MBI Company Profile and Key Details

MBIA Inc. focuses on providing insurance services that guarantee financial obligations, predominantly within the public finance arena. The company operates through two main divisions: one dedicated to U.S. Public Finance Insurance, and another covering International and Structured Finance Insurance. For its U.S. operations, MBIA offers guarantees for municipal bonds, encompassing both tax-exempt and taxable debt. These instruments are issued by various U.S. governmental bodies and territories, as well as by entities such as public utilities, airports, healthcare providers, higher education institutions, student loan programs, and housing authorities. Furthermore, the company extends coverage to certain private sector obligations. In the international and structured finance sector, MBIA insures non-U.S. public finance instruments and global structured financial products, including asset-backed securities. This segment also provides coverage for sovereign and sub-sovereign bonds, alongside privately issued bonds that finance substantial infrastructure projects such as toll roads, bridges, airports, and public transportation networks. Additionally, MBIA offers reinsurance services to other parties. MBIA Inc. was founded in 1973 and maintains its principal office in Purchase, New York.