Alleghany Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Alleghany Corporation (Y) reported third-quarter net earnings to shareholders of $186.3 million, or $11.40 per share, compared to $113.2 million, or $6.75 per share for the prior year third quarter.

On average, three analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $7.60 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total revenues were $1.35 billion, compared to $1.19 billion, a year ago. Net premiums written were up 9.1% in the quarter aided by top line growth in both reinsurance and insurance segments, the company said.