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Q: To my knowledge both of these companies are in the specialty insurance business. Given that TSU is wholly owned by BAM.A (3.5% of my overall holdings; overlap concerns?), which do you prefer for a conservative investor and why. What would be their outlook considering an post-COVID opening world and over the next 5 yrs? Is there another name you prefer more in this specialty space?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by David C. on June 15, 2021
Q: Good morning,
Looking to add TSU to my TFSA. It is more expensive than other insurers but seems to be more of a growth story than the others that I consider more as income stocks. They have had good results and the outlook still indicates further growth. Can you provide a few more details on this company? Do you know management or background?
Hard to find growth that is not TECH.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Rudy on December 02, 2020
Q: Hello 5i Team
Comparing Fairfax Financial and Intact Financial, both in the Property & Casualty Insurance sub-industry (TMX data), which is the better choice? FFH seems to always in the news about its other investments rather than its insurance business, whereas IFC appears to be solid in its insurance operations
According to a recent Globe & Mail article, IFC could be a potential acquirer of smaller P&C insurance companies, would this also apply to FFH or is FFH more interested in its other investments?
Trisura Group is listed as Specialty Insurance sector. Is it comparable to FFH and IFC, noting its market capitalization is only $380M compared to $12B / $18B for FFH/IFC?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on June 18, 2020
Q: I noticed that Trisura has a potential run up in the bid / ask (~$6) compared to last night's closing price ($38.02 - 38.50 range). Over the past 4 - 5 months there has been insider buying yet, I cannot find news short of calling them directly. They seem to be immune from work stoppages unless a contractor goes bankrupt. In the Corporate Insurance, segment, there could be a slowdown in top-line growth though they have a good renewal business. Their policies do not cover business interruptions from the pandemic. Also, given that they are a wholly owned sub of Brookfield Asset Mgmnt., I have a good comfort level and am considering moving to a full position. May I have your thoughts?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Martin on April 29, 2020
Q: Hello 5i Team
Of the three major life insurance companies in Canada (GWO, SLF, MFC) which is the best company to invest for a steady growing dividend stream.
Are there other Canadian life insurance companies that I should look at?
Notwithstanding the tax advantage of Canadian Dividends, should I be looking at US life insurance companies?
Thanks in advance for the excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 15, 2019
Q: Hello - I have been following TSU with interest since it's IPO in late June. It's had a nice run over the past 4 months. I'd like to know what your take is on: (1) the recent announcement that the company is hoping to have a 1 for 10 share consolidation followed by a 10 to 1 share split, and (2) whether you think it has potential as a good growth stock. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Martha on October 18, 2017
Q: I have acquired shares in several new companies over time, as a result of spin-offs. Sometimes these are terrific, such as BIP.UN. I'd like to either add to some of these 'stub' positions or sell them to keep my number of stocks manageable. Can you please divide these four companies between (in your opinion) 'worth keeping and adding to', or 'sell to redeploy the proceeds elsewhere'. The four are Trisura (TSU), Brookfield Business Partners (BBU.UN), Express Scripts (ESRX) and Brighthouse (BHF), recently spun off from MetLife. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by James on September 29, 2017
Q: Always a nice surprise from Brookfield, to find a new stock dividended-out into your portfolio. I see that it's a global (re)insurance company, or looking for global opportunities at least. When BAM dividends out small quantities, prices to tend to drop as they get sold out of portfolios. Assuming that happens in this case, is this a reasonable opportunity to purchase more, to build it into a small position? Is there a projected dividend pay-out that you can see?
Thanks very much...
Read Answer Asked by Warren on June 03, 2017
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