Radian Group: Diversification Benefits Are Underappreciated

Radian Group is now a more diversified insurer after acquiring Inigo for $1.67 billion, reducing reliance on U.S. housing market cycles. Inigo's integration adds specialty P&C and reinsurance exposure, with expected combined ratios of 90%-92% and ~$0.35 EPS accretion, despite tighter margins. RDN's mortgage insurance book is gradually becoming riskier as older, low-risk policies roll off, but credit quality remains strong and reserve releases continue.