Even after absorbing higher than normal catastrophe losses during the quarter, we were able to post an exceptional 91.2 percent property and casualty combined ratio. This compares to a combined ratio of 89 percent in the fourth quarter of 2004. |
I thought it was a hard-fought game ? real back-and-forth with a lot of momentum shifts. What else could you ask for in a lacrosse game? |
I'm proud of my team. We played really hard. |
It's causing problems. It causing the system to overloaded, especially on a busy weekend. |
That's hard for us to swallow. It's going to be hard for them to swallow. At the same time, we all live in Wake County. Something's got to give. |
These results extend our string of record first-quarter earnings to four years. |
This expansion reflects the substantial growth The Midland Company has experienced in recent years. The new building and the new training opportunities it represents will help keep us at the forefront of the industry. |
We are extremely pleased with our home here and with the high quality of our associates who have helped build our success. For more than 67 years, Midland has sustained a tradition of excellence and has grown to become a leader in the specialty insurance marketplace over the last 40 years. We are excited to be starting a new chapter in our success, and we look forward to many more years of growth and stability. |
We haven't decided where to hang this yet, but we are going to hang it out front where people can see it. It's not going to be hung in council chambers and not be seen. |
We spend a lot of time talking to our kids about the need to get involved in something. |