Allstate Corp (ALL) 71.46 $ALL
Stock Updates on Property and Casualty Insurance Industry -- Allstate, Travelers Cos., ACE Ltd, Axis Capital Holdings, and Cincinnati Financial
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 20, 7:55AM CDT
Editor Note: For more information about this release, please scroll to bottom.
AXS: 51.30 (-0.15), CINF: 54.60 (+0.81), ACE: 113.54 (-0.14), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86), TRV: 109.73 (+0.62)
Allstate Announces February Catastrophe Loss Estimate
M2 - Thu Mar 19, 10:54AM CDT
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of February 2015 of $223 million, pre-tax ($145 million after-tax). Catastrophe losses occurring in February comprised seven events at an estimated cost of $224 million, pre-tax, partially offset by favorable reserve reestimates of prior reported catastrophe losses. Three severe winter weather/freeze events accounted for over 88% of the estimated loss for February events.
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
Americans Take Advantage of Lower Gas Prices and Tax Refunds to Pay-Off Debt, Cover Everyday Needs -- Finds Allstate/National Journal Poll
M2 - Tue Mar 17, 1:19PM CDT
Middle class Americans living on tight budgets despite improving unemployment rate; poll finds growing positive economic sentiment for second half of year
FCN: 37.44 (+0.23), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
College Basketball Analyst Dick Vitale to Face Groundhog Day Legend Punxsutawney Phil(TM) in Allstate's March Mayhem(TM) Challenge
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 16, 9:00AM CDT
Dick Vitale, ESPN college basketball analyst and one of the sport's most recognizable icons, is putting his NCAA® bracket picking skills to the ultimate test going head-to-head with Punxsutawney Phil(TM), the famous winter vs. spring-predicting groundhog, in this year's Allstate March Mayhem(TM) Challenge.
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
Americans Take Advantage Of Lower Gas Prices And Tax Refunds To Pay-Off Debt, Cover Everyday Needs -- Finds Allstate/National Journal Poll
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 16, 5:17AM CDT
Despite lower gas prices and reduced unemployment, most Americans are taking advantage of their savings at the pump to cover basic needs and pay off debt, according to the data released this week by The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) and National Journal.
FCN: 37.44 (+0.23), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
3 Financial Sector Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next 25 Years
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 14, 6:14AM CDT
Quick, think of a stock in the financial sector that you would feel comfortable buying and not selling for the next 25 years. Got your answer? I'm guessing you probably couldn't come up with one because a feeling of fear and indigestion likely...
PAYX: 51.62 (+0.38), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86), MA: 89.82 (+0.80)
Allstate Not Ready To Use Alternative Capital Or ILS To Drive Growth
Steve Evans - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Mar 11, 11:07PM CDT
U.S. primary insurance company Allstate (NYSE: ALL ) has been actively exploring ways to use more third-party reinsurance capital within its business, but to-date, hasn't found a compelling way to leverage alternative reinsurance capital or ILS as...
TPRE: 14.25 (+0.18), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86), GLRE: 32.51 (+0.15)
Allstate Recruiting California
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 10, 6:00AM CDT
Allstate Insurance Company plans to add additional agency owners in California in 2015, extending its recruiting campaign for the seventh consecutive year. Allstate signed 69 new exclusive agency owners in California in 2014, after adding 73 in 2013, 58 in 2012 and 2011, 44 in 2010, and 17 in 2009.
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
Allstate Named As A 2015 World's Most Ethical Company By The Ethisphere Institute
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 09, 7:00AM CDT
Allstate Insurance announced today that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2015 World's Most Ethical Company®.
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
Americans Strongly Favor Local Institutions for Solving Nation's Challenges Finds New Allstate/National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 09, 4:45AM CDT
As partisan gridlock plagues Washington, Americans are increasingly looking to state and local institutions for innovative approaches to solving the country's most pressing challenges, according to poll results released today by The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) and National Journal.
