ACE Ltd
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Ace Ltd.'s fourth quarter results were weighed down by a reserve charge of $354 million for asbestos and environmental claims but 2004 earnings will translate into records profits from reinsurance recoveries of about $14 billion. Shares offer risk-tolerant investors with appreciation potential during the next 3- to 5 years.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2003
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XL Capital Ltd
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XL Capital Ltd. 's earned premiums in 2002 were 70% over those of 2001 and, accounting for additional reserves placed that year, the company could still gain record operating profits for 2003 and 2004 because of strong underwriting performance. Shares offer appreciation potential over 3 to 5 years.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2003
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John Hancock Financial Services Inc.
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John Hancock Financial Services Inc. posted good operating earnings but credit portfolio losses in 2002. Shares are neutrally ranked and may appeal to risk-tolerant investors, with average appreciation potential out to 2006-2008.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 2003
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