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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights The Progressive, Chubb, The Travelers, Assurant and Root
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 9 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and ETFs featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: The Progressive Corp. (PGR - Free Report) , Chubb Ltd. (CB - Free Report) , The Travelers Companies Inc. (TRV - Free Report) , Assurant Inc. (AIZ - Free Report) and Root Inc. (ROOT - Free Report)
Here are highlights from Friday’s Analyst Blog:
5 Insurers to Focus On as Embedded Insurance Gains Momentum
Embedded insurance is reshaping traditional insurance distribution by integrating coverage directly into non-insurance transactions, such as vehicle purchases, smartphone activations, mortgage applications and travel bookings. Customers can secure protection at the point of sale with minimal effort, while insurers provide underwriting, risk capacity and claims management through technology-enabled partnerships. This seamless integration enhances convenience and makes insurance a natural extension of the purchasing experience.
The model offers insurers significant advantages, particularly in distribution efficiency and customer acquisition. By reaching consumers at the point of need, embedded insurance can improve conversion rates and reduce acquisition costs compared with traditional channels. Insurers such as The Progressive Corp., Chubb Ltd., The Travelers Companies Inc., Assurant Inc. and Root Inc. have incorporated embedded distribution capabilities into their business models. Meanwhile, generative AI is enhancing the model through automated policy generation, personalized coverage recommendations, real-time data analytics and AI-powered customer support.
Beyond improving distribution economics, embedded insurance can help narrow the global insurance protection gap by making coverage more accessible and affordable. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global embedded insurance market is projected to expand from $176.35 billion in 2026 to $1.46 trillion by 2034, registering a CAGR of 30.3%. Boston Consulting Group estimates that embedded insurance could generate more than $70 billion in gross written premiums by 2030, supported by stronger conversion rates than standalone offerings.
Additionally, partnerships with automakers, retailers, fintech platforms and digital marketplaces provide insurers access to untapped customer segments and valuable transaction data. Insurers with disciplined underwriting, robust technology infrastructure, efficient claims capabilities and durable distribution partnerships are well-positioned to capitalize on this expanding market.
Stocks to Focus
Based in Mayfield Village, OH, Progressive Corporation is a major player in the auto insurance industry, being the second-largest U.S. private passenger auto writer and a leading commercial auto insurer.
Its integration platform allows partners to embed auto insurance estimates into car-shopping platforms and insurance into mortgage and leasing workflows. Progressive separates its embedded solutions into three primary functional APIs: Auto Insurance Integration, Digital Mortgage & Home Integration and Renters Insurance Integration.
Shares of PGR have gained 7.1% in the past six months. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has moved 1% north in the last 30 days. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is pegged at 5.1%. It carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Chubb is one of the world’s largest providers of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. Chubb has built an embedded-insurance platform that integrates coverage directly into partners' transaction flows. It is one of the largest global players in embedded insurance, mainly through Chubb Studio, its technology platform that lets banks, retailers, travel companies, and digital platforms plug insurance into their customer journeys via APIs and SDKs.
Shares of CB have gained 0.5% in the past six months. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has moved 4 cents north in the last 30 days. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is 8.2%. It carries a Zacks Rank #3.
Based in New York, The Travelers Companies is a leading writer of automobile and homeowners insurance and a major U.S. commercial property and casualty carrier.
Travelers is also developing embedded-commerce solutions through its Personal Insurance business, while its broader technology strategy increasingly focuses on integrating insurance into digital workflows. It acquired Trov an insurtech with an embedded insurance platform that lets digital consumer brands offer coverage inside their own products.
Shares of TRV have gained 18.9% in the past six months. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has moved 4 cents north in the last 30 days. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is pegged at 3.6%. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Assurant is a global provider of risk management solutions in the housing and lifestyle markets.
Assurant, whose Connected Living unit embeds device protection and related services in partners' products, reported adjusted EBITDA growth of 18% year over year to $491.4 million in second-quarter 2026 and adjusted EPS growth of 19%, both excluding catastrophes. Management says the model's recurring revenues from embedded services and protection partnerships give it stability and less cyclicality.
Shares of AIZ have gained 19.4% in the past six months. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has moved 1.2% north in the last 30 days. It carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Based in Columbus, OH, Root is a technology insurance company with its core business being personal insurance, led by auto. Root has made embedded distribution a key part of its growth strategy.
Its flagship program, Carvana Insurance Built with Root, an exclusive embedded partnership, has passed 0.2 million policies sold. Root has extended that deal through at least August 2028. Partnerships and independent agents made up about 51% of its new writings in the second quarter of 2026. Management has said the partnerships channel is meeting its profitability and loss ratio targets.
