The Persistent Influence of Insurance
1990
Founding of Dowling & Partners Securities, LLC
V.J. Dowling establishes Dowling & Partners with a singular mission: to deliver independent, high-quality research focused on the Property & Casualty (Re)insurance industry. From day one, the firm positions itself as a specialist, offering deep sector insights and a disciplined, fundamentals-driven approach to analysis.
1994
Introduction of the IBNR Weekly
Recognising a need for timely, data-driven perspective in a complex marketplace, Dowling & Partners launches the IBNR Weekly. The publication quickly becomes a staple for industry professionals, providing thoughtful interpretation of emerging trends, company performance, and market dynamics across the insurance landscape.
1994
Introduction of the IBNR Weekly
Recognising a need for timely, data-driven perspective in a complex marketplace, Dowling & Partners launches the IBNR Weekly. The publication quickly becomes a staple for industry professionals, providing thoughtful interpretation of emerging trends, company performance, and market dynamics across the insurance landscape.
2002
Expansion into Life Insurance Coverage
As the firm’s reputation grows, so does demand for its analytical expertise. Dowling & Partners extends its research platform to include Life Insurers, applying the same rigorous methodology to help investors and executives better understand evolving mortality, morbidity, and capital trends shaping the sector.
2008
Coverage Initiated on Financial Guaranty, Title Insurance & Mortgage Insurance
During a period of significant financial market stress, the firm broadens its purview to include Financial Guaranty, Title Insurance, and Mortgage Insurance companies. This expansion reflects Dowling & Partners’ commitment to providing clarity across adjacent sectors where credit, real estate, and insurance structures converge.
2008
Coverage Initiated on Financial Guaranty, Title Insurance & Mortgage Insurance
During a period of significant financial market stress, the firm broadens its purview to include Financial Guaranty, Title Insurance, and Mortgage Insurance companies. This expansion reflects Dowling & Partners’ commitment to providing clarity across adjacent sectors where credit, real estate, and insurance structures converge.
2011
Acquisition of Hales & Company
Dowling & Partners acquires Hales & Company, a respected advisory and research firm with a long heritage in the insurance industry. The acquisition strengthens the firm’s analytical capabilities, enhances its transaction insights, and deepens its relationships across the insurance and financial services ecosystem.
2011
Acquisition of Hales & Company
Dowling & Partners acquires Hales & Company, a respected advisory and research firm with a long heritage in the insurance industry. The acquisition strengthens the firm’s analytical capabilities, enhances its transaction insights, and deepens its relationships across the insurance and financial services ecosystem.
2017
Launch of the Hales Report
Building on the legacy and expertise gained through the acquisition, Dowling & Partners begins publishing the Hales Report. This publication complements the firm’s existing research suite, delivering additional market intelligence, transaction commentary, and strategic perspective for industry leaders and investors.
2017
Launch of the Hales Report
Building on the legacy and expertise gained through the acquisition, Dowling & Partners begins publishing the Hales Report. This publication complements the firm’s existing research suite, delivering additional market intelligence, transaction commentary, and strategic perspective for industry leaders and investors.