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Brighthouse (BHF) Announces Buyback Authorization Worth $750M

Brighthouse's (BHF) board of directors declares a new share buyback plan to repurchase shares worth $750 million.

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Nalak Das

5 Small Hidden Gems for the Rest of 2023

We have narrowed our search to five small-cap (market capital < $1 billion) stocks. These are: HCI, LMB, IRMD, GHM, MNTX.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Manulife Financial, Reinsurance Group of America, Voya Financial and Primerica

Manulife Financial, Reinsurance Group of America, Voya Financial and Primerica have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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Zacks Equity Research

Marsh & McLennan (MMC) Launches Unity to Support Grain Export

Beyond immediate challenges, Marsh & McLennan's (MMC) Unity can play a crucial role in supporting Ukraine's future recovery and reconstruction efforts.

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Tanuka De

4 Life Insurers to Benefit From Rising Rate, Product Redesigning

Redesigning and repricing of products and services and a rising rate environment are likely to help life insurers like MFC, RGA, VOYA and PRI as the companies invest heavily in digitization.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why W.R. Berkley (WRB) Stock is an Attractive Bet Now

W.R. Berkley (WRB) is poised to gain from high retention, growth in exposure as well as effective capital deployment.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Autoliv, Scorpio Tankers, Assurant, Lam Research and F&G Annuities & Life

Autoliv, Scorpio Tankers, Assurant, Lam Research and F&G Annuities & Life are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Hold Brighthouse Financial (BHF) Now

Brighthouse Financial (BHF) gains from the growing individual insurance market, the sales of life insurance products, a well-diversified and high-quality portfolio and prudent capital deployment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Company News for Nov 15, 2023

Companies In The News Are: ACM, SLF, SE, BZ.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Hold Reinsurance Group (RGA) Stock Now

Reinsurance Group (RGA) gains from higher transaction and other fees, favorable estimates, stronger invested asset base and risk-free rates earned on new investments and prudent capital deployment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks.com featured highlights include Microsoft, Ryder System, Iron Mountain, PBF Energy and Arch Capital Group

Microsoft, Ryder System, Iron Mountain, PBF Energy and Arch Capital Group are part of the Zacks Screen of the Week article.

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Derek Lewis

Decade of Success: 3 Buy-Rated Stocks with 20% Annualized Returns

Beating the market is the goal of all investors, which is precisely what all three of these stocks have done over the last decade, all providing annualized returns of over 20%.

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Supriyo Bose

Buy 5 Stocks With High ROE as Market Volatility Runs Amok

Microsoft (MSFT), Ryder (R), Iron Mountain (IRM), PBF Energy (PBF) and Arch Capital (ACGL) are some of the stocks with high ROE to profit from as markets witness intense volatility.

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Zacks Equity Research

5 Stocks to Watch on Recent Dividend Hikes Amid Volatility

Investors may keep a tab on stocks like ALV, STNG, AIZ, LRCX and FG, which have lately hiked their dividend payments.

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Zacks Equity Research

Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) Expands in Australia With Buyout

Arthur J. Gallagher's (AJG) buyout of Edgar Insurance is set to help it consolidate its presence in Australia.

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Zacks Equity Research

Sun Life (SLF) Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Decrease Y/Y

Sun Life's (SLF) Q3 results reflect higher net investment income, improved margins, shorter claims duration and favorable mortality, offset by increased incentive compensation and expense experience.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Cincinnati Financial, The Progressive, HCI Group, Mercury General and W. R. Berkley

Cincinnati Financial, The Progressive, HCI Group, Mercury General and W. R. Berkley are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

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Zacks Equity Research

Primerica's (PRI) Stock on the Rise Since Q3 Earnings Beat

Primerica's (PRI) third-quarter results reflect size and stability of the in-force block and strength of its Life-licensed sales force

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Nalak Das

Top 5 Property & Casualty Insurers to Enhance Your Portfolio

We have narrowed our search to five P&C insurers with strong potential for the rest of 2023. These are: CINF, PGR, HCI, MCY, WRB.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for November 13th

have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on November 13, 2023.

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Zacks Equity Research

RLI Approves Special Cash Dividend to Share More Profit

RLI's board of directors approves a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share, supported by sufficient liquidity and strong cash flow to enhance its shareholders' value.

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Zacks Equity Research

Corebridge (CRBG) Shares Down 8% Since Q3 Earnings Release

Corebridge's (CRBG) third-quarter results were hurt by high-interest expenses and a decline in variable annuity deposits. Management aims to achieve a return on average equity within 12-14% in 2024.

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Zacks Equity Research

Assurant (AIZ) Raises Dividend, Ups Share Buyback Capacity

Assurant's (AIZ) recent 3% hike in dividend reflects its intention to enhance shareholder value, supported by its strong financial position.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for November 10th

PGR, PBF, ANDE, KAI and RITM have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on November 10, 2023.

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Zacks Equity Research

Kinsale Capital (KNSL) Up 26.2% in a Year: More Room to Run?

Kinsale Capital (KNSL) stock rallies on the back of its focus on the excess and supply market, lower expense ratio, growth in the investment portfolio and effective capital deployment.

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