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Tanuka De

Alphabet Up, Apple Down: Berkshire Hathaway Rebalances Portfolio?

BRK.B reshapes its portfolio, boosting Alphabet holdings while trimming Apple as part of a broader bid to reduce concentration risk.

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Tanuka De

How Crucial is Managing Underwriting Expenses to PGR's Profits?

Progressive's profitability hinges on tightly managing underwriting expenses that shape its growth, pricing power and long-term value trajectory.

BRK.BNegative Net Change ALLPositive Net Change PGRPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

KNSL Lags Industry, Trades at Premium: Time to Hold the Stock?

Kinsale Capital is poised to gain from a focus on the excess and supply market, prudent underwriting, lower expense ratio, solid investment portfolio and capital deployment.

CNAPositive Net Change AFGNegative Net Change ACGLPositive Net Change KNSLPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for Nov. 18: ALL, HMY, and More

ALL, HMY, AMX, DB and ENS have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on November 18, 2025.

AMXPositive Net Change DBNegative Net Change ALLPositive Net Change HMYNegative Net Change ENSPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

NMIH Stock Near 52-Week High, Trades at a Discount: Time to Hold?

NMI Holdings is well-positioned for growth, with higher new insurance written volume, a comprehensive reinsurance program and prudent capital deployment.

TRVPositive Net Change AFGNegative Net Change ACGLPositive Net Change NMIHPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for Nov. 17: ROKU, AVPT, and More

ROKU, AVPT, ETOR, NRIM and OPRX have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on November 17, 2025.

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Tanuka De

BRK.B or MKL: Which Insurance-Driven Conglomerate Stands Out?

BRK.B and MKL face shifting insurance trends despite their diversified business models. Let's see which conglomerate's fundamentals shine the brightest.

BRK.BNegative Net Change MKLPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

AIZ Raises Quarterly Dividend by 10%, Ups Share Buyback Capacity

Assurant's dividend hike and repurchase authorization bear testimony to its solid capital position and uninterrupted cash flow supporting wealth distribution.

RLIPositive Net Change AIZPositive Net Change FAFPositive Net Change AFGNegative Net Change

Nalak Das

5 Top-Ranked Non-Tech S&P 500 Stocks for 2026 That Have Surged in 2025

Five non-tech S&P 500 leaders, GM, MS, IBKR, LVS and UHS have surged in 2025 and look poised to keep momentum into 2026.

MSPositive Net Change UHSPositive Net Change IBKRPositive Net Change LVSNegative Net Change GMNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Kingsway Financial Stock Slips Post Q3 Earnings Despite Revenue Growth

KFS reports an increase in third-quarter 2025 revenues, driven by KSX and Extended Warranty, but adjusted EBITDA and net income decline.

KFSPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

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

Globe Life is set to grow on growing premiums, rising investment income, and disciplined capital deployment.

AFLNegative Net Change UNMPositive Net Change AMSFNegative Net Change GLPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Manulife Financial Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, NBV Sales Rise Y/Y

MFC's Q3 results reflect solid business growth in Global WAM, Asia, and Canada, higher sales volumes, and higher investment spreads.

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Zacks Equity Research

CNO Q3 Earnings Top on Strong Life Collected Premiums, Stock Up 4%

CNO Financial's Q3 earnings rise on strong life and health premiums, fueling a 4% stock jump despite higher expenses.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Aflac's Dividend Ducks Soar Past the Flock With 43rd Straight Hike

AFL raises its dividend for the 43rd straight year, backed by a solid balance sheet and resilient U.S. growth.

AFLNegative Net Change MMCPositive Net Change AONPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

AIZ Stock Near 52-Week High: A Signal for Investors to Hold Tight?

Assurant rides on growth in capital-light businesses, Connected Living, and Global Housing, supported by solid cash flow and strategic capital deployment.

TRVPositive Net Change CINFPositive Net Change AIZPositive Net Change NMIHPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

ITIC Q3 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Strong Real Estate Activity, Stock Up 5%

Investors Title saw a 31% surge in Q3 earnings and 6% revenue growth, fueled by increased real estate transactions and like-kind exchange services.

ITICPositive Net Change

Tanuka De

Managing Policy Acquisition Costs: A Key Driver of PGR's Profits?

Progressive's disciplined approach to managing policy acquisition costs drives growth, shapes margins and fuels its profitability momentum.

PGRPositive Net Change HCIPositive Net Change UVEPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

WRB Stock Near 52-Week High: A Signal for Investors to Hold Tight?

W.R. Berkley stock gains from higher premiums, lower claims frequency in certain lines of business, effective capital deployment and sufficient liquidity.

TRVPositive Net Change WRBPositive Net Change CINFPositive Net Change ACGLPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

TRV Outperforms Industry, Trades at Premium: Should You Buy the Stock?

Travelers' momentum in renewal rate improvements, steady earnings growth, strong returns, and upbeat analyst sentiment are likely to sustain its earnings growth.

TRVPositive Net Change WRBPositive Net Change ALLPositive Net Change PGRPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

ProAssurance Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates on Weak Specialty P&C Unit

PRA misses Q3 EPS estimates as weak Specialty P&C results and higher costs outweigh gains in investment income.

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Zacks Equity Research

Lincoln National Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Stock Up 2%

LNC's Q3 earnings beat estimates as strong annuity deposits, solid insurance results and lower expenses lift profits.

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Tanuka De

PGR vs. WRB: Which P&C Insurance Stock is a Smarter Investment?

Progressive's higher ROE and stronger growth outlook give it a slight edge over W.R. Berkley in the expanding P&C insurance market.

WRBPositive Net Change PGRPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Brighthouse Financial Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates, Premiums Fall Y/Y

BHF's third-quarter results reflect improved net investment income, and a decline in total expenses, offset by reduced premiums.

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Zacks Equity Research

Palomar Holdings Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Solid Underwriting

PLMR's Q3 results reflect higher premiums, higher yields on invested assets, and improved underwriting income, offset by higher expenses.

CNAPositive Net Change AFGNegative Net Change NMIHPositive Net Change PLMRPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

MetLife Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Lower Costs, Asia Unit Strength

MET beats Q3 EPS estimates and rose 21% year over year as strong Asia results, attributable to higher volumes, and lower expenses offset Latin America tax hit.

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