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Nalak Das

5 Mid & Small-Cap Stock Picks From the Booming P&C Insurance Industry

HRTG, HGTY, HCI, PLMR and UFCS shine as mid- and small-cap P&C insurers gain from pricing power and underwriting strength.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for June 4th

BCRX, OPRX, BWB, PLMR and RACE have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on June 4, 2025.

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Tanuka De

KINS vs. UFCS: Which Regional Insurer Offers Better Value Investment?

KINS and UFCS both show promise, but let's see which insurer offers stronger growth and better value in a changing P&C market?

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Sushmita Sarker

4 Insurance Stocks That Have Outperformed the S&P 500 in a Year

Insurance Stocks HCI, HRTG, HMN and TRV outperform the industry, the sector and the S&P 500 composite, and look poised to retain the rally.

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Zacks Equity Research

UnitedHealth to Curtail Medicare Advantage Costs: Margin Boost Ahead?

UNH's CEO pledges reform after rare earnings miss as rising Medicare Advantage costs squeeze margins and spook investors.

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Rimmi Singhi

5 High Earnings Yield Value Picks Amid Renewed US-China Tensions

AU, ORC, LTM, PRTH, and ALIZY are some value picks with high earnings yield and rising EPS amid renewed U.S.-China trade tensions.

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Zacks Equity Research

Hanover Insurance Stock Near 52-Week High: Time to Buy?

THG nears its 52-week high as strong segment performance, tech upgrades, and bullish trends drive investor interest.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Hold Cigna Stock in Your Portfolio for Now

CI gains 14.7% YTD as Evernorth and Cigna Healthcare drive growth, but rising expenses and debt pose challenges.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Hartford Partners With Nayya to Streamline Benefits Experience

HIG joins forces with Nayya to provide tailored benefits suited to the individual needs of employees.

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Zacks Equity Research

AIZ Outperforms Industry, Trades at a Discount: How to Play the Stock

Assurant rides on growth in capital-light businesses, Connected Living, and Global Housing, supported by solid cash flow and strategic capital deployment.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

UnitedHealth Declines 40.4% YTD: Here's Why it's Still Not a Bargain

UNH shares have plunged YTD, but regulatory risks, cost pressures and earnings downgrades keep it far from a bargain.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Sell Stocks for June 2nd

WLK, TXO and JEF have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 2, 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for June 2nd

PVH, MMS, ALIZY, BPOP and AGYS have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on June 2, 2025.

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Tanuka De

TRV to Sell Major Canada Insurance Operations: Time to Buy the Stock?

TRV to sell most of its Canadian insurance business to Definity for $2.4B, aiming to boost shareholder value and streamline operations.

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Tanuka De

ROOT Moves Above 200-Day SMA: Buy, Hold or Sell the Stock?

ROOT surges past 200-day SMA as YTD gains hit 72.6%, backed by margin growth, tech focus and strong ROE despite trading at a premium.

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Zacks Equity Research

Radian Group Near 52-Week High: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

RDN stock is poised to gain from a growing insurance portfolio, declining claims, solid capital strength, and effective capital deployment.

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Mark Vickery

Top Research Reports for Berkshire Hathaway, AbbVie & Intuitive Surgical

Berkshire Hathaway, AbbVie and Intuitive Surgical beat estimates as analysts highlight growth drivers, headwinds and strategic moves in new reports.

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Tanuka De

Berkshire Moves Above 200-Day SMA: How to Play the Stock

BRK.B trades above its 200-day SMA with a 7.6% upside potential, but its premium valuation and mixed outlook suggest a cautious approach.

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Zacks Equity Research

Synchrony & Jewelers Mutual Unite to Transform Jewelry Financing

SYF teams with Jewelers Mutual to blend financing and insurance, aiming to boost retail sales and simplify high-value jewelry purchases.

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Zacks Equity Research

AXS vs. ACGL: Which P&C Insurance Stock Should You Hold Now?

Let's see how AXS and ACGL fare in terms of some of the key metrics.

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Nalak Das

Buy 5 High Dividend-Paying Giants to Stay Safe Amid Volatile Markets

PM, CVS, ET, GSK and NWG, which offer high dividends and carry Zacks buy ranks, are strong picks for stability amid volatile market conditions of 2025.

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Tanuka De

Progressive Moves Above 50 and 200-Day SMAs: How to Play the Stock

PGR trends above key SMAs with 16.4% YTD gains, strong retention, and 33.5% ROE but its premium valuation urges a cautious approach.

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Zacks Equity Research

WTW Rises 24.7% in a Year but Lags Industry: How to Play the Stock

Willis Towers stock rallies on the back of a strong new business, strategic acquisitions, solid customer retention levels and financial flexibility.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Elevance Looks Cheap Now: But is it Time to Buy or Dodge?

Strong capital efficiency and commercial growth make ELV appealing, but regulatory and cost headwinds keep investors cautious.

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Zacks Equity Research

PFG Outperforms Industry YTD, Trades Above 50-Day SMA: What's Next?

Principal Financial gains from strong segment growth, a robust global retirement and long-term savings business, solid capital strength and rising dividends.

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