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Kinjel Shah

5 Low Price-to-Book Value Stocks to Buy in December

The P/B ratio helps to identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. GM, SEM, AXS, ZIM and PFE are some such stocks.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights American International, Prudential Financial, The Hartford Financial, Radian and CNO Financial

American International, Prudential Financial, The Hartford Financial, Radian and CNO Financial have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Investors Should Add Aflac Stock to Their Portfolio Now

Sales growth in the U.S. and Japan segments, coupled with operational improvements, should aid AFL well for growth.

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Tanuka De

5 Multiline Insurers to Watch as Exposure Rises, Pricing Moderates

Better pricing, product redesigns, technological advancement and improving inflation are expected to aid multiline insurers like AIG, PRU, HIG, RDN and CNO.

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Tanuka De

Fidelity National Stock Rallies 25% YTD but Lags Industry: How to Play

It is wise to adopt a cautious approach for FNF despite market share growth, solid margin, competitive advantages and its strong track record of technology innovation.

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Zacks Equity Research

AFG Rallies 24.4% YTD but Lags Industry: How to Play the Stock

American Financial gains on the back of new business opportunities, increased exposures, a better renewal rate environment and effective capital deployment.

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Tanuka De

Chubb Rallies 29% YTD but Lags Industry: How to Play the Stock

Investors who already hold CB stock should retain it, as this insurance behemoth is unlikely to disappoint. New investors can wait for a better entry point.

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Zacks Equity Research

MGIC Investment Stock Rises 35.3% YTD: More Room for Growth?

MTG stock rallies on the back of solid insurance in force, lower delinquency, better housing market fundamentals and solid growth projections.

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Tanuka De

Arch Capital Rallies 35% YTD: How Should You Play the Stock?

ACGL continues to gain from business opportunities, rate increases, growth in existing accounts and a solid capital position.

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Tanuka De

AXIS Capital Rallies 65% YTD: Time to Buy the Stock for Solid Returns?

AXS continues to build on specialty insurance, reinsurance as well as the accident and health portfolio.

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Sushmita Sarker

4 Dividend-Paying P&C Stocks to Watch in the Insurance Space

Here, we have picked four insurance stocks, First American Financial Corporation, Cincinnati Financial Corporation, CNA Financial Corporation & American Financial Group, which have a solid dividend history.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Recalculation Ahead: Implications of UnitedHealth's Win Against CMS

UNH's success marks the third recent defeat for CMS in star ratings lawsuits, raising hopes for Humana and Centene as they challenge their own ratings.

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Zacks Equity Research

Willis Towers Stock Rises 28.3% in a Year: Will the Rally Last?

WTW is poised to grow on strong new business, strategic acquisitions, geographic diversification, solid customer retention levels and strong capital position.

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Zacks Equity Research

EG Stock Lags Industry Year to Date: Should Investors Hold or Fold?

Everest Group rides on strong renewal retention, continued favorable rate increases and prudent capital deployment, offset by higher expenses and cat loss.

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Tanuka De

BRK.B Stock Trades at Premium to Industry: Here's How to Play It

It is better to shy away from Berkshire stock, given its premium valuation for quite some time, price underperformance and unfavorable return on capital.

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Zacks Equity Research

Sun Life Hits 52-Week High But Lags Industry: How to Play the Stock?

SLF is set to grow given the focus on Asia operations, growing asset management businesses, as well as scaling up and integrating U.S. operations.

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Zacks Equity Research

Manulife Stock Rallies 48% YTD: Time to Buy for Better Return?

MFC appears well-poised for growth on its strengthening Asia business, expanding Wealth and Asset Management business, cost savings to improve profitability and solid capital position.

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Zacks Equity Research

Allstate's Milton Loss Hits $102M: Stock Reaches 52-Week High

ALL's October year-to-date catastrophe losses come in at $4.84 billion.

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Zacks Equity Research

NMI Holdings Stock Rises 39.5% in a Year: More Room for Growth?

NMIH stock rallies on the back of higher new insurance written volume, comprehensive reinsurance program, solid capital position and prudent capital deployment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reinsurance Group Stock Rises 41.6% YTD: Will the Rally Last?

New business volumes, favorable longevity experience, a diversified business, effective capital deployment and higher return on capital poise RGA for growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks.com featured highlights Sezzle, Kingstone, Graham, Interface and Climb Global

Sezzle, Kingstone, Graham, Interface and Climb Global have been highlighted in this Screen of The Week article.

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Zacks Equity Research

Manulife and Reinsurance Group Sign Reinsurance Agreement

MFC inks a $5.4 billion reinsurance agreement with RGA to optimize the portfolio and release capital to distribute wealth to its shareholders.

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Zacks Equity Research

Trading Near 52-Week High, Why Allstate Stock is Still Worth Buying

ALL's strong cash flow generation supports leverage improvement and shareholder returns.

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Zacks Equity Research

CNA Stock Near 52-Week High: Here's What Investors Should Know

CNA Financial stock is riding on solid premium writing underwriting expertise, solid balance sheet, capital deployment and growth projections.

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Zacks Equity Research

Voya Financial Stock Rises 18.5% in 3 Months: Jump in or Wait out?

VOYA gains from favorable retention, impacts of the Benefitfocus buyout, improved investment income, positive net flows and higher return on capital.

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