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James TelfserTrisura Group TSU.TOTOP PICKJun 09, 2021

Specialty insurance. Spun out of one of the Brookfields. US business, called fronting, is very exciting, and it crosses state lines. Growth profile is fantastic. High and growing ROEs, growing access to capital, dynamic CEO. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $178.13)
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$41.95

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PARTIAL BUY

It is a high quality specialty insurance company. He didn't buy because he felt like he missed the buying opportunity. You could get exposure now - it is well managed and the numbers are good.

HOLD
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EPS of $0.31 missed expectations of $0.4229 and revenues of $769.94M beat estimates of $758.69M. Insurance revenue grew by 32.7% in the quarter, reflecting sustained momentum across North America. Its operating net income was up 50.2%, driven by profitable growth in Canada and core operations in the US. Its net income was impacted by the run-off of a US program and unrealized losses in the investment portfolio, partially offset by one-time benefits in the primary lines business. Its net investment income grew substantially, due to higher risk-adjusted yields and an increased size of the investment portfolio. Its operating ROE of 20.2% exceeded its target, demonstrating the strength of its core operations. Its EPS estimates jump from FY2023 to FY2024 on a GAAP basis, however, non-GAAP, this EPS estimate goes from $2.40 to $2.64. Its balance sheet expanded, it has been issuing less shares than in previous quarters, and shares increased following results, indicating that investors are largely pleased with the results. 

Its write-downs are still looming, but its core operations have shown strength and we think it begins to demonstrate its ability to execute and grow in future quarters.
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TOP PICK

Has followed business for a long term. Small cap insurance provider that has lots of room for growth. Massive growth the past few years. Taking lessons learned in Canada into the US market. Current share price a great place to buy. Problems from the past year being fixed very quickly. Higher interest rates not presenting problem for the company with cash flow. 

WEAK BUY

Great business, unique. Very profitable, very high ROE and growth. Growing pains include needing more capital. Hiccup spooked investors. Will take a few more quarters to soothe the market that no skeletons remain. Pretty good value here.

Unspecified

It was spun out from Brookfield and has good management. He likes it but doesn't own based on valuation.

BUY

Really likes insurance names. Financials have been under pressure, especially in the US. But US insurance names are doing really well. It's turning up, improving. Higher for longer should be a tailwind. Important support level around $30, so limit risk to recent lows. $36 and $42 are next major resistance levels.

BUY

An insurance company. P&C insurance benefits from yearly renewable contracts. TSU is in a good position.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 01/22, Down 3.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with TSU has triggered its stop at $35.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

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(A Top Pick Nov 01/22, Up 25.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with TSU is progressing well. To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop to $35 at this time.
BUY
Stable P&C business growing nicely in Canada. Cashflow from that is funding a US surety and specialty insurance business, which is wildly profitable and growing fast. Smart CEO. Good growth, high ROE, lots of optionality.
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate TSU, a specialty insurance company focusing on surety bonds, corporate and fee based insurance services as a TOP PICK. The company recently acquired another Canadian surety business, which will be accretive to earnings. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $26) to $31, looking to achieve $56 -- upside potential over 45%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $56.29)
BUY
Insurer that operates in Canada and US. Great business. Growing rapidly, which generates more capital. Strong quarters, with one hiccup. Once the market stabilizes, he sees stock at $40+. Add at these levels.
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This specialty insurance company, focusing on surety bonds, corporate and fee based insurance services, recently reported earnings 30% above analyst expectations and a ROE over 27%. It has a conservative balance sheet supported by an investment grade rating. Expectations are that next years earnings will be another 50% higher. Forward PE is projected at 16x earnings. We recommend setting a stop loss at $26, looking to achieve $46 -- upside potential over 30%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $56.00)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jun 09/21, Up 3%) Would buy shares in the company again & continues to hold. Very impressed with management team and return on equity metrics. Company has recently raised $150 MM. Very good quarter with earnings and performance.
BUY

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. A relatively small insurance company that has good growth and market share gains. Playing in a fragmented market and they could acquire more companies. Better upside than larger insurers like Sunlife and Manulife. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free