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Assured Guaranty Ltd. reports news about its financial guaranty, asset management and reinsurance activities as a Bermuda-based holding company traded on the NYSE under AGO. Through subsidiaries, the company provides credit enhancement products for U.S. and non-U.S. public finance, infrastructure and structured finance markets.
Recurring updates include quarterly and annual results, financial guaranty segment production, shareholders’ equity and adjusted book value metrics, common-share dividends, share repurchases, and guarantee transactions such as debt service reserve or financial guarantees in infrastructure markets. Company releases also cover its ownership interest in Sound Point Capital Management affiliates and its annuity reinsurance business through Assured Life Reinsurance Ltd.
Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. and Assured Guaranty Corp. announced the appointment of Eric Friedland as a Director on their Infrastructure Finance team. Reporting to Lorne Potash, Friedland aims to enhance the company's financial guaranty business in the infrastructure sector. With over 30 years of municipal market experience, including prior roles at AGM and a strong background in bond insurance, his expertise is expected to leverage growing U.S. infrastructure market opportunities. The management expresses confidence in Friedland's ability to contribute significantly to the company’s goals.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. has partnered with UrbanFootprint to launch Municipal Bond Insights, a data-driven tool aimed at enhancing ESG analysis for the municipal bond market. This advanced platform evaluates climate and community vulnerability risks, vital for public finance investors as they face increasing scrutiny due to climate change impacts. In 2021, the U.S. incurred $145 billion in damages from natural disasters. By leveraging insights from UrbanFootprint, Assured Guaranty aims to improve risk assessment and management across its portfolio.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. reported a net loss of $47 million, or $0.74 per share, for Q2 2022, reflecting significant unrealized losses largely due to the rising interest rate environment. Despite this, the company achieved record levels in adjusted operating shareholders’ equity and adjusted book value per share, at $90.18 and $134.91 respectively. The insurance segment generated $65 million in gross written premiums, with strong new business production totaling $135 million for the first half of 2022. Shareholders received $167 million in capital returns, including share repurchases.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share, payable on August 31, 2022. Shareholders of record will be eligible if they hold shares by the close of business on August 17, 2022.
The company is a Bermuda-based holding firm providing credit enhancement products and asset management services in public finance and structured finance markets. This dividend reflects Assured Guaranty's ongoing commitment to shareholder returns.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) will announce its financial results for Q2 ending June 30, 2022, on August 3, 2022, after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The press release and Financial Supplement will be accessible on the company's website. An investor conference call will take place on August 4, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, available via live webcast and phone. A replay of the call will be accessible for three months post-event. Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement and asset management services in public finance and structured finance markets.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) received an affirmative AA financial strength rating from S&P Global Ratings for its subsidiaries, including Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. and Assured Guaranty Corp. This rating underscores the company’s strong capital position, exceptional liquidity, and diverse underwriting strategy. S&P highlighted Assured Guaranty's robust risk management and stable outlook amidst a challenging market. CEO Dominic Frederico expressed confidence in strong growth opportunities due to favorable trends in the U.S. public finance market.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) reported strong financial results for Q1 2022, achieving a net income of $66 million ($0.98 per share) and an adjusted operating income of $90 million ($1.34 per share). The company successfully reduced its Puerto Rico net par exposure by $1.3 billion, resulting in a $63 million benefit to adjusted operating income. Shareholders' equity per share stood at $89.20. The insurance segment saw an adjusted operating income of $133 million, bolstered by premium earnings and a strong market presence, capturing 58% of insured par sold in municipal bond markets.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share, payable on June 1, 2022. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 18, 2022 will receive this dividend. The company operates from Bermuda and provides credit enhancement products for public finance and structured finance markets.
Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGO) has insured $608.3 million in tax-exempt Green Revenue Bonds issued by the Power Authority of the State of New York (NYPA) as of April 21. These bonds will finance two key transmission projects aimed at modernizing New York's electricity grid and enhancing renewable energy distribution. The bonds are backed solely by project revenues and AGM's unconditional guaranty. The initiative aligns with New York's goal of achieving 70% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2040.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) has announced the release of its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, scheduled for May 5, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. ET. Following the release, a conference call for investors will be hosted on May 6, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. ET. Both the press release and the Financial Supplement will be available on the Company's website. Investors can access the call via webcast or telephone, with replay options until August 6, 2022. Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products and asset management services in public finance and structured finance markets.