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Zacks Equity Research

Marsh & McLennan Unit Expands in Hawai'i With Three Brokerage Buys

MMC expands its insurance solutions suite and presence in Hawai'i as Marsh McLennan Agency acquires three of the state's local insurance brokerages.

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Tanuka De

4 Accident & Health Insurers to Watch Amid Rising Medical Costs

Accident and Health Insurance stocks like AFL, UNM, GL and TRUP are set to gain from rising underwriting exposure and accelerated digitalization. However, pricing pressure is a concern given rising medical costs and inflation.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Is UnitedHealth's Valuation Dip & Divestment Diet a Real Buy Window?

UNH trades below its five-year median P/E as it navigates margin pressure, membership declines and strategic divestments.

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Zacks Equity Research

Heritage Insurance Skyrockets 136% YTD: Time to Buy the Stock?

HRTG stock surges 136% YTD, fueled by strong underwriting, pricing discipline, and reinsurance-driven margin gains.

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Zacks Equity Research

AXS Near 52-Week High: Time to Add the Stock for Better Returns?

AXIS Capital gains from a well-performing specialty insurance, reinsurance, and the accident and health portfolio.

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Zacks Equity Research

RDN Near 52-Week High: Time to Add the Stock for Better Returns?

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

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Urmimala Biswas

Top 4 Low-PEG Value Stocks Ready to Outperform the Market

Here are four low-PEG value picks, ALL, TEF, ENS and CMC, as screens take into account strong growth potential and discounted valuations.

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Zacks Equity Research

3 P&C Insurance Stocks That Have Outperformed the S&P 500 YTD

Given the prospects of the Property and Casualty Insurance industry, HRTG, TRV, and HCI have the potential to generate better returns than other players.

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Santanu Roy

Take the Zacks Approach to Beat the Markets: MBX Biosciences, Garrett Motion & Monster Beverage in Focus

MBX Biosciences' sharp rally highlights how Zacks' stock recommendations outpaced broader market gains across multiple portfolios.

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Nalak Das

5 Momentum Stocks to Buy for December After a Mixed November

December momentum picks gain traction as EXPE, ALL, DDS, KGC and GMED stand out after a mixed November.

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Kinjel Shah

Buy These 5 Best Value Stocks to Make the Most of P/B Ratio

Discover five low P/B picks like STNE that are undervalued and show solid growth potential based on value-focused filters.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

UNH Battles MCR, Optum Bandages: But the Real Wild Card is Washington

UnitedHealth grapples with a surging MCR as Optum's strength steadies results while Washington's policy moves loom large.

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Tanuka De

How Does BRK.B's SG&A Expense Management Impact Its Profits?

BRK.B keeps SG&A in check across its diverse businesses, but its real profit drivers are its insurance business and capital deployment.

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Zacks Equity Research

PRU Stock Trading at Discount to Industry at 7.28X: Time to Hold?

Prudential Financial gains from solid asset-based businesses, strong demand for retirement products and global expansion.

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Zacks Equity Research

MGIC Investment Trades Near 52-Week High: Time to Hold the Stock?

MTG gains from strong new business, healthier housing activity, declining claims, and robust capital.

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Rajshree Sipani

Battle of Benefits: Will UNH Deliver the Bigger Dose or CVS? (Revised)

CVS's rising margins, stronger guidance and sharper valuation edge make it stand out in the UNH vs. CVS upside debate.

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Tanuka De

BRK.B Stock Outperforms Industry, Trades at a Premium: Should You Buy?

BRK.B trades at a premium with mixed earnings signals and modest returns, despite outperforming its industry YTD.

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Rajshree Sipani

Battle of Benefits: Will UNH Deliver the Bigger Dose or CVH?

CVS's rising margins, stronger guidance and sharper valuation edge make it stand out in the UNH vs. CVS upside debate.

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Shrabana Mukherjee

5 Women-Run Companies Reshaping Portfolios With Consistent Growth

GM, SPGI, RL, M and GAP show how women-led companies are redefining growth with discipline, agility and results.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for Nov. 26: JRVR, CMC, and More

WTBA, JRVR, CMC, PAAS and AEM have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on Nov. 26, 2025.

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Tanuka De

Here's How BH Primary Group Fuels BRK.B's Insurance Operations

Berkshire Hathaway's insurance strength gets a steady boost from Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group???s durable, diversified underwriting engine.

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Tanuka De

PGR's Net Margin Shows Improvement: Can it Retain the Momentum?

Progressive's net margin gains, tech-driven underwriting and planned rate hikes raise the question of whether momentum can continue.

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Zacks Equity Research

Steady Reward: Is Marsh & McLennan a Keeper or Just Comfortable?

MMC leans on consulting strength, rising estimates and steady cash flow as it targets continued growth.

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Tanuka De

Progressive's October Earnings Rise: Here's How to Play the Stock

PGR's October surge in EPS, revenues and policy growth highlights strengthening momentum despite recent share underperformance.

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Zacks Equity Research

Arch Capital Trades Above 50-Day SMA: Time to Buy ACGL Stock?

ACGL is poised to gain from new business opportunities, rate increases, solid premium growth and effective capital deployment.

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