:

ACE Limited Likely to Beat Earnings Ests – Analyst Blog

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:30:01 -0400

We expect ACE Limited to beat expectations when it reports first-quarter 2013 results on Apr 23.

Montpelier Likely to Beat Earnings Ests – Analyst Blog

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:50:01 -0400

We expect Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. to beat expectations when it reports first-quarter 2013 results on Apr 24.

(FNF) Fidelity National Financial Hits 52-Week High

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:12:41 -0400

On Apr 11, 2013, shares of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) reached a 52-week high of...

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(TRV) The Travelers Companies Likely to Beat Earnings Estimates

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:56:15 -0400

We expect The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) to beat expectations when it reports first-quarter...

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Travelers Likely to Beat Earnings Ests – Analyst Blog

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:35:01 -0400

We expect The Travelers Companies to beat expectations when it reports first-quarter 2013 results on Apr 23.

RLI Corp. Lags Earnings Est, Beats Y/Y – Analyst Blog

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:01:01 -0400

RLI Corp.???s first-quarter 2013 operating earnings of $1.04 per share and revenue of $160.7 million fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

Profit Margins Will Determine Your Portfolio's Bottom Line – Screen of the Week

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:59:01 -0400

Profit Margins Will Determine Your Portfolio's Bottom Line - Screen of the Week

W.R. Berkley: A Strong Buy – Analyst Blog

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:35:01 -0400

On Apr 10, Zacks Investment Research upgraded W.R. Berkley Corporation to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Zacks Rank #1 Addition for Wednesday – Tale of the Tape

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:44:01 -0400

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 ("strong buy") List for Wednesday

W.R. Berkley Floats a New Unit – Analyst Blog

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:50:01 -0400

W.R. Berkley launches a unit to write inland marine and related property insurance

A.M. Best Avows Chubb’s Ratings – Analyst Blog

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:20:01 -0400

Chubb gets its investment grade rating affirmation from A.M.Best

(TWGP) Tower Group Rated BBB by Fitch ratings

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:12:06 -0500

Fitch Ratings has undertaken a rating action on Tower Group, Inc. (TWGP). As an outcome, the rating...

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WRB Beats on Higher Revenues – Analyst Blog

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:00:01 -0500

W.R.Berkley throws a positive earnings surprise once again; gains on higher top-line growth.

Fitch Rates Tower Group – Analyst Blog

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:30:01 -0500

Fitch reaffirms the investment grade rating of Tower.

Fitch Affirms Chubb Corp’s Ratings – Analyst Blog

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:30:01 -0500

Chubb gets investment grade rating affirmation from Fitch.

Fitch Rates Berkshire Notes – Analyst Blog

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:20:01 -0500

Berkshire notes receives investment grade rating

Travelers: Another Solid Quarter? – Analyst Blog

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:00:01 -0500

We expect The Travelers Companies, Inc. to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter and full year 2012 results on Jan 22.

W.R. Berkley Stays Neutral – Analyst Blog

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:10:01 -0500

Berkley reiterated at Neutral; fourth quarter earnings to suffer from Sandy loss

(AIZ) Assurant’s Fourth Quarter Report to be Impacted by Hurriacane Sandy

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:31:21 -0500

After witnessing benign catastrophe loss during the first nine months of 2012, property and...

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Fitch Retains Travelers’ Ratings – Analyst Blog

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:20:01 -0500

Fitch Ratings reiterated the Issuer Default Rating ("IDR") at 'A+' of The Travelers Companies.

Sandy to Affect Assurant’s 4Q – Analyst Blog

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:52:01 -0500

Assurant to incur weather related loss in fourth quarter.

PartnerRe Buys Presidio Reinsurance – Analyst Blog

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:20:01 -0500

PartnerRe Ltd. announced its intention to purchase California-based Presidio Reinsurance Group.

(WRB) W.R. Berkley Corporation Gets Rated – Reveals Cat Loss

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:47:42 -0500

Late last week, rating agency A.M. Best affirmed the issuer credit ratings (“ICR”) and debt ratings...

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WRB Gets Rated, Reveals Cat Loss – Analyst Blog

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:42:01 -0500

Berkley to suffer cat loss from Sandy in fourth quarter; gets rating affirmation from A.M.Best.

Benzinga's Top Downgrades

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:29:21 -0500

Analysts at Citigroup downgraded Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) from “buy” to “neutral.” Apple's shares closed at $509.79 on Friday. Apple's trailing-twelve-month ROA is 23.61%.