FCN: 37.44 (+0.23), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
Dividend Champions For March 2015
David Fish - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Feb 28, 9:00AM CST
KSS: 75.64 (+0.03), MIC: 83.21 (+0.95), HOG: 61.94 (+0.76), XYL: 35.99 (+0.45), MAIN: 30.98 (+0.43), JCOM: 70.07 (+0.43), GRMN: 49.49 (+1.35), SNI: 71.50 (+1.19), PKG: 80.86 (+1.82), CME: 99.75 (+0.08), GMT: 60.53 (+1.38), NWL: 39.72 (+0.47), LMAT: 8.16 (-0.11), FL: 62.70 (+0.62), EMCF: 24.90 (-0.37), WPZ: 47.70 (+0.16), CSCO: 28.44 (+0.18), VNR: 14.75 (+0.73), TXRH: 37.14 (+0.61), HME: 71.89 (+2.09), WSBC: 33.23 (+0.51), KW: 26.15 (+0.09), ATLO: 24.96 (+0.03), IR: 68.21 (+0.34), SCI: 26.78 (+0.27), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86), LEA: 111.97 (+1.28), FLIR: 31.82 (+0.56), DSW: 38.03 (+0.24), RS: 59.49 (+2.17), EVEP: 13.15 (+0.15), LB: 93.40 (+0.30), HPY: 50.09 (+0.80), ESV: 21.05 (+0.25), WRI: 37.19 (+0.81), STJ: 67.08 (+0.41), CPA: 104.64 (+0.68), SSW: 18.74 (+0.29)
Insurance Industry Basics: Combined Ratio
Patrick Morris, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Feb 23, 12:10PM CST
Thinking about investing in an insurance company? Then you need to know one number: the combined ratio. What is it? In short, the combined ratio is the measure of the premiums an insurer earns -- i.e, the revenue it collects from policy holders...
PGR: 27.65 (+0.12), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
What Do You Get When You Cross Warren Buffett With a Motorcycle?
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Feb 21, 10:11AM CST
I won't keep you in suspense. Here's the answer: "Cross Warren Buffett with a motorcycle," and you get another multi-million dollar acquisition for Brrrrrr-kshire Hathaway! Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett invests in motorcycles -- but he...
HOG: 61.94 (+0.76), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86), PII: 143.26 (-3.82)
Allstate Announces Preferred Stock Dividends
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 19, 9:15AM CST
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today declared approximately $29.1 million in aggregate dividends on five series of preferred stock for the dividend period from January 15, 2015 through April 14, 2015. All the preferred dividends are payable in cash on April 15, 2015 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2015, as follows:
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
Insurance ETFs Driving Up on Q4 Earnings - ETF News And Commentary
Sweta Killa - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 18, 9:00AM CST
Given the decent results and a positive impact of earnings on most stock prices, insurance ETFs have been enjoying smooth trading over the past one month.
IAK: 50.27 (+0.47), PRU: 82.68 (+2.47), MET: 51.62 (+1.01), CB: 103.13 (+0.93), AIG: 55.94 (+0.29), KIE: 67.80 (+0.42), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86), AFL: 63.89 (+0.80), TRV: 109.73 (+0.62), KBWI: 69.39 (-0.26)
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of the Members of Allstate Financial Companies
Business Wire - Thu Feb 12, 11:36AM CST
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa-" of the key life/health insurance members of the Allstate Financial Companies (Allstate Financial). In addition, A.M. Best has affirmed the debt rating of "aa-" of the remaining outstanding note issued under the funding agreement-backed securities programs of Allstate Financial's lead life company, Allstate Life Insurance Company (ALIC). The outlook for the above ratings is stable.
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of The Allstate Corporation and Its Key Subsidiaries
Business Wire - Thu Feb 12, 11:34AM CST
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa-" of the members of Allstate Insurance Group (Allstate).
