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Pelagos Insurance posted strong revenue of $650 million, beating estimates, but missed EPS targets due to major unexpected claims tied to Middle East conflicts and a Qatar gas plant explosion. Leadership called it bad luck and timing, emphasizing specialty insurance’s inherent volatility. Analysts pressed on Middle East underwriting risks, but management defended tight per-risk controls and low loss ratios. New underwriting partners are held to high standards—and many are exceeding expectations. The company is also leveraging outside capital to strengthen reinsurance, smoothing profits. Ahead, growth and profitability of partnerships and reinsurance strategies will be key. Stock dipped—buying opportunity or warning sign? The next quarters will reveal the answer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0e38dc29557b03e5

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