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MBIA (STU:MBJ) Combined Ratio % : 0.00% (As of . 20)


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What is MBIA Combined Ratio %?

Combined Ratio % is a profitability metric of an insurance company to measure its performance in daily operations. It measures the money flowing out of an insurance company in the form of dividends, expenses, and losses.

The historical rank and industry rank for MBIA's Combined Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:MBJ's Combined Ratio % is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median:
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Combined Ratio % only.

MBIA Combined Ratio % Historical Data

The historical data trend for MBIA's Combined Ratio % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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MBIA  (STU:MBJ) Combined Ratio % Calculation

Combined Ratio % is calculated as:

Combined Ratio %=( Incurred Losses + Expenses ) / Earned Premium * 100%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


MBIA  (STU:MBJ) Combined Ratio % Explanation

Combined Ratio % measures the money flowing out of an insurance company in the form of dividends, expenses and losses. A ratio below 100 percent suggests that the company is making an underwriting profit, while a ratio above 100 percent means that it paid more in the claim than it received. However, a ratio above 100 percent does not necessarily mean the company is losing money because the investment income is not included in the calculation.

Compared to Claims Ratio % and Expense Ratio %, the combined ratio is most important because it provides a comprehensive measure of an insurer's profitability.


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MBIA (STU:MBJ) Business Description

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Address
1 Manhattanville Road, Suite 301, Purchase, NY, USA, 10577
MBIA Inc provides financial guaranty insurance for municipal bonds and asset-backed securities in the United States and internationally. It offers an unconditional guarantee to repay the principal and interest on these securities if the issuer defaults. MBIA insures bonds sold in the primary and secondary markets, as well as those held in unit investment trusts and by mutual funds. It operates in three segments: the United States public finance insurance, corporate, and international & structured finance insurance. U.S. public finance insurance portfolio is managed through National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation. International & structured finance insurance business is managed through MBIA Insurance Corporation and its subsidiary.