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Zacks Equity Research

American Financial Banks on Renewal Pricing Amid Cost Woes

AFG stock gains from new business opportunities, increased exposures, a better renewal rate environment, and effective capital deployment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Unum to Benefit From Growing Premium Amid Rising Expenses

Unum Group sees Q2 premium gains, but rising costs, margin pressure, and weak ROE temper its performance.

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Zacks Equity Research

PLMR Rallies 29.6% in a Year: A Signal for Investors to Hold Tight?

Palomar Holdings is poised to gain from its fee-based platform, rising crop premiums, Surety expansion and debt-free balance sheet backed by strong reinsurance strategy.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reinsurance Group Stock Plunges 11.1% YTD: How Should You Play?

RGA sees strong investment income growth, but higher costs, debt, and weaker ROE weigh on shares.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Aflac Loads the Buyback Cannon as New Sales Signal Strength

AFL boosts its buyback plan to 130.9M shares as strong sales in Japan and higher U.S. margins fuel shareholder returns.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for August 14th

MVST, JRVR, HMY, KGS and APAM have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 14, 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Sell Stocks for August 14th

FIHL, FLOC and WHF have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 14, 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

VOYA Stock Trading at a Discount to Industry at 1.11X: Time to Buy?

Voya Financial shares trade at a notable discount, with a 1.11X price-to-book ratio well below industry, sector, and S&P 500 levels.

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Zacks Equity Research

CNA Financial Trades Above 50-Day SMA: How to Play the Stock?

CNA sees premium growth and stronger underwriting, but rising costs and catastrophe risks weigh on the outlook.

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Zacks Equity Research

Kingsway Financial Shares Dip on Mixed Q2 Earnings and Revenue Growth

KFS' second-quarter 2025 revenues rose on KSX strength, but lower EBITDA and a wider net loss highlight mixed results.

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Tanuka De

Tech Innovations to Power Progressive's Growth in Auto Insurance?

Progressive leverages AI, telematics, and advanced analytics to refine pricing, boost retention and drive long-term auto insurance growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About Brown & Brown Stock We Don't?

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

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Zacks Equity Research

Radian Outperforms Industry, Trades at Discount: How to Play the Stock

RDN stock is poised to gain from a growing insurance portfolio, declining claims, solid capital strength, and effective capital deployment.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

When 90% Isn't an A+: Elevance's Cost Crunch and Carelon's Cushion

ELV trims 2025 outlook as medical costs climb, but commercial growth and Carelon's momentum aim to steady performance.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks.com featured highlights include Carpenter Technology, Virtu Financial and Root

Carpenter Technology, Virtu Financial, and Root make Zacks' momentum list as markets stabilize despite tariff noise.

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Zacks Equity Research

Investors Title's Q2 Earnings Surge Y/Y on Real Estate Activity

ITIC's Q2 earnings jump 38% year over year with double-digit revenue growth, driven by higher real estate activity and gains from non-title services.

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Zacks Equity Research

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

EVER trades above its 200-day SMA with strong returns and rising quote requests, though challenges remain ahead.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Can UnitedHealth Really Fight Cost Headaches With $3.3B Amedisys Pill?

UNH's $3.3B Amedisys deal will likely clear DOJ hurdles with divestitures, aiming to tap fast-growing home healthcare amid rising cost pressures.

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Supriyo Bose

3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks to Buy as Markets Look Beyond Tariffs

CRS, VIRT and ROOT have strong year-long momentum but recent pullbacks may offer a timely entry point for investors.

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Zacks Equity Research

CB Lags Industry, Trades at a Premium: What Should Investors Do Now?

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 Outperforms Industry, Trades at a Premium: How to Play 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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Ritujay Ghosh

3 Stocks in Focus That Announced Dividend Hikes Amid Market Volatility

PAAS, CSL and DHT announce fresh dividend hikes, offering steady income streams amid renewed market volatility.

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Tanuka De

Is GEICO the Cornerstone of Berkshire Hathaway's Insurance Growth?

GEICO's cost-efficient model and steady float make it the driving force behind Berkshire Hathaway's insurance growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

ProAssurance Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Declining Expenses

PRA's Q2 earnings top estimates as lower expenses and higher investment income offset weaker premiums.

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Zacks Equity Research

SLF Rallies 18% YTD, Trades at Premium: Should You Buy the Stock?

Sun Life's global expansion through targeted deals boosts U.S. dental leadership, Asia reach, and asset management capabilities.

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