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
Stock Updates on Property and Casualty Insurance Industry -- Allstate, Travelers Cos., ACE Ltd, Axis Capital Holdings, and Cincinnati Financial
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 20, 7:55AM CDT
Editor Note: For more information about this release, please scroll to bottom.
AXS: 51.30 (-0.15), CINF: 54.60 (+0.81), ACE: 113.54 (-0.14), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86), TRV: 109.73 (+0.62)
Allstate Announces February Catastrophe Loss Estimate
M2 - Thu Mar 19, 10:54AM CDT
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of February 2015 of $223 million, pre-tax ($145 million after-tax). Catastrophe losses occurring in February comprised seven events at an estimated cost of $224 million, pre-tax, partially offset by favorable reserve reestimates of prior reported catastrophe losses. Three severe winter weather/freeze events accounted for over 88% of the estimated loss for February events.
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
Americans Take Advantage of Lower Gas Prices and Tax Refunds to Pay-Off Debt, Cover Everyday Needs -- Finds Allstate/National Journal Poll
M2 - Tue Mar 17, 1:19PM CDT
Middle class Americans living on tight budgets despite improving unemployment rate; poll finds growing positive economic sentiment for second half of year
FCN: 37.44 (+0.23), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
College Basketball Analyst Dick Vitale to Face Groundhog Day Legend Punxsutawney Phil(TM) in Allstate's March Mayhem(TM) Challenge
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 16, 9:00AM CDT
Dick Vitale, ESPN college basketball analyst and one of the sport's most recognizable icons, is putting his NCAA® bracket picking skills to the ultimate test going head-to-head with Punxsutawney Phil(TM), the famous winter vs. spring-predicting groundhog, in this year's Allstate March Mayhem(TM) Challenge.
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
Americans Take Advantage Of Lower Gas Prices And Tax Refunds To Pay-Off Debt, Cover Everyday Needs -- Finds Allstate/National Journal Poll
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 16, 5:17AM CDT
Despite lower gas prices and reduced unemployment, most Americans are taking advantage of their savings at the pump to cover basic needs and pay off debt, according to the data released this week by The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) and National Journal.
FCN: 37.44 (+0.23), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
3 Financial Sector Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next 25 Years
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 14, 6:14AM CDT
Quick, think of a stock in the financial sector that you would feel comfortable buying and not selling for the next 25 years. Got your answer? I'm guessing you probably couldn't come up with one because a feeling of fear and indigestion likely...
PAYX: 51.62 (+0.38), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86), MA: 89.82 (+0.80)
Allstate Not Ready To Use Alternative Capital Or ILS To Drive Growth
Steve Evans - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Mar 11, 11:07PM CDT
U.S. primary insurance company Allstate (NYSE: ALL ) has been actively exploring ways to use more third-party reinsurance capital within its business, but to-date, hasn't found a compelling way to leverage alternative reinsurance capital or ILS as...
TPRE: 14.25 (+0.18), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86), GLRE: 32.51 (+0.15)
Allstate Recruiting California
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 10, 6:00AM CDT
Allstate Insurance Company plans to add additional agency owners in California in 2015, extending its recruiting campaign for the seventh consecutive year. Allstate signed 69 new exclusive agency owners in California in 2014, after adding 73 in 2013, 58 in 2012 and 2011, 44 in 2010, and 17 in 2009.
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
Allstate Named As A 2015 World's Most Ethical Company By The Ethisphere Institute
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 09, 7:00AM CDT
Allstate Insurance announced today that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2015 World's Most Ethical Company®.
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
Americans Strongly Favor Local Institutions for Solving Nation's Challenges Finds New Allstate/National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 09, 4:45AM CDT
As partisan gridlock plagues Washington, Americans are increasingly looking to state and local institutions for innovative approaches to solving the country's most pressing challenges, according to poll results released today by The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) and National Journal.
