ProAssurance Corporation - PRA STOCK NEWS

At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, ProAssurance (NYSE:PRA) shareholders voted to reelect four board members, each receiving over 96% approval. Bruce D. Angiolillo was selected as Independent Chair. Shareholders also approved executive compensation for 2021 with 97% support and approved Ernst & Young as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per common share, payable on June 29, 2022, with a total anticipated annual dividend of $0.20 per share planned.

ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE: PRA) reported a net loss of $3.6 million and an operating income of $7.7 million for Q1 2022. Gross premiums written surged to $335.6 million, a 49.3% increase, driven by the NORCAL acquisition. The combined ratio improved to 105.4%, a decline of 4.2 points. However, book value per share fell by approximately 10% to $23.72 due to unrealized losses from a rising interest rate environment. Despite challenges, management remains optimistic about long-term competitive advantages from integration and improved operating results.

AIG announced significant progress on its Life and Retirement separation, establishing a standalone capital structure and publicly filing an S-1 registration. The company reported a net income of $4.3 billion, or $5.15 per diluted share, marking a year-on-year increase from $3.9 billion or $4.41. General Insurance combined ratio improved to 92.9%, while adjusted after-tax income per diluted share rose to $1.30, up 24%. AIG repurchased $1.4 billion of common stock and increased its repurchase authorization to $6.5 billion, reflecting strong shareholder returns. AIG also committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE:PRA) announced the retirement of Executive Chairman W. Stancil (Stan) Starnes, effective at the Annual Shareholders Meeting on May 24, 2022. Starnes has been with the company since September 2007, having served as Chairman and CEO during significant growth, including seven acquisitions and diversification of services. His leadership is praised by CEO Ned Rand and others for its impact on the company's legacy. The board plans to elect an independent chair following Starnes' retirement.

ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE:PRA) will release its quarterly results for the period ending March 31, 2022 after market close on May 9, 2022. A conference call discussing these results will take place on May 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET. Investors can join by phone or via webcast from the ProAssurance Investor Relations website. The conference call will also be available for replay until May 17, 2022. ProAssurance specializes in healthcare and legal professional liability insurance and holds strong ratings from AM Best and Fitch Ratings.

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) has confirmed its Q1 2022 dividend of $0.25 per share on its floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock, Series A, which has a liquidation preference of $25 per share (NYSE: MET PRA). The New York Stock Exchange will announce the ex-dividend date shortly. The payment is scheduled for March 15, 2022, to shareholders on record by February 28, 2022.

InPoint Commercial Real Estate Income (NYSE: ICR,PRA) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.421875 per share on its 6.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. This dividend will be paid on March 30, 2022, to shareholders on record by March 15, 2022. The company, based in Maryland, focuses on originating, acquiring, and managing a diversified credit portfolio secured by commercial real estate properties across the United States.

ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE:PRA) has announced a cash dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on April 7, 2022, for shareholders on record as of March 24, 2022. The company aims for an annual dividend of $0.20 per share, distributed quarterly, contingent on Board reviews of financial performance and other relevant factors. ProAssurance specializes in various insurance sectors, including healthcare professional liability, and maintains strong ratings from AM Best and Fitch Ratings.

ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE: PRA) reported impressive fourth quarter and full year 2021 results, with net income of $32.1 million ($0.59 per diluted share) and $144.1 million ($2.67 per diluted share), respectively. Gross premiums written surged 34.8% to $218.1 million for the quarter and rose 12.4% to $960.0 million for the year. The company achieved a combined ratio of 96.5% for Q4, a 9.3-point improvement. Notably, net investment results increased significantly by 28.8% in Q4 and 98.9% for the full year. The acquisition of NORCAL contributed positively, reflecting strategic growth.