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Tanuka De

How Crucial Are Managing Losses and LAE to Berkshire's Profitability?

Berkshire Hathaway's profitability hinges on disciplined control of losses and expenses, fueling both underwriting strength and long-term growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

CNA Stock Lost 1% YTD, Trading at a Discount to Industry: Buy The Dip?

CNA Financial posts steady growth with disciplined underwriting, strong retention, and resilient investment income.

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Zacks Equity Research

Will Manulife Financial's New Lending Suite Redefine Wealth Management?

MFC unveils a refreshed Specialized Lending suite, offering flexible credit solutions to high-net-worth clients.

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Zacks Equity Research

FAF Boosts Shareholders' Value Via Dividend Hike, Shares Rise

First American's recent 2% hike in dividend reflects its intention to enhance shareholder value, which is supported by its strong financial position.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Elevance Health Shrinks to Grow Stronger: From Part D to Plan B?

ELV exits Part D and trims Medicare Advantage markets, betting on stronger-margin plans to protect profitability.

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for Ryan Specialty Holdings Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to RYAN stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

EVER Rallies 16.3% YTD, Trades at Premium: Should You Buy the Stock?

EverQuote leans on AI, data and a stronger auto focus to drive growth, but faces rising costs, stiff competition and regulatory risks.

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Tanuka De

Does Technology Power Heritage's Competitive Edge in Insurance?

HRTG taps AI, automation and digital tools to sharpen underwriting, streamline claims and fuel growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

CB Stock Trading at a Discount to Industry at 1.49X: Time to Hold?

Chubb Limited fuels growth with global middle-market expansion, strategic M&A, strong premiums, and a solid capital position despite catastrophe risk.

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Zacks Equity Research

CINF Stock Trades Above 200-Day SMA: Time to Buy the Stock?

Cincinnati Financial stock is poised to gain from new business-written premiums, an agent-focused business model, improved interest income, and effective capital deployment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Humana Wins TVH Assets in Bankruptcy Sale, But Cut Points Drag Shares

HUM scoops up $68M Florida care centers, but star rating hurdles send shares tumbling 12%. Can HUM turn risk into reward?

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Tanuka De

Does Technology Power Root's Competitive Edge in Insurance?

Root uses telematics, AI and automation to sharpen pricing, cut costs and scale growth in the competitive auto insurance market.

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Zacks Equity Research

Will WTW's Radar Deal With Sompo Transform Insurance Pricing?

Willis Towers Watson partners with Sompo to deploy Radar, driving smarter pricing, client stickiness, and recurring revenues.

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Zacks Equity Research

SLF Stock Near 52-Week High: A Signal for Investors to Hold Tight?

Sun Life Financial stock gains from growing asset management businesses, its focus on Asia operations, as well as scaling up and integrating U.S. operations.

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Zacks Equity Research

WRB Outperforms Industry, Trades Near 52-Week High: Time to Hold?

W.R. Berkley stock gains from higher premiums, lower claims frequency in certain lines of business, effective capital deployment and sufficient liquidity.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

UnitedHealth Finds Its Stars, Soars 8.6% as Humana Trips on Cut Points

UNH surges 8.6% as it projects stable Medicare Advantage star ratings, easing investor worries over performance.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Nebius, Microsoft, UnitedHealth, Apple and Oracle

Nebius, Microsoft, UnitedHealth, Apple, and Oracle drive market buzz as AI deals, Medicare gains, and cloud growth shake up stocks.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Brown and Brown, Marsh & McLennan, Arthur J. Gallagher and Willis Towers Watson Public

Despite near-term headwinds, Brown and Brown, Marsh & McLennan, Arthur J. Gallagher and Willis Towers Watson are leveraging growth drivers in insurance brokerage.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for September 10th

JRVR, SITE, EVR, TRMK and CZFS have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 10, 2025.

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Tanuka De

Investment Income: Is it a Strategic Growth Lever for ROOT?

ROOT's investment income, fueled by fixed-income securities, bolsters earnings and underwriting strength amid shifting rate cycles.

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Sushmita Sarker

4 Insurance Brokerage Stocks to Watch Amid Increased Digitalization

Zacks Insurance Brokerage players like BRO, MMC, AJG and WTW are likely to benefit from increased demand for insurance products, strategic acquisitions and the adoption of technology.

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Shrabana Mukherjee

New Analyst Coverage Shines Spotlight on 5 Top Stocks

Fresh analyst initiations highlight WLDN, TRS, TILE, MCY, and QUAD as top picks, driven by rising EPS forecasts and momentum.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

UnitedHealth Reaffirms 2025 EPS Guidance: Time to Buy or Wait?

UNH reaffirms its 2025 EPS outlook, but mounting costs, legal probes and valuation pressures cloud the path ahead.

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Zacks Equity Research

Green Dot and Malibu Boats have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Green Dot surges with new fintech partnerships and record revenues, while Malibu Boats faces weak demand and falling earnings outlooks.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for September 9th

FUTU, RSI, JXN, TPG and IBDRY have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 9, 2025.

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