Lancashire reports stronger premium growth, smaller annual profit
5th Mar 2026 11:39
(Sharecast News) - Lancashire Holdings reported a decline in annual profit for 2025 on Thursday despite stronger premium growth, underwriting performance and investment returns, as the specialty insurer delivered a return on equity of more than 20% and announced further capital returns to shareholders.
Read moreRBC Capital Markets nudges up target price on Lancashire Holdings
6th Nov 2025 14:04
(Sharecast News) - Over at Canaccord Genuity, analysts hiked their target price on insurance firm Lancashire Holdings from 600p to 625p on Thursday following the company's "good" third-quarter earnings.
Read moreLancashire unveils special divi after solid third quarter
5th Nov 2025 07:15
(Sharecast News) - Lancashire's share price rose strongly on Wednesday after third-quarter results from the Bermuda-based insurance company pleased investors, with premiums on the rise as it announced a special dividend worth $182m.
Read moreRBC Capital downgrades Lancashire, upgrades Hiscox
14th Oct 2025 15:08
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets downgraded Lancashire Holdings to 'underperform' from 'outperform' on Tuesday and cut the price target to 600p from 750p as it argued that consensus was at risk.
Read moreBroker tips: Lancashire, Hiscox, Fevertree
14th Oct 2025 07:17
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets downgraded Lancashire Holdings to 'underperform' from 'outperform' on Tuesday and cut the price target to 600p from 750p as it argued that consensus was at risk.
Read moreLancashire Holdings lifts FY ROE guidance after 'resilient' H1
6th Aug 2025 07:59
(Sharecast News) - Lancashire Holdings lifted its guidance for full-year return on equity on Wednesday as it hailed a "resilient" first half.
Read moreBerenberg reinstates coverage of Hiscox, Beazley, Lancashire
30th May 2025 09:04
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg reinstated coverage of London market insurers Hiscox, Beazley and Lancashire on Friday, saying they continue to present a compelling investment case, underpinned by supportive valuations, disciplined underwriting, and evolving business models that are well-positioned for future growth.
Read moreLancashire Q1 written premiums rise; Reaffirms California fire costs
1st May 2025 10:52
(Sharecast News) - Specialist insurer Lancashire Holdings on Thursday reported higher first-quarter gross premiums written and insurance revenue and reaffirmed its exposure to the California wildfires.
Read moreLancashire flags possibility of further disasters after tough year
6th Mar 2025 10:40
(Sharecast News) - Lancashire Holdings reported a profit after tax of $321.3m in its 2024 final results on Thursday, and a 23.4% increase in diluted book value per share.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed on US jobless claims, UK GDP growth
13th Feb 2025 15:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday in mixed territory as investors assessed a fall in jobless claims across the pond, as well as an unexpected expansion in the UK economy.
Read moreLancashire expecting $145m to $165m losses from California wildfires
13th Feb 2025 07:18
(Sharecast News) - Insurer Lancashire Holdings said on Thursday that it expects to incur net ultimate losses of between $145m and $165m related to the California wildfires.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise as dip buyers enter the fray
14th Nov 2024 15:50
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday in positive territory, with sentiment buoyed by robust corporate updates, as investors digested the latest producer price data out of the United States.
Read moreLancashire Holdings announces special dividend as profits grow
6th Nov 2024 09:14
(Sharecast News) - Lancashire Holdings posted a 9% jump in premiums written on Wednesday as it announced a special dividend, sending shares in the insurer surging.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks slip ahead of much-awaited Fed decision
18th Sep 2024 15:03
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, as investors digested the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's policy announcement later in the day.
Read moreGoldman Sachs downgrades Hiscox, upgrades Lancashire
18th Sep 2024 11:35
(Sharecast News) - Goldman Sachs has downgraded non-life insurer Hiscox and upgraded sector peer Lancashire as part of its review of the European insurance sector.
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