Discover Financial Poised for Growth Despite High Costs
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 12, 9:20AM CDT
On Jul 12, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Discover Financial Services (DFS).
DFS: 56.69 (+1.05), AHH: 14.14 (-0.16), AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66), AON: 110.56 (+0.39), AAPL: 97.42 (+0.44), GOOG: 720.64 (+5.55)
Cigna's Anthem Merger on Tenterhooks, Growth in the Cards
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 11, 9:27AM CDT
Cigna's (CI) merger with Anthem has drawn criticism from the regulators, the company, however, remains poised for long-term growth.
CI: 129.00 (+0.63), ANTM: 131.88 (+0.32), AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66), JRVR: 34.42 (+0.06)
PRA Group Boosts Online Payment with Latest Acquisition
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 9:06AM CDT
PRA Group Inc. (PRAA) recently acquired eGov Systems for an undisclosed purchase price.
PRAA: 26.83 (+1.09), AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66), AFSI: 24.87 (+0.13), AJG: 49.17 (+0.19)
American Financial Raises Offer Price for National Interstate
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 8:50AM CDT
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) has increased its offer price by $2 per share in its final bid to acquire the outstanding common shares of National Interstate Corporation (NATL).
AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66), AFG: 72.89 (-0.07), AJG: 49.17 (+0.19), NATL: 30.77 (+0.15)
Arthur J. Gallagher Buys Brim AB, Expands in Scandinavia
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 8:44AM CDT
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) acquired 85% stake in Brim AB. The acquisition will widen the broker's Scandinavian presence.
AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66), AFSI: 24.87 (+0.13), AJG: 49.17 (+0.19), FNF: 37.19 (+0.18)
MetLife Divests U.S Retail Advisory Force to MassMutual
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 5:23PM CDT
MetLife, Inc. (MET) has sold its U.S retail advisory force, Premier Client Group, to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) for $165 million as per media release.
CI: 129.00 (+0.63), AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66), MET: 40.76 (+0.98), MTG: 6.26 (+0.14)
Radian Group (RDN) Announces Capital Plan, Fuels Liquidity
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 9:22AM CDT
Radian Group (RDN) announced new capital plan in its efforts to return to investment grade ratings in the future. This plan follows the redemption of $325 million surplus notes by Radian Guaranty.
CI: 129.00 (+0.63), RDN: 11.69 (+0.39), AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66), MTG: 6.26 (+0.14)
Assurant Boosts Housing Market Business with American Title
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 9:10AM CDT
Assurant, Inc. (AIZ) acquired American Title, Inc. for a cash consideration of $45 million. With this, the company strengthens its capabilities in the housing market.
AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66), AFSI: 24.87 (+0.13), AJG: 49.17 (+0.19), SLF: 32.27 (+0.60)
Assurant to Announce 2016 Second Quarter Financial Results
BusinessWire - Tue Jul 05, 7:30AM CDT
Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, will release its 2016 second quarter results on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com. In conjunction with the earnings release, Assurant will host a conference call the following morning, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 8 a.m. ET. The call will be available to the public via live audio webcast.
AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66)
Aflac's New Business Service to Ease ACA Reporting Issues
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 01, 9:20AM CDT
In an effort to make it easy for the business owners and their employees meet the compliance requirements of Affordable Care Act (ACA), Aflac Incorporated (AFL) has launched ACA compliance solutions.
AMSF: 62.53 (+0.65), AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66), TRUP: 14.21 (-0.18), AFL: 73.20 (+0.54)
MGIC Investment: Rates Revised, Top Line Likely to Suffer
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 9:27AM CDT
On Jun 21, 2016, we issued an updated research report on MGIC Investment Corp. (MTG).
AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66), HMN: 34.97 (+0.50), JRVR: 34.42 (+0.06), MTG: 6.26 (+0.14)
Sun Life (SLF) Set to Grow on Buyouts, Asset Management
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 13, 6:58AM CDT
On Jun 13, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF).
AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66), MFC: 13.55 (+0.46), GWGH: 7.00 (+0.25), SLF: 32.27 (+0.60)
Assurant Eyes Long-Term Growth; Cat Losses Raise Concern
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 09, 9:57AM CDT
On Jun 9, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Assurant, Inc. (AIZ).
FFG: 61.90 (+0.74), AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66), L: 41.21 (+0.58), JRVR: 34.42 (+0.06)
Assurant Partners with MyDigitalShield to Offer Small Businesses Protection against Data Breaches
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 07, 3:30PM CDT
Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), global provider of risk management solutions, today announces it will team up with cybersecurity specialist MyDigitalShield to help protect small businesses against losses from data breaches.
AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66)
Assurant Names Emmet Burns Senior Vice President, Brand and Marketing
BusinessWire - Mon Jun 06, 7:30AM CDT
Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, today named Emmet Burns to the newly created role of senior vice president, brand and marketing, effective immediately. As the organization moves to an enterprise model for marketing, Burns will be responsible for the development and execution of Assurant's marketing and brand strategies that support the company's specialty protection housing and lifestyle products and services worldwide.
AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66)
Watch for Assurant to Potentially Rebound After Falling 1.51% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 01, 2:39PM CDT
Assurant (NYSE:AIZ) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $85.72 to a high of $86.86. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $86.57 on volume of 453,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66)
Assurant Falls 1.51% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Rebound
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 01, 2:38PM CDT
Assurant (NYSE:AIZ) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $85.72 to a high of $86.86. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $86.57 on volume of 453,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66)
Assurant Names Richard S. Dziadzio Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 01, 7:30AM CDT
Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, today announced the appointment of Richard S. Dziadzio to the role of chief financial officer and treasurer, effective July 18, 2016. Dziadzio joins Assurant from QBE North America where he most recently served as CFO, and helped lead the company's transformation strategy.
AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66)
Assurant Foundation, StreetLinks Back Wounded Warriors Family Support for Second Consecutive Year
BusinessWire - Thu May 26, 3:30PM CDT
For the second consecutive year, the Assurant Foundation and Assurant's StreetLinks Lender Solutions are national sponsors of Wounded Warriors Family Support, a nonprofit organization supporting the families of wounded veterans and those killed in action.
AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66)
After Yesterday's Decline of 1.09%, Assurant Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 26, 2:54PM CDT
Assurant (NYSE:AIZ) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $86.66 to a high of $87.57. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.1%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $86.96 on volume of 209,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
AIZ: 87.53 (+0.66)