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Bill ShawNorthbridge FinancialNB.TOTOP PICKFeb 19, 2008

A fairly conservatively managed property/casualty insurance company. Making money on underwriting and they have done that fairly consistently. Profitability continues to improve. Reasonably cheap price to book. Good price.
$32.50

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$3.43

As of May 03, 2024. Market Open.

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