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“If the rating agencies downgrade this across the board ... that could have an impact on the earnings,”
Paul Newsome
“We expect it to be a really big loss in the quarter but Allstate hasn't come out with an estimate and its hard to tell how big of a loss it will be, ... That's pretty unusual and it makes me a little nervous that they might post a bigger loss than expected.”
“The third quarter is clearly an anomaly, ... I think to a certain extent Allstate will get a pass this time because everyone is expecting a huge loss.”
“They still haven't developed their skills to the extent that they are substantially more profitable than their competitors, ... If they develop the skills and manage their claims better, they can go to the big insurers and demonstrate that they (Midland) should write the business, not them.”
“People are selling on the good news of the 10-K coming out,”
“People are selling on the good news of the 10-K coming out.”
“Rate increases is one of a number of questions that personal lines companies, like Allstate, will face.”
“The third quarter is clearly an anomaly. I think to a certain extent Allstate will get a pass this time because everyone is expecting a huge loss.”
“Comments about pricing on conference calls will be very important for the insurance stocks.”
“I think you have to question the consistency of these one-time items.”
