Latest Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd (ALTE) Headlines
CSG Partners Named Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the M&A Advisor
PR Newswire - Fri Dec 20, 5:30AM CST
CSG Partners, LLC was named the "Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year" by the M&A Advisor on December 17th 2013, at the 12th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. The awards are an annual tribute to the outstanding achievements of leading dealmakers, firms and transactions.
Bryan Sanders to Succeed John Latham as President of Markel Wholesale
PR Newswire - Thu Oct 10, 12:00PM CDT
F. Michael Crowley, President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL), has announced that John Latham is stepping down as President of Markel Wholesale effective December 31, 2013 and will be succeeded by Bryan Sanders. Sanders, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of Markel's Wholesale division, joined Markel with the acquisition of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited. Latham will transition to a consultative role, active with Markel, working out of Markel's Plano, TX, regional office. This transition marks the next step in a long and distinguished career in insurance. Sanders will remain based in Markel's home office in Richmond, VA, and report to Crowley.
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited and Its Operating Subsidiaries
Business Wire - Fri Aug 09, 9:38AM CDT
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a" of Alterra Bermuda Limited (Alterra Bermuda) and its affiliated operating companies.
Markel Misses Earnings, Beats Rev - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 08, 8:51AM CDT
Markel Corporation reported operating earnings of $5.13 per share
Markel Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 30, 3:33PM CDT
Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) reported diluted net income per share of $9.50 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 compared to $5.92 for the first quarter of 2012. The results for the first quarter of 2013 reflect more favorable underwriting results compared to the same period of 2012. The combined ratio for the first quarter of 2013 was 91% compared to 100% for the first quarter of 2012. The combined ratio for the first quarter of 2012 included $20 million, or four points, of underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses related to the Company's prospective adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standard Update No. 2010-26, Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts. Book value per common share outstanding increased 7% to $431.10 at March 31, 2013 from $403.85 at December 31, 2012.
KBW and its subsidiary declare changes to KBW Property & Casualty Index
M2 - Mon Apr 29, 9:04AM CDT
A wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp (NYSE:SF), a full-service, boutique investment bank and broker-dealer that specialises in the financial services sector Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Inc disclosed on Friday that before business opens on 1 May, certain changes will occur to KBW Property & Casualty Insurance Index (Index Ticker:KPXSM) (ETF Ticker:KBWPSM).
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Tower International, UTi Worldwide, Markel, Alterra Capital Holdings and Everest Re
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 18, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Equity Research highlights Tower International, Inc. (NYSE:TOWR) as the Bull of the Day and UTi Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq:UTIW) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Markel Corp. (NYSE:MKL), Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:ALTE) and Everest Re Ltd. (NYSE:RE).
Markel Corp.: A Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 17, 12:50PM CDT
On Apr 16, 2013, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Markel Corp. (MKL) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
WEALTHMAKERS.COM Issues Bearish Research Reports on AJG, ALTE, ARCC, CGNX, CRVL, ECT
M2 - Wed Apr 17, 10:48AM CDT
WEALTHMAKERS.COM / www.wealthmakers.com , a Wall Street research and trading firm providing unbiased statistical stock market predictions to empower investors, securities professionals and public company employees to make precise, predictive and profitable trading decisions, has issued new research reports today on the following stocks: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (NYSE:AJG), Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:ALTE), Ares Capital Corp (NASDAQ:ARCC), Cognex Corp (NASDAQ:CGNX), CorVel Corp (NASDAQ:CRVL), ECA MARCELLUS TRUST I (NYSE:ECT)
3 Reasons Buffett Should Buy Markel
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 09, 1:34PM CDT
Shortly after Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett spent $12 billion in cash last month to acquire 50% of H.J. Heinz , he told the world he was ready for more . Of course, there's certainly reason to believe the man given his past...
WEALTHMAKERS.COM Issues Bearish Research Reports on ADVS, AIV, ALTE, ARB, CREE, ELP
M2 - Thu Apr 04, 12:11PM CDT
WEALTHMAKERS.COM / www.wealthmakers.com , a Wall Street research and trading firm providing unbiased statistical stock market predictions to empower investors, securities professionals and public company employees to make precise, predictive and profitable trading decisions, has issued new research reports today on the following stocks: Advent Software Inc (NASDAQ:ADVS), Apartment Investment and Management Co (NYSE:AIV), Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:ALTE), Arbitron Inc (NYSE:ARB), Cree Inc (NASDAQ:CREE), Copel Companhia Paranaense de Energia (NYSE:ELP)
A.M. Best Rates Markel Corp's Debt - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 13, 2:20PM CDT
A.M. Best Co. has allotted a debt rating of bbb+ to Markel Corporation Inc.
