MostlyWrong
30 Jun 2016
Up 11%! This morning's rise is due to a report on Sky, repeated on LBC, that private equity firms are circling ESUR:[link] Wood owns 30% and, apparently, will sell for more than 500p.Woohoo!MW
Simbr
08 Jun 2016
gocompare Beaufort's note from this morning on Research Tree: "The decision to review strategic opportunities for Gocompare.com is a good initiative considering the positive results anticipated from the latter’s business. In the past one year, esure has taken a lot of steps to boost the business of Gocompare.com. The possible demerger of the business would enhance the value delivered to shareholders. The appointment of Mr Crummack would also support Gocompare.com’s business as it expands in insurance companion and focusses on a range of products. Nonetheless, the claims environment for the motor market remains weak which may hamper the earnings of esure."
Simbrad
08 Jun 2016
Beaufort's note from this morning on Research Tree: "The decision to review strategic opportunities for Gocompare.com is a good initiative considering the positive results anticipated from the latter’s business. In the past one year, esure has taken a lot of steps to boost the business of Gocompare.com. The possible demerger of the business would enhance the value delivered to shareholders. The appointment of Mr Crummack would also support Gocompare.com’s business as it expands in insurance companion and focusses on a range of products. Nonetheless, the claims environment for the motor market remains weak which may hamper the earnings of esure."
Ripley94
07 Jun 2016
Re: HL view on trading statement Looks better. Highs today.
II Editor
24 May 2016
NEW ARTICLE: Esure trade ticks all the boxes "This opinion can't be ignored, but unfortunately we've absolutely nothing to suggest the next movement at LSE:ESUR:Esure will happen this week. It's just that our software says "it's gonna go" so we've placed a demo trade in the hope the four ..."[link]
Blanketstacker
05 May 2016
Re: results First quarter update today. The best one for quite some time. Hopefully the plan is coming together! All figures are up. Stands good comparison with HSTG, DLG and LRE, the latter also out today. Broker targets 275-307.
Blanketstacker
08 Mar 2016
Re: results If you remove the 'special' element of the last dividend, the yield is about steady. I agree with your assessment: a nice wee earner.
cashpharma
08 Mar 2016
results Mr market doesn't like the dividend reduction which reflects the fall in underlying profit despite the co's talk about exploiting growth opportunities.I'm holding, market conditions and investment returns will improve and Mr Wood's superior insurance skills will show through in the end( I hope).Its a well run company in an unhelpful environment.
lambrini girl
16 Feb 2016
Re: take over should bounce here..otherwise 193 (again)..
nick2name
05 Jan 2016
Re: take over yupif sainsbury gets the no from home, then maybe it will realise the obvious synergies
meattrader
05 Jan 2016
take over Is this a likely take over target?
Blanketstacker
11 Aug 2015
Re: well overreacted I agree that this is oversold, but it should drift lower still ex-div. I expect it to ultimately get into the low 220s again, even if there is a bounce today. This is a decent wee profit-making company, with an excellent dividend policy, but the div is the only reason to hold (as I do). Don't forget profits fell by 20%, so I expect the price to ultimately do the same.It is worth noting that reports have already stated motor premiums are on the rise, so any rise here will not necessarily see a drop in premiums written.
fitcontroller
10 Aug 2015
well overreacted I have been watching these for a while and have dived in today, this is an overreaction.
II Editor
10 Aug 2015
NEW ARTICLE: esure crashes as claims rise "Motor insurers have stalled amid tough competition and rising claims, and LSE:ESUR:esure is no different. With the income statement for its motor business a wreck, investors fled the scene on Monday, sending shares in the Sheilas' Wheels owner ..."[link]
II Editor
16 Jun 2015
NEW ARTICLE: Trends and Targets for 17/06/2015 " ESURE INSURANCEÂ (LSE:ESUR) Is one of these rare beasts, an insurance company without a furry toy talking down to the audience. In fact, didn't their actor actually appear in Top Gear? Anyway, we like their chart as it's looking quite simple. ..."[link]
