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Factors That Make CNO Financial (CNO) a Lucrative Bet Now

CNO Financial (CNO) remains well-poised for growth on a diversified product portfolio, technology investments and sustained record to return value to shareholders.

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Sweta Killa

5 Market-Beating Sector ETFs of Q1

Wall Street is set to wrap up the first quarter with strong gains. The gains were broad-based and well spread out across various segments.

SMHPositive Net Change KBWPNegative Net Change CRPTPositive Net Change WEEDPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Reasons Why You Should Add Sun Life (SLF) to Your Kitty Now

Sun Life (SLF) stands to benefit from favorable growth estimates, strengthening asset management businesses, the scale-up of its U.S. operations and a strong financial position.

AXSNegative Net Change MFCPositive Net Change PRINegative Net Change SLFNo Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Hold Strategy is Apt for Selective Insurance (SIGI)

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

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Zacks Equity Research

The Progressive and Take-Two Interactive Software have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

The Progressive and Take-Two Interactive Software are part of the Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day article.

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Derek Lewis

Bull of the Day: The Progressive Corp. (PGR)

PGR shares have been red-hot year-to-date, adding nearly +30% and widely outperforming relative to the S&P 500.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons Why Investors Should Consider Buying RLI Stock Now

RLI stands to gain from a compelling product portfolio, rate increases, improved retention, higher premium receipts, sufficient liquidity and effective capital deployment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Radian (RDN) Gains From Insurance Written as Expense Woes Stay

Solid insurance in force, a decline in loss and claims payments and lower delinquency poise Radian (RDN) for growth. However, an increase in underwriting and other expenses weighs on margins.

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Zacks Equity Research

Allstate's (ALL) Auto Rate Hiking Spree Continued in February

Allstate (ALL) implements rate hikes in February in a bid to boost auto insurance profits. It also expects catastrophe losses below the $150 million reporting threshold for the last month.

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Zacks Equity Research

Voya Financial (VOYA) Banks on Segmental Growth Amid Cost Woes

Voya Financial (VOYA) stands to gain from strategic acquisitions, favorable retention, improved investment income and stronger surplus income.

MFCPositive Net Change RGANegative Net Change SLFNo Net Change VOYANegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Lincoln National (LNC) Rises 47.2% in a Year: Growth Ahead?

Lincoln National's (LNC) growth in Annuities and Group Protection businesses are major tailwinds.

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Zacks Equity Research

Progressive (PGR) Stock Rises 29% YTD: Will the Bull Run 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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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Unum (UNM) Stock is an Investor Favorite Now

Disciplined sales trends, strong persistency, an improving rate environment, favorable risk experience and solid capital continue to drive Unum (UNM).

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights MetLife, American International, Prudential, Hartford Financial Services and Assurant

MetLife, American International, Prudential, Hartford Financial Services and Assurant have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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Zacks Equity Research

Chubb (CB) Shares Rise 21% in 6 months: Will the Bull Run Stay?

A compelling portfolio, strong renewal retention, positive rate increases, strategic initiatives to fuel profitability and solid capital position continue to drive Chubb (CB).

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Zacks Equity Research

Key Highlights From CNO Financial's (CNO) Optavise Report

CNO Financial's (CNO) Annual Benefits Broker Survey highlights the growing requirements of broker partners to address employers' regulatory and compliance management concerns.

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Tanuka De

5 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Multiline Insurance Industry

Better pricing, product redesigns, technological advancement and an improvement in the rate environment are expected to aid multiline insurers like MET, AIG, PRU, HIG and AIZ.

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Zacks Equity Research

Why You Should Retain American International (AIG) Stock Now

Rising premiums, cost control efforts, streamlining of operations and increasing rates poise American International (AIG) well for growth.

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Supriyo Bose

Buy 5 High ROE Stocks as Fed Holds Rates, Promises 3 Cuts

Iron Mountain (IRM), Suzano (SUZ), Tapestry (TPR), Meta (META) and W. R. Berkley (WRB) are some of the stocks with high ROE to profit from as Fed keeps interest rates unchanged.

IRMPositive Net Change WRBNegative Net Change TPRPositive Net Change SUZPositive Net Change METAPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Hartford Financial (HIG) Up 44% in a Year: More Room for Upside?

Hartford Financial (HIG) remains well-poised for growth on the back of a strong Commercial Lines business, cost savings derived from the Hartford Next initiative and sound cash balance.

HIGPositive Net Change AIZNegative Net Change UNMNegative Net Change HMNPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Compelling Reasons to Hold on to Allstate (ALL) Stock Now

Allstate (ALL) remains well-poised for growth on the back of continued rate hikes, strong investment results, divestitures and adequate cash reserves.

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Zacks Equity Research

Sun Life (SLF) Expands Family Leave Insurance Product in Florida

Sun Life (SLF) bridges the gap of funding for small-size and mid-size firms, which enable them to provide paid family leave for their employees.

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Zacks Equity Research

PLMR or AXS: Which P&C Insurance Stock is Better Positioned?

Let's see how Palomar Holdings (PLMR) and Axis Capital (AXS) fare in terms of some of the key metrics.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why W.R. Berkley (WRB) Stock is a Solid Pick Now

W.R. Berkley (WRB) stands to gain from higher premiums, lower claims frequency in certain lines of business, effective capital deployment and sufficient liquidity.

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Derek Lewis

3 Stocks to Buy for Decreased Volatility

For those seeking a more conservative approach, low-beta stocks are common targets. Interestingly enough, analysts have recently become bullish on these three.

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