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Here's How Rithm Capital Can Afford Its 9.5% Dividend Yield

The Motley Fool

While MSRs have been a reliable revenue stream over the past couple of years, a refinancing tsunami brought on by declining interest rates could quickly change this currently successful operating segment into a liability. More than just mortgages To diversify away from the cyclical mortgage industry, Rithm acquired Sculptor in late 2023.

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Markel Group (MKL) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

professional liability and general liability portfolios where we took underwriting actions to improve profitability. The one-point increase was due to higher attritional loss ratios on our professional liability and general liability insurance product lines as we remain prudent in adding margin to classes with challenging loss trends.

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I'm Happy to Overpay for Insurance. Here's Why

The Motley Fool

My state -- like most states -- only requires liability auto insurance, not collision or comprehensive coverage. Liability coverage would only pay up to policy limits, creating a significant risk of out-of-pocket losses. I could easily opt to purchase only the minimum required protection and opt out of other types of auto insurance.

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Inter Milan facing Oaktree debt deadline

Private Equity Wire

After that deadline has passed, Oaktree has the right to take control of Inter by claiming the collateral pledged in the 2021 financing deal – Suning’s majority stake in the club. If Oaktree does take control of Inter, it will be following in the footsteps of Elliott Management.

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The Fastest Way to Turn Your Small Business Idea Into Reality

The Motley Fool

If you plan to apply for a business loan, how much will you borrow and what will you need as collateral? Common options include a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a limited liability company (LLC). Use the work you did in terms of structure and marketing to identify key costs.

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BlockFi Bites the Dust, Hundreds of Thousands of Customer Assets Wiped Out

Mish Talk

Liabilities $1 to $10 billion. with the total amount of liabilities likely to be much larger. The firm, founded in 2017 by Zac Prince and Flori Marquez and backed by Thiel Capital spinout Valar Ventures, lends money to customers using their cryptocurrency assets as collateral. billion, according to its filings with the U.S.

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Markel Group (MKL) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Motley Fool

professional liability and general liability portfolios, where we took underwriting actions to improve profitability. Favorable development in the first nine months of 2024 was most notable within our international professional liability product lines. Our premium growth was driven by select U.S.