Earnings Per ShareThere is an expectation of considerable pick-up in buybacks and special dividends in coming years, which is estimated to boost future EPS.
Earnings PerformanceThe company showed strong earnings, driven mainly by a mild catastrophe season and strong underwriting from the Mortgage Insurance segment.
Shareholder ReturnsThe company's track record as a cycle manager supports its superior total shareholder return and underwriting earnings growth in recent years.