| Similar Articles |
|---|
 |
The Motley Fool
August 7, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Mercury General Is Homesick Auto insurer Mercury General is doing well in its home state of California, but tough conditions in other states are making for some bumps in the road.   |
The Motley Fool
May 9, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Mercury Spins Its Wheels Investors are getting paid to wait until growth rebounds at auto insurer Mercury General. |
The Motley Fool
February 13, 2007
Emil Lee |
Growing Pains at Mercury General The auto insurer's fourth-quarter and full-year results were slightly disappointing. But it's not what the numbers are, it's what they mean. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2011
Neha Chamaria |
Why Progressive Doesn't Look Very Impressive Progressive's second-quarter numbers misses estimates. |
The Motley Fool
February 27, 2007
Emil Lee |
Safety Insurance Driven Lower: Fool by Numbers The Massachussetts-based auto insurer released fourth-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
May 8, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Safety Insurance Avoids Collision An increased dividend, a 4% increase in the company's book value, and a proven ability to control costs in the face of steep, mandated cuts have made Safety Insurance a formidably savvy investment. |
The Motley Fool
February 16, 2007
Emil Lee |
State Auto Financial Weathers Pricing Pressures The auto insurer wades through a soft market. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 25, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
All Aboard Allstate? In the absence of catastrophe, Allstate's quality shines through. Well-run companies should trade at higher levels, so the insurer's valuation still might have room to grow. |
The Motley Fool
February 1, 2007
Emil Lee |
Three Low-P/E Insurance Stocks Surveying the insurance industry for investment bargains. |
The Motley Fool
February 5, 2007
Emil Lee |
White Mountains' Cleaner Q4 Results Although last year's hefty losses hurt White Mountains' yearly results, the company has a great long-term track record. The troubles incurred by 2005's hurricane season should prove a mere hiccup in the long run. |
The Motley Fool
December 29, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
A Closer Look at Insurance Stocks Insurance companies provide an invaluable service by allowing individuals to pool and share risk. The challenge for investors is locating companies with proven abilities to profitably navigate an uncertain future. |
The Motley Fool
January 31, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
That's All for Allstate? Part 2 Investors in Allstate have done quite well over time; they're up more than 25% from lows reached last May, as hurricane worries were just subsiding. |
The Motley Fool
December 15, 2006
Emil Lee |
Getting to Know the Insurance Industry Investors, Warren Buffett made a fortune in insurance. Could you? |
The Motley Fool
December 12, 2006
Emil Lee |
Insurance Industry Basics: Combined Ratio Investors who buy insurance companies with low long-term combined ratios should eventually be rewarded with superior investment returns. Just ask Warren Buffett. |
The Motley Fool
February 13, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Berkley Built to Succeed W.R. Berkley is a top-notch specialty insurer, but investors -- watch out for that valuation. |
The Motley Fool
October 26, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
W.R. Berkley: Bold Yet Beautiful? For investors who want a bit of growth and are willing to take on some risk, this insurer might be worth some thorough due diligence. |
The Motley Fool
April 23, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
The Coast Is Clear at Allstate Insurance is risky, but Allstate is one of the most dependable operators. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
December 4, 2006
Emil Lee |
Insurance Industry Basics: Premiums What are they, and how do they work? Like great value investors, great insurance companies do business only when risk-adjusted returns are favorable. |
The Motley Fool
February 7, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Does Allstate Look Good in Your Hands? This top-notch insurer survived the hurricanes, but that doesn't mean its cheap. Valuation on these shares is interesting. |
The Motley Fool
February 10, 2011
Sean Williams |
Allstate's Good Hands Have Butterfingers Mayhem seems to be wreaking havoc on the insurer's home and auto policies. |
The Motley Fool
July 20, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
Allstate's All Right Earnings at Allstate, the nation's second-largest property-casualty insurer, soared 76% to $1.03 billion, handily outpacing forecasts of $1.15 per share by $0.32 on revenues of $8.3 billion. |
The Motley Fool
June 15, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Checking on Progressive's Progress Can the auto insurance industry continue to defy convention? Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2011
Neha Chamaria |
Did Allstate Just Blunder? Allstate agrees to buy Esurance from White Mountains Insurance. |
The Motley Fool
February 8, 2007
Emil Lee |
AXIS Shoots the Lights Out AXIS seems to be a solid insurer, and it's impressively managed -- enough to still make a profit last year. But even though the company has posted a stellar 17% average ROE since its inception, don't expect a gaudy 26.7% ROE every year. |