Alterra Shareholders Approve Markel Merger
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Feb 26, 7:23PM CST
On Tuesday, specialty insurers Markel and Alterra Capital Holdings announced that their respective shareholders have "overwhelmingly" voted to approve the merger of the two companies. Assuming regulators approve, and other usual closing...
Markel And Alterra Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Acquisition
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 26, 10:23AM CST
Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) ("Markel") and Alterra Capital Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ALTE; BSX: ALTE.BH) ("Alterra") today announced that their respective shareholders have voted in favor of all proposals necessary for the acquisition of Alterra by Markel. Completion of the transaction remains subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2013.
The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of Claims of Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited in Connection With the Sale of the Company to Markel Corp. -- ALTE
GlobeNewswire - Mon Feb 11, 9:53AM CST
Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited ("Alterra" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:ALTE) of claims of breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law against the board of directors of the Company in connection with the sale of the Company to Markel Corp. ("Markel"). A complaint was filed in New York Federal court.
After a Solid 2012, What's Next for Markel?
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Feb 09, 11:30AM CST
With the release of its strong fourth-quarter earnings report Monday, specialty insurer Markel effectively capped what has arguably turned out to be its most eventful year of the past decade. Normally that wouldn't be saying much given...
Alterra Capital declares dividend of USD0.16 per share
M2 - Wed Feb 06, 7:31AM CST
The board of directors of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:ALTE) (BSX:ALTE.BH), a provider of diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance products, has approved a dividend of USD0.16 per share, the company reported on Tuesday.
1-Minute Earnings Review: Markel
Matt Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Feb 05, 4:07PM CST
Markel , a niche insurance company that many investors view as a "Baby Berkshire Hathaway " due to its value investing style that mirrors many of Warren Buffett's decisions, has reported its quarterly earnings. In this video, Motley...
Alterra Capital Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2012 Results
Business Wire - Tue Feb 05, 3:05PM CST
--2012 Net Operating Income of $1.18 per Diluted Share
CSG Partners Named Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the M&A Advisor
PR Newswire - Fri Dec 20, 5:30AM CST
CSG Partners, LLC was named the "Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year" by the M&A Advisor on December 17th 2013, at the 12th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. The awards are an annual tribute to the outstanding achievements of leading dealmakers, firms and transactions.
Bryan Sanders to Succeed John Latham as President of Markel Wholesale
PR Newswire - Thu Oct 10, 12:00PM CDT
F. Michael Crowley, President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL), has announced that John Latham is stepping down as President of Markel Wholesale effective December 31, 2013 and will be succeeded by Bryan Sanders. Sanders, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of Markel's Wholesale division, joined Markel with the acquisition of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited. Latham will transition to a consultative role, active with Markel, working out of Markel's Plano, TX, regional office. This transition marks the next step in a long and distinguished career in insurance. Sanders will remain based in Markel's home office in Richmond, VA, and report to Crowley.
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited and Its Operating Subsidiaries
Business Wire - Fri Aug 09, 9:38AM CDT
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a" of Alterra Bermuda Limited (Alterra Bermuda) and its affiliated operating companies.
Markel Misses Earnings, Beats Rev - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 08, 8:51AM CDT
Markel Corporation reported operating earnings of $5.13 per share
Markel Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 30, 3:33PM CDT
Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) reported diluted net income per share of $9.50 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 compared to $5.92 for the first quarter of 2012. The results for the first quarter of 2013 reflect more favorable underwriting results compared to the same period of 2012. The combined ratio for the first quarter of 2013 was 91% compared to 100% for the first quarter of 2012. The combined ratio for the first quarter of 2012 included $20 million, or four points, of underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses related to the Company's prospective adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standard Update No. 2010-26, Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts. Book value per common share outstanding increased 7% to $431.10 at March 31, 2013 from $403.85 at December 31, 2012.
KBW and its subsidiary declare changes to KBW Property & Casualty Index
M2 - Mon Apr 29, 9:04AM CDT
A wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp (NYSE:SF), a full-service, boutique investment bank and broker-dealer that specialises in the financial services sector Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Inc disclosed on Friday that before business opens on 1 May, certain changes will occur to KBW Property & Casualty Insurance Index (Index Ticker:KPXSM) (ETF Ticker:KBWPSM).