Analysts at RBC Capital downgraded W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) from “outperform” to “sector perform.” W.R. Berkley's shares closed at $38.88 on Friday. W.R. Berkley's

WR Berkley Declares $1/Share Special Dividend

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:18:00 -0500

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend on its common stock of $1.00 per share. The special dividend will be paid on December 31, 2012 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 24, 2012. The special

WR Berkley Says Catastrophe Losses from Sandy $40-50M Before Tax

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:43:08 -0500

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced that it expects catastrophe losses attributable to Storm Sandy will be between $40 million and $50 million, before tax. The Company's loss estimate gives consideration to all currently available reinsurance and is inclusive of reinstatement premiums. (c) 2012 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice.

Travelers Slides to Neutral – Analyst Blog

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:45:01 -0500

We are downgrading Travelers to Neutral from Outperform as we remain concerned about its fourth quarter results being weighed upon by the catastrophe loss stemming from Superstorm Sandy.

Rating Action on Travelers’ Unit – Analyst Blog

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:00:01 -0500

A.M. Best Europe reiterated the FSR of A (Excellent) and ICR of "a+" of Travelers Insurance Company Limited. The ratings outlook is stable.

Travelers Upgraded to Outperform – Analyst Blog

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:15:01 -0500

We are upgrading Travelers to Outperform from Neutral on the back of solid third quarter performance.

Chubb Corp. Stays Neutral – Analyst Blog

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:35:01 -0400

We reiterate Chubb at Neutral following third quarter earnings release

Chubb Beats Est, Ups Guidance – Analyst Blog

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:10:01 -0400

Chubb reported third-quarter operating earnings of $1.98 per share, significantly ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.51 per share.

Berkley Beats on Higher Revenue – Analyst Blog

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:50:01 -0400

W.R. Berkley reports core operating earnings ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate; gains on premium growth.

Travelers Outshines Estimates – Analyst Blog

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:25:01 -0400

Travelers' third quarter earnings per share and revenue surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

(HCC) Rating Action on HCC Insurance Holdings

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:55:22 -0400

A.M. Best Co. reiterated issuer credit ratings (“ICR”) of ‘a’ and debt rating of ‘a’ on $300...

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Rating Action on HCC Insurance – Analyst Blog

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:45:01 -0400

A.M. Best Co. reiterated the ratings of HCC Insurance Holdings and its subsidiaries. It raised the ICR of HCC Life.

PartnerRe Slips to Neutral – Analyst Blog

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:30:01 -0400

We have downgraded our recommendation on PartnerRe Ltd. to Neutral based on the current sustainability factor.

Chubb Reiterated at Neutral – Analyst Blog

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:47:01 -0400

Chubb stays Neutral amid a competitive property and casualty market.

W.R. Berkley Stays Neutral – Analyst Blog

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:33:01 -0400

We reiterate Neutral recommendation on the shares of W.R. Berkley.

(HCC) HCC Insurance Holdings Announces 16th Dividend Hike

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:19:16 -0400

Last week, HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (HCC) announced a hike in its quarterly cash dividend to...

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(CB) Chubb Corporation Beats Earnings Estimates

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:26:11 -0400

Property and casualty insurer Chubb Corp. (CB) reported second quarter operating earnings of $1.37...

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(WRB) W.R. Berkley Increases Share Buyback

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:18:56 -0400

W.R. Berkley Corp. (WRB) announced that its Board has increased its share repurchase authorization...

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5 Stocks Trading Near Highs Undervalued By Graham

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 07:31:29 -0400

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Berkley’s New Managing Agent At Lloyd’s

Tue, 29 May 2012 17:08:25 -0400

W. R. Berkley Syndicate Management Limited, a unit of W.R. Berkley Corp. (NYSE:WRB) has been authorized by the UK Financial Services Authority (“FSA”) to act as a Lloyd’s managing agent. Lloyd’s of London is an insurance market platform conducting business in over 200 countries and territories around the world. It is often the first to [...]

Travelers Upgraded To Neutral

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:02:51 -0400

We are upgrading The Travelers Companies Inc (NYSE:TRV) to Neutral from Underperform on the back of strong first-quarter results. Operating earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as the year-ago numbers largely on lower share count due to share repurchases. Top line benefited on the heels of increase in premiums earned (attributable to pricing [...]

Cincinnati Financial Stays Neutral

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:53:29 -0400

We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on the shares of Cincinnati Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:CINF), to reflect the gradually improving Commercial Lines, Personal Lines and Excess and Surplus Lines business. However, the continued low interest rate environment and the lack of a complete reversal in the insurance pricing cycle keeps us on the sidelines. The Commercial [...]