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Toggle Summary White Mountains Declares 2002 Dividend
HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 1, 2002 – At its regular meeting held on February 28, 2002, the Board of Directors of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. declared a $1.00 per share annual dividend, payable in cash on March 27, 2002, to holders of Common Stock of record as of the close of business on
Toggle Summary OneBeacon Names Chuck Chokel a Managing Director
BOSTON (March 29, 2002) - OneBeacon Insurance Group announced today that Chuck Chokel has joined the company as a Managing Director. He will report to Ray Barrette, OneBeacon Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who explained that Chokel will be a "minister without portfolio or boundaries" for the
Toggle Summary Benson Named President & CEO of AutoOne Insurance
BOSTON (May 7, 2002) – OneBeacon Insurance Group announced today that Carey Benson has been named President and CEO of its AutoOne Insurance subsidiary. Alvin Kaltman was appointed nonexecutive Chairman. Benson reports to John Cavoores, OneBeacon President and Chief Operating Officer.
Toggle Summary OneBeacon Names Drew Carnase Senior Vice President Commercial Lines
BOSTON (May 13, 2002– OneBeacon Insurance Group announced today that Drew Carnase has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lines. He will report to John Cavoores, OneBeacon President and Chief Operating Officer. "Drew's charge is to achieve our Commercial Lines profit targets,"
Toggle Summary White Mountains Reports First Quarter 2002 Results
HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 14, 2002 - White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. ended the first quarter of 2002 with a fully converted tangible book value per share of $222, a $4 decrease from December 31, 2001 including the $1 per share annual dividend paid in March 2002.
Toggle Summary White Mountains Announces Public Offering of Common Shares
Hamilton, Bermuda, May 15, 2002 – White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. ("White Mountains") announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to sell 1.2 million of its common shares to the public. Of the total number of shares, 1.0 million
Toggle Summary White Mountains Postpones 2002 Annual Investor Meeting
Hamilton, Bermuda, May 15, 2002 – White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. ("White Mountains") today announced the postponement of its 2002 Annual Investor Meeting. The meeting was originally scheduled for May 23rd at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.
Toggle Summary White Mountains Reports Results of Shareholder Vote
HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 24, 2002 – White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.'s Annual General Meeting of Members was held on May 20, 2002 at which a quorum was present either in person and/or represented by proxy. Members, by a majority vote of no less than 99% of the shares voting on each proposal,
Toggle Summary OneBeacon Names Paul LaPerriere Senior Vice President of Marketing
BOSTON (July 22, 2002) – OneBeacon Insurance Group announced today that Paul LaPerriere has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Marketing. He will report to John Cavoores, President and Chief Operating Officer, who explained that LaPerriere comes to OneBeacon with extensive success in
Toggle Summary White Mountains Announces New Date for 2002 Annual Investor Meeting
Hamilton, Bermuda (July 30, 2002) – White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. ("White Mountains") today announced the date of its rescheduled 2002 Annual Investor Meeting. The meeting will be held on: Date: August 14, 2002 Time: 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) Location: Waldorf Astoria Hotel Empire Room 301
Toggle Summary White Mountains Reports Second Quarter 2002 Results
HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 30, 2002 - White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. ended the second quarter of 2002 with a fully converted tangible book value per share of $236, a $14 increase from March 31, 2002, and a $10 increase from December 31, 2001. The increase resulted from investment gains and
Toggle Summary New Jersey Skylands Targets Local Auto Market
Skylands Insurance Group offers New Jersey citizens a new choice BOSTON (August 6, 2002) – OneBeacon Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM), today announced the formation of New Jersey Skylands Insurance Group as part of a restructuring of its New
Toggle Summary White Mountains Announces Private Placement Of Equity
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct 18, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM) announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle to place $225 million of equity securities based on a common share price of $295 per share.
Toggle Summary White Mountains Closes Private Placement Of Equity
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct 24, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM) announced today that it has closed its previously announced private placement of $225 million of equity securities based on a common share price of $295 per share.
Toggle Summary White Mountains Reports Third Quarter 2002 Results
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov 1, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM) ended the third quarter of 2002 with a fully converted tangible book value per share of $249, which is a $24 increase since the beginning of the year.
Toggle Summary White Mountains Announces Election of Ray Barrette as President and CEO
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM) announced today that Ray Barrette has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of White Mountains effective January 1, 2003. Barrette joined the Company as CFO in 1997 and was promoted to
Toggle Summary White Mountains Announces the Relocation of its Principal Executive Office
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM) announced today that, effective January 1, 2003, its principal executive office was relocated to: 80 South Main Street Hanover, NH 03755 Tel: 603-640-2200 Fax: 603-643-4592 A satellite office will
Toggle Summary White Mountains Reports Improved 2002 Results
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb 18, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM) ended 2002 with a fully converted tangible book value per share of $259, a 15% increase for the year. The Company's comprehensive net income for 2002 was $290 million (excluding
Toggle Summary White Mountains Announces the Retirement of Patrick Byrne as Director
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb 24, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM) announced today that its Board of Directors accepted the retirement of Patrick Byrne from the Board effective February 24, 2003. Chairman Jack Byrne said, "My son Patrick, a
Toggle Summary White Mountains Declares 2003 Dividend
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb 27, 2003 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- At its regular meeting held on February 27, 2003, the Board of Directors of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. declared a $1.00 per share annual dividend, payable in cash on March 26, 2003, to holders of Common Stock of record as of the