The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amerisafe, Employers Holdings, Argo Group International Holdings, AmTrust Financial Services and Unum Group
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 28, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amerisafe, Employers Holdings, Argo Group International Holdings, AmTrust Financial Services and Unum Group
AGII: 53.02 (+0.47), AMSF: 62.78 (+0.25), AFSI: 24.60 (-0.27), EIG: 30.95 (+0.26), UNM: 31.96 (-0.06)
Brexit May Delay Rate Hike: 6 Insurance Stocks to Stay Safe
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 27, 3:28PM CDT
One of the side effects of Brexit is that it will most likely delay the next interest rates hike by the Federal Reserve, hurting the insurance companies.
AGII: 53.02 (+0.47), AMSF: 62.78 (+0.25), PRU: 73.27 (-0.22), UNH: 140.70 (+0.84), AFSI: 24.60 (-0.27), EIG: 30.95 (+0.26), THG: 84.73 (+0.80), AET: 117.65 (+2.15), UNM: 31.96 (-0.06), AFL: 73.57 (+0.37), TRV: 118.18 (+0.09)
Aflac Poised for Long-Term Growth Despite Low Interest Rates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 30, 7:15AM CDT
On May 27, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Aflac Incorporated (AFL).
AMSF: 62.78 (+0.25), EIG: 30.95 (+0.26), TRUP: 14.37 (+0.16), AFL: 73.57 (+0.37)
Unum Group Well Poised for Growth; Low Interest a Drag
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 30, 7:03AM CDT
On May 27, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Unum Group (UNM).
AMSF: 62.78 (+0.25), EIG: 30.95 (+0.26), TRUP: 14.37 (+0.16), UNM: 31.96 (-0.06)
Amerisafe Poised for Growth Despite Escalating Expenses
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 26, 9:43AM CDT
On May 25, we issued an updated research report on Amerisafe, Inc. (AMSF).
AMSF: 62.78 (+0.25), EIG: 30.95 (+0.26), TRUP: 14.37 (+0.16), AFL: 73.57 (+0.37)
Amerisafe (AMSF) Reaches New 52-Week High on Strong Q1
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 24, 7:15AM CDT
On May 23, 2016, shares of Amerisafe, Inc. (AMSF) hit a 52-week high of $59.73, driven by better-than-expected first-quarter 2016 results.
AMSF: 62.78 (+0.25), EIG: 30.95 (+0.26), TRUP: 14.37 (+0.16), AFL: 73.57 (+0.37)
Amerisafe (AMSF) Earnings, Revenues Beat Estimates in Q1
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 28, 5:12AM CDT
Amerisafe Inc.'s (AMSF) first-quarter 2016 operating earnings per share of $1.26 outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 57%.
AMSF: 62.78 (+0.25), EIG: 30.95 (+0.26), UNM: 31.96 (-0.06), AFL: 73.57 (+0.37)
Unum Group (UNM) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, View Intact
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 28, 5:02AM CDT
Unum Group's (UNM) operating net income of 95 cents per share in the first quarter of 2016 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5 cents.
AMSF: 62.78 (+0.25), EIG: 30.95 (+0.26), UNM: 31.96 (-0.06), AFL: 73.57 (+0.37)
Employers Holdings posts 1Q profit
Automated Insights - Wed Apr 27, 6:29PM CDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) _ Employers Holdings Inc. (EIG) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $21 million.
EIG: 30.95 (+0.26)
Employers Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2016 Net Income of $0.64, Net Income Excluding the Impact of the LPT of $0.54 and Operating Income per Diluted Share of $0.52
BusinessWire - Wed Apr 27, 3:45PM CDT
--First quarter net income, net income excluding the impact of the LPT and operating income of $21.0 million, $17.9 million and $17.0 million, respectively.
EIG: 30.95 (+0.26)
3 Cheap Healthcare Stocks Worth Buying Now
Maher Syed - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 23, 1:38PM CDT
These small-cap companies have value and growth metrics which make them very attractive investment opportunities.
EIG: 30.95 (+0.26), AHS: 43.35 (+0.32), CPSI: 41.63 (+0.35)
Unum Group Poised for Growth Despite Low Interest Rates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 21, 2:05PM CDT
On Mar 18, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Unum Group (UNM).
HALL: 11.32 (-0.05), EIG: 30.95 (+0.26), TRUP: 14.37 (+0.16), UNM: 31.96 (-0.06)
Employers Holdings, Inc. Promotes Bryan C. Ware to Executive Vice President, Chief Actuary
BusinessWire - Mon Mar 14, 12:45PM CDT
Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EIG) today announced that Bryan C. Ware has been promoted to executive vice president, chief actuary. Ware is responsible for overseeing reserving, pricing and risk analysis, predictive analytics, enterprise risk management, as well as the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives that support operational and strategic goals. Ware previously served as senior vice president, chief actuary, a position he held with EMPLOYERS since 2012. Ware has been EMPLOYERS' Appointed Actuary since 2015. He is located in EMPLOYERS headquarters in Reno, Nevada.
EIG: 30.95 (+0.26)
Employers Holdings, Inc. Names Dwight L. Robertson, M.D. Vice President, Managed Care Services
BusinessWire - Mon Mar 14, 11:54AM CDT
Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EIG) today announced that Dwight L. Robertson, M.D. has been promoted to vice president, managed care services. Robertson provides strategic oversight for clinical and cost containment services for EMPLOYERS. In addition, he provides medical leadership for the management of EMPLOYERS' workers' compensation provider networks. Robertson previously served as director, managed care services, a position he held with EMPLOYERS since 2013. He will continue to be located in EMPLOYERS' Glendale, Calif. office.
EIG: 30.95 (+0.26)
Unum Group's Rating Retained by A.M. Best; Outlook Stable
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 03, 12:40PM CST
A.M. Best reiterated the issuer credit rating (ICR) of "bbb" and debt securities of Unum Group (UNM).
EIG: 30.95 (+0.26), CB: 129.67 (+0.03), TRUP: 14.37 (+0.16), UNM: 31.96 (-0.06)
Employers Holdings, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Earnings Release and Conference Call
BusinessWire - Wed Feb 03, 8:00AM CST
Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EIG), a Nevada-based company whose subsidiaries are specialty providers of workers' compensation insurance focused on small businesses, will review the company's fourth quarter and full year 2015 financial results during a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. PT. The webcast will be accessible on the Employers Holdings, Inc. web site at www.employers.com through the "Investors" link.
EIG: 30.95 (+0.26)
Employers Holdings Shares Up 13.3% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (EIG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jan 06, 10:46AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Employers Holdings (NYSE:EIG) on October 15th, 2015 at $23.38. In approximately 3 months, Employers Holdings has returned 13.28% as of today's recent price of $26.48.
EIG: 30.95 (+0.26)
Shares of EIG Up 15.7% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Dec 21, 7:19PM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Employers Holdings (NYSE:EIG) on October 15th, 2015 at $23.38. In approximately 2 months, Employers Holdings has returned 15.72% as of today's recent price of $27.05.
EIG: 30.95 (+0.26)
Uptrend Call Working As Employers Holdings Stock Rises 15.6% (EIG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Dec 14, 5:19PM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Employers Holdings (NYSE:EIG) on October 15th, 2015 at $23.38. In approximately 2 months, Employers Holdings has returned 15.59% as of today's recent price of $27.02.
EIG: 30.95 (+0.26)