FCN: 37.44 (+0.23), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
Dividend Champions For March 2015
David Fish - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Feb 28, 9:00AM CST
KSS: 75.64 (+0.03), MIC: 83.21 (+0.95), HOG: 61.94 (+0.76), XYL: 35.99 (+0.45), MAIN: 30.98 (+0.43), JCOM: 70.07 (+0.43), GRMN: 49.49 (+1.35), SNI: 71.50 (+1.19), PKG: 80.86 (+1.82), CME: 99.75 (+0.08), GMT: 60.53 (+1.38), NWL: 39.72 (+0.47), LMAT: 8.16 (-0.11), FL: 62.70 (+0.62), EMCF: 24.90 (-0.37), WPZ: 47.70 (+0.16), CSCO: 28.44 (+0.18), VNR: 14.75 (+0.73), TXRH: 37.14 (+0.61), HME: 71.89 (+2.09), WSBC: 33.23 (+0.51), KW: 26.15 (+0.09), ATLO: 24.96 (+0.03), IR: 68.21 (+0.34), SCI: 26.78 (+0.27), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86), LEA: 111.97 (+1.28), FLIR: 31.82 (+0.56), DSW: 38.03 (+0.24), RS: 59.49 (+2.17), EVEP: 13.15 (+0.15), LB: 93.40 (+0.30), HPY: 50.09 (+0.80), ESV: 21.05 (+0.25), WRI: 37.19 (+0.81), STJ: 67.08 (+0.41), CPA: 104.64 (+0.68), SSW: 18.74 (+0.29)
Insurance Industry Basics: Combined Ratio
Patrick Morris, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Feb 23, 12:10PM CST
Thinking about investing in an insurance company? Then you need to know one number: the combined ratio. What is it? In short, the combined ratio is the measure of the premiums an insurer earns -- i.e, the revenue it collects from policy holders...
PGR: 27.65 (+0.12), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
What Do You Get When You Cross Warren Buffett With a Motorcycle?
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Feb 21, 10:11AM CST
I won't keep you in suspense. Here's the answer: "Cross Warren Buffett with a motorcycle," and you get another multi-million dollar acquisition for Brrrrrr-kshire Hathaway! Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett invests in motorcycles -- but he...
HOG: 61.94 (+0.76), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86), PII: 143.26 (-3.82)
Allstate Announces Preferred Stock Dividends
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 19, 9:15AM CST
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today declared approximately $29.1 million in aggregate dividends on five series of preferred stock for the dividend period from January 15, 2015 through April 14, 2015. All the preferred dividends are payable in cash on April 15, 2015 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2015, as follows:
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
Insurance ETFs Driving Up on Q4 Earnings - ETF News And Commentary
Sweta Killa - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 18, 9:00AM CST
Given the decent results and a positive impact of earnings on most stock prices, insurance ETFs have been enjoying smooth trading over the past one month.
IAK: 50.27 (+0.47), PRU: 82.68 (+2.47), MET: 51.62 (+1.01), CB: 103.13 (+0.93), AIG: 55.94 (+0.29), KIE: 67.80 (+0.42), ALL: 71.46 (+0.86), AFL: 63.89 (+0.80), TRV: 109.73 (+0.62), KBWI: 69.39 (-0.26)
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of the Members of Allstate Financial Companies
Business Wire - Thu Feb 12, 11:36AM CST
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa-" of the key life/health insurance members of the Allstate Financial Companies (Allstate Financial). In addition, A.M. Best has affirmed the debt rating of "aa-" of the remaining outstanding note issued under the funding agreement-backed securities programs of Allstate Financial's lead life company, Allstate Life Insurance Company (ALIC). The outlook for the above ratings is stable.
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of The Allstate Corporation and Its Key Subsidiaries
Business Wire - Thu Feb 12, 11:34AM CST
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa-" of the members of Allstate Insurance Group (Allstate).
ALL: 71.46 (+0.86)
