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Allstate (ALL) Unveils Catastrophe Loss Estimates for April

Allstate (ALL) announces after-tax catastrophe loss estimates of $390 million for April 2024. Nevertheless, it has been equipped with prudent rate hikes to counter such losses.

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AXIS Capital (AXS) Okays Buyback to Boost Shareholder Return

AXIS Capital's (AXS) board approves additional $300 million share buyback program to distribute wealth to shareholders.

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Reasons Why Investors Should Retain Everest Group (EG) Stock

Everest Group (EG) is well-poised for growth on the back of an improved interest rate environment, strong renewal retention, continued favorable rate increases and a solid capital position.

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Nalak Das

S&P 500 Achieves a New Milestone: 5 Non-Tech Picks

We have narrowed our search to five U.S. large-cap stocks that have provided more than 25% returns year to date and have more upside left. These are: PGR, ACGL, WFC, WAB, LDOS.

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Nalak Das

5 Must-Buy High-Flying U.S. Giants on Favorable Economic Data

We have narrowed our search to five U.S. giants that have provided more than 20% returns year to date with more upside left. These are: NVDA, NFLX, PGR, GOOGL, WFC.

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Chubb Limited (CB) to Share More Profits, Ups Dividend by 5.8%

Chubb Limited's (CB) dividend hike reflects its intention to enhance shareholder value, supported by its strong financial position and solid underlying performance.

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AXIS Capital (AXS) Stock Gains 27% YTD: Will the Rally Last?

AXIS Capital (AXS) continues to build on specialty insurance, reinsurance as well as accident and health portfolio. An improved portfolio mix and effective capital deployment should pave the way for growth.

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Aflac (AFL) to Acquire 40% Stake in Tree Line Capital for $100M

Aflac (AFL) is now poised to reap the rewards of high returns from private credits.

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AIG to Divest 20% Corebridge Stake to Nippon Life for $3.8B

AIG continues to streamline its operations to intensify focus on its General Insurance business.

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Progressive's (PGR) April Earnings Rise on Higher Premiums

Progressive's (PGR) April results reflect higher revenues and lower expenses.

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Reasons Why Investors Should Retain First American (FAF)

First American (FAF) stands to gain from higher earnings on investments, strategic buyouts, stronger direct premiums and escrow fees.

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Implied Volatility Surging for American Financial (AFG) Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to American Financial (AFG) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Nalak Das

5 Must-Buy Property & Casualty Insurers for Stellar Returns

We have narrowed our search to five P&C insurers with strong potential for 2024. These are: PGR, ACGL, ALL, RLI, PLMR.

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Reasons Why Investors Should Retain Selective Insurance (SIGI)

Selective Insurance (SIGI) stands to gain from strong renewal, fuel price increases, exposure growth, higher income earned on fixed-income securities portfolio and prudent capital deployment.

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New Strong Sell Stocks for May 16th

ARCB, AEG and BGS have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 16, 2024.

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Progressive (PGR) Stock Gains 34% YTD: Will the Rally Last?

Progressive (PGR) seems well poised on improving premiums, steady policy life expectancy, investment in technology and a solid capital position.

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AON & Binary Defense Unite to Enhance Cyber Risk Management

Aon collaborates with Binary Defense to enhance its offerings in the cyber risk management space.

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Prudential (PRU) Rises 52.3% in a Year: Will the Rally Last?

Prudential (PRU) stock rallies on the back of improved spread income, strategic acquisitions, favorable variable investment income, strong underwriting results and a solid financial position.

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Lincoln National (LNC) Meets Customer Demand With New Solution

Lincoln National's (LNC) new MoneyGuard solution aims to address the rising demand for increased options for investment and flexibility in long-term care solutions.

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Should You Add Brown & Brown (BRO) Stock for Better Returns?

Higher core commissions and fees, new business, solid retention, rate increases, strategic acquisitions and a strong financial position poise Brown & Brown (BRO) for growth.

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Why Investors Are Buying RenaissanceRe (RNR) Shares Now

RenaissanceRe's (RNR) improving yields from its fixed maturity and short-term portfolios amid a high interest rate environment are expected to enhance its net investment income.

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Palomar (PLMR) Surges 76.5% in a Year: Will the Rally Last?

Palomar (PLMR) stock rallies on the back of new business, strong premium retention rates for existing business and renewals of existing policies and better pricing.

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New Strong Sell Stocks for May 14th

AAGIY, ALE and ALNT have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 14, 2024.

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Arch Capital (ACGL) Rises 35% YTD: Will the Rally Last?

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

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How Allstate (ALL) Stock Stands Out in a Strong Industry

Allstate (ALL) has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.

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