Shares of ROOT have gained 2.4% in the past six months. It carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights The Progressive, Chubb, The Travelers, Assurant and Root
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 9 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and ETFs featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: The Progressive Corp. (PGR - Free Report) , Chubb Ltd. (CB - Free Report) , The Travelers Companies Inc. (TRV - Free Report) , Assurant Inc. (AIZ - Free Report) and Root Inc. (ROOT - Free Report)
Here are highlights from Friday’s Analyst Blog:
5 Insurers to Focus On as Embedded Insurance Gains Momentum
Embedded insurance is reshaping traditional insurance distribution by integrating coverage directly into non-insurance transactions, such as vehicle purchases, smartphone activations, mortgage applications and travel bookings. Customers can secure protection at the point of sale with minimal effort, while insurers provide underwriting, risk capacity and claims management through technology-enabled partnerships. This seamless integration enhances convenience and makes insurance a natural extension of the purchasing experience.
The model offers insurers significant advantages, particularly in distribution efficiency and customer acquisition. By reaching consumers at the point of need, embedded insurance can improve conversion rates and reduce acquisition costs compared with traditional channels. Insurers such as The Progressive Corp., Chubb Ltd., The Travelers Companies Inc., Assurant Inc. and Root Inc. have incorporated embedded distribution capabilities into their business models. Meanwhile, generative AI is enhancing the model through automated policy generation, personalized coverage recommendations, real-time data analytics and AI-powered customer support.
Beyond improving distribution economics, embedded insurance can help narrow the global insurance protection gap by making coverage more accessible and affordable. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global embedded insurance market is projected to expand from $176.35 billion in 2026 to $1.46 trillion by 2034, registering a CAGR of 30.3%. Boston Consulting Group estimates that embedded insurance could generate more than $70 billion in gross written premiums by 2030, supported by stronger conversion rates than standalone offerings.
Additionally, partnerships with automakers, retailers, fintech platforms and digital marketplaces provide insurers access to untapped customer segments and valuable transaction data. Insurers with disciplined underwriting, robust technology infrastructure, efficient claims capabilities and durable distribution partnerships are well-positioned to capitalize on this expanding market.
Stocks to Focus
Based in Mayfield Village, OH, Progressive Corporation is a major player in the auto insurance industry, being the second-largest U.S. private passenger auto writer and a leading commercial auto insurer.
Its integration platform allows partners to embed auto insurance estimates into car-shopping platforms and insurance into mortgage and leasing workflows. Progressive separates its embedded solutions into three primary functional APIs: Auto Insurance Integration, Digital Mortgage & Home Integration and Renters Insurance Integration.
Shares of PGR have gained 7.1% in the past six months. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has moved 1% north in the last 30 days. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is pegged at 5.1%. It carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Chubb is one of the world’s largest providers of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance.
Chubb has built an embedded-insurance platform that integrates coverage directly into partners' transaction flows. It is one of the largest global players in embedded insurance, mainly through Chubb Studio, its technology platform that lets banks, retailers, travel companies, and digital platforms plug insurance into their customer journeys via APIs and SDKs.
Shares of CB have gained 0.5% in the past six months. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has moved 4 cents north in the last 30 days. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is 8.2%. It carries a Zacks Rank #3.
Based in New York, The Travelers Companies is a leading writer of automobile and homeowners insurance and a major U.S. commercial property and casualty carrier.
Travelers is also developing embedded-commerce solutions through its Personal Insurance business, while its broader technology strategy increasingly focuses on integrating insurance into digital workflows. It acquired Trov an insurtech with an embedded insurance platform that lets digital consumer brands offer coverage inside their own products.
Shares of TRV have gained 18.9% in the past six months. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has moved 4 cents north in the last 30 days. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is pegged at 3.6%. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Assurant is a global provider of risk management solutions in the housing and lifestyle markets.
Assurant, whose Connected Living unit embeds device protection and related services in partners' products, reported adjusted EBITDA growth of 18% year over year to $491.4 million in second-quarter 2026 and adjusted EPS growth of 19%, both excluding catastrophes. Management says the model's recurring revenues from embedded services and protection partnerships give it stability and less cyclicality.
Shares of AIZ have gained 19.4% in the past six months. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has moved 1.2% north in the last 30 days. It carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Based in Columbus, OH, Root is a technology insurance company with its core business being personal insurance, led by auto. Root has made embedded distribution a key part of its growth strategy.
Its flagship program, Carvana Insurance Built with Root, an exclusive embedded partnership, has passed 0.2 million policies sold. Root has extended that deal through at least August 2028. Partnerships and independent agents made up about 51% of its new writings in the second quarter of 2026. Management has said the partnerships channel is meeting its profitability and loss ratio targets.
Shares of ROOT have gained 2.4% in the past six months. It carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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