The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, Oct. 24, edition that Desjardins Securities analyst Doug Young has reaffirmed his "buy" recommendation for Trisura Group. The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that Mr. Young continues to target the shares at $54. Analysts on average target the shares at $54.63. Mr. Young says in a note: "(1) Trends at its U.S. fronting business (exited vs going concern programs). This will be the focus. (2) How the build out of its U.S. surety platform is progressing. We suspect this initiative will result in elevated costs near term, but this should not be a surprise. (3) The performance of the various Canadian insurance operations, most specifically surety (update to its entry in the large size market?) and corporate insurance (where there has been signs of price softening)." The Globe reported on July 24 that Trisura was a top pick for Scotiabank analysts led by Phil Hardie. The shares could then be had for $44.79. The Globe reported on Aug. 12 that RBC Capital analyst Bart Dziarski continued to rate Trisura Group "outperform." The shares were then going for $42.54.