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Tower International, UTi Worldwide, Markel, Alterra Capital Holdings and Everest Re
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 18, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Equity Research highlights Tower International, Inc. (NYSE:TOWR) as the Bull of the Day and UTi Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq:UTIW) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Markel Corp. (NYSE:MKL), Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:ALTE) and Everest Re Ltd. (NYSE:RE).
Markel Corp.: A Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 17, 12:50PM CDT
On Apr 16, 2013, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Markel Corp. (MKL) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
WEALTHMAKERS.COM Issues Bearish Research Reports on AJG, ALTE, ARCC, CGNX, CRVL, ECT
M2 - Wed Apr 17, 10:48AM CDT
WEALTHMAKERS.COM / www.wealthmakers.com , a Wall Street research and trading firm providing unbiased statistical stock market predictions to empower investors, securities professionals and public company employees to make precise, predictive and profitable trading decisions, has issued new research reports today on the following stocks: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (NYSE:AJG), Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:ALTE), Ares Capital Corp (NASDAQ:ARCC), Cognex Corp (NASDAQ:CGNX), CorVel Corp (NASDAQ:CRVL), ECA MARCELLUS TRUST I (NYSE:ECT)
3 Reasons Buffett Should Buy Markel
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 09, 1:34PM CDT
Shortly after Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett spent $12 billion in cash last month to acquire 50% of H.J. Heinz , he told the world he was ready for more . Of course, there's certainly reason to believe the man given his past...
WEALTHMAKERS.COM Issues Bearish Research Reports on ADVS, AIV, ALTE, ARB, CREE, ELP
M2 - Thu Apr 04, 12:11PM CDT
WEALTHMAKERS.COM / www.wealthmakers.com , a Wall Street research and trading firm providing unbiased statistical stock market predictions to empower investors, securities professionals and public company employees to make precise, predictive and profitable trading decisions, has issued new research reports today on the following stocks: Advent Software Inc (NASDAQ:ADVS), Apartment Investment and Management Co (NYSE:AIV), Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:ALTE), Arbitron Inc (NYSE:ARB), Cree Inc (NASDAQ:CREE), Copel Companhia Paranaense de Energia (NYSE:ELP)
A.M. Best Rates Markel Corp's Debt - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 13, 2:20PM CDT
A.M. Best Co. has allotted a debt rating of bbb+ to Markel Corporation Inc.
Alterra Shareholders Approve Markel Merger
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Feb 26, 7:23PM CST
On Tuesday, specialty insurers Markel and Alterra Capital Holdings announced that their respective shareholders have "overwhelmingly" voted to approve the merger of the two companies. Assuming regulators approve, and other usual closing...
Markel And Alterra Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Acquisition
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 26, 10:23AM CST
Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) ("Markel") and Alterra Capital Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ALTE; BSX: ALTE.BH) ("Alterra") today announced that their respective shareholders have voted in favor of all proposals necessary for the acquisition of Alterra by Markel. Completion of the transaction remains subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2013.
The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of Claims of Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited in Connection With the Sale of the Company to Markel Corp. -- ALTE
GlobeNewswire - Mon Feb 11, 9:53AM CST
Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited ("Alterra" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:ALTE) of claims of breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law against the board of directors of the Company in connection with the sale of the Company to Markel Corp. ("Markel"). A complaint was filed in New York Federal court.
After a Solid 2012, What's Next for Markel?
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Feb 09, 11:30AM CST
With the release of its strong fourth-quarter earnings report Monday, specialty insurer Markel effectively capped what has arguably turned out to be its most eventful year of the past decade. Normally that wouldn't be saying much given...
Alterra Capital declares dividend of USD0.16 per share
M2 - Wed Feb 06, 7:31AM CST
The board of directors of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:ALTE) (BSX:ALTE.BH), a provider of diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance products, has approved a dividend of USD0.16 per share, the company reported on Tuesday.
1-Minute Earnings Review: Markel
Matt Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Feb 05, 4:07PM CST
Markel , a niche insurance company that many investors view as a "Baby Berkshire Hathaway " due to its value investing style that mirrors many of Warren Buffett's decisions, has reported its quarterly earnings. In this video, Motley...
Alterra Capital Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2012 Results
Business Wire - Tue Feb 05, 3:05PM CST
--2012 Net Operating Income of $1.18 per Diluted Share
