Which insurance company is the most popular?
Which insurance company is the most popular?
Top 10 Writers Of Private Passenger Auto Insurance By Direct Premiums Written, 2020 Rank Group/company Market share (2) 1 State Farm 16.2% 2 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 13.6 3 Progressive Corp. 13.3 4 Allstate Corp. 10.4 6 more rows
Why did Buffett buy GEICO?
In his article, The Security I Like Best, Buffett laid out three reasons why he found Geico so attractive: valuation, growth and profit margins. In the article, Buffett noted the stock was trading at just eight times forward earnings at the time, based on 1950 earnings, a miserable year for the industry. Jan 8, 2018
How did Buffett buy GEICO?
Buffett wanted to buy GEICO long before he did. When he initially invested, his shares were worth around $3 per share. He initially invested $4.1 million in common shares and another $19.4 million in convertible preferred stock, making him the largest shareholder.
