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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: rnam   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Bought 2.5% of Tokio Marine
Date: 03/23/26 12:19 PM
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Here is what I got from Google search AI.

Tokio Marine Holdings is a premier global insurance group established in 1879, providing domestic/international life and non-life insurance, reinsurance, and financial services. Headquartered in Tokyo, it holds over US$204 billion in assets, operates in 45+ countries, and boasts a highly profitable, diversified portfolio. The company is strong financially, with a 15.71% return on equity and substantial earnings.

Business Segments :
International Insurance: Reinsurance and international underwriting.
Domestic Non-Life Insurance: Japan’s largest non-life insurer (fire, auto, marine).
Domestic Life Insurance: Life insurance products.
Financial and General: Investment advisory, trust management, and facility management.

History :
Founded (1879): Established as Japan's first insurance company, Tokyo Marine Insurance Company (TMIC), specializing in marine insurance.
Expansion (Early 1900s): Introduced Japan’s first auto insurance in 1914.
Reorganization (2002): Formed Millea Holdings, which later became Tokio Marine Holdings (2008).
Global Expansion (2008-present): Acquired major entities like Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Delphi Financial Group, and HCC Insurance Holdings, expanding its global footprint.

Financial Performance :
Profit Split: Roughly 50% of profits come from overseas businesses, with the remainder from domestic Japanese business.
Recent Performance: As of March 2026, the company reported revenue of $15.11 billion in a single quarter, beating estimates.
Market Position: One of the world’s most highly rated insurance groups, with over 43,000 employees.

In spite of its name, doesn’t seem to offer maritime/marine insurance products.
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