The Motley Fool
March 6, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
No Malpractice From ProAssurance This medical malpractice insurer reports another strong quarter. Even though tort reform seems to be going nowhere fast, these shares trade at a pretty rich valuation relative to past levels. |
The Motley Fool
January 30, 2007
Emil Lee |
Hustle and Cash Flow A backstage look at how cash moves through an insurer's financial statements. By understanding these mechanisms, investors can make better decisions about purchasing (or selling) stock in insurance companies. |
The Motley Fool
September 28, 2007
Emil Lee |
Valuing Insurance Companies: Part 2 Let's take a look at the quantitative aspects of insurance companies' valuations; these are the numbers that help indicate an insurers' true worth. |
The Motley Fool
October 20, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
That's All for Allstate? Earnings were high, but the "whisper numbers" were higher. Contrarian investors will certainly want to hold off on this one. |
The Motley Fool
January 26, 2007
Emil Lee |
Understanding an Insurer's Balance Sheet The balance sheet is what drives an insurer's business. Learn what makes it tick to see how an insurer creates or destroys shareholder value. |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Allstate: Still an All-Star? Non-operating gains help Allstate post a quarterly earnings gain. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
November 7, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Just Another Quarter for Berkshire When it comes to a solid group of businesses like those under the Berkshire umbrella, quarterly reports seem irrelevant. |
BusinessWeek
August 9, 2004
Louise Lee |
Can Progressive Stay In Gear? With rates falling, the car insurer is trying innovative ways to keep ahead of the pack. |
The Motley Fool
January 31, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
All's Well at Allstate: Fool by Numbers The insurance company released fourth-quarter and year-end 2006 results. Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
February 14, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
No R&R for RNR RenaissanceRe might have to rebuild its credibility with investors. |
BusinessWeek
July 24, 2006
Gene G. Marcial |
Allstate: The Skies Clear Investors usually rush for shelter during hurricane season by bailing out of casualty insurers. But now some are braving impending storms by buying into Allstate. |
The Motley Fool
May 3, 2007
Emil Lee |
Markel on the Mark: Fool by Numbers The insurance company released first-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
February 12, 2007
Emil Lee |
WR Berkley Serves Up Fresh ROE: Fool by Numbers The property and casualty insurer released fourth-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
February 21, 2007
Emil Lee |
Platinum Underwriters Polishes Results: Fool by Numbers The reinsurer released fourth-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
May 3, 2007
Emil Lee |
RenaissanceRe Invests With Success: Fool by Numbers The reinsurer released first-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
February 15, 2007
Emil Lee |
Montpelier's Revenge: Fool by Numbers The property and casualty reinsurer released fourth-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
May 3, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
When Dividends Are Dicey A hefty dividend yield isn't always something investors can count on. |
The Motley Fool
January 21, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Is Progressive About to Regress? Auto insurer posts strong earnings, but a down cycle may be about to begin. Given that Progressive is a high-quality company, many investors may be tempted to just hold on. |
The Motley Fool
July 31, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Of Mountains and Molehills at Everest Re Premium growth is slow to materialize for this reinsurance company, but the underlying business continues to improve. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
June 13, 2011
Morgan Housel |
Berkshire Hathaway: Now the Cheapest It's Been in Decades Where fear meets opportunity. |
The Motley Fool
November 24, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Insurance Costs Falling What's responsible for this welcome news? Longer life expectancies, better driving -- and hurricanes. Consumers, it's time to shop around. |
FDIC FYI
March 1, 2002 |
FDIC Notifies Banks that Higher Insurance Premiums Are Possible The Board of Directors of the FDIC today alerted insured institutions to the possibility of higher deposit insurance premiums in the second half of 2002... |
The Motley Fool
February 20, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Foolish Forecast: Safety Insurance's Safety Net The auto insurer will report fourth-quarter 2006 financial results shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see. |
Financial Planning
February 1, 2008
Charles J. Farrell |
Magic Numbers A few simple ratios is all it takes to get -- and keep -- clients focused on long-term goals. |
The Motley Fool
May 1, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Waiting for Berkley Specialty property/casualty insurer W.R. Berkley might look interesting to investors, but the price isn't right. |
The Motley Fool
February 18, 2005 |
Save Money on Car Insurance Why pay hundreds more than you have to? |
