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


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What is MBIA Claims Ratio %?

Claims Ratio % is the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned.

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MBIA Claims Ratio % Historical Data

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

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MBIA  (STU:MBJ) Claims Ratio % Calculation

Claims Ratio % is calculated as

Claims Ratio %=Total Claims / Total Premiums Earned * 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) Claims Ratio % Explanation

Claims Ratio % the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned during the period. It is the equivalent of gross profit margin for an insurance company.

It's important to note that insurance is the business of managing risks and, to do that well, the insurer needs a thorough understanding of the incurred claims ratio. If the value is higher than expected or above established norms, then further investigation is required to figure out why that is (eg: fraud). If it is lower than expected, it could indicate irrelevant products or difficulties in claiming, possibly affecting customer satisfaction.


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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.