Travelers (TRV) Q2 Earnings: Disappointment in Store?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 19, 7:06AM CDT
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is set to report second-quarter 2016 results on Jul 21, before the market opens.
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), L: 40.52 (-0.81), WRB: 58.13 (-0.06), TRV: 116.81 (+0.59)
Zacks.com featured highlights: United Natural Foods, Argo Group International Holdings, Bunge Limited, Greif and Korea Electric Power
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 18, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com featured highlights: United Natural Foods, Argo Group International Holdings, Bunge Limited, Greif and Korea Electric Power
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), BG: 63.03 (-2.81), KEP: 27.37 (+0.18), UNFI: 50.02 (+0.04), GEF: 39.77 (-0.36)
Allied World (AWH) Q2 Earnings Beat Unlikely, Stock at Risk?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 18, 7:20AM CDT
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (AWH) is scheduled to report second-quarter 2016 on Jul 19. Can it pull off a positive earnings surprise?
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), L: 40.52 (-0.81), AWH: 40.64 (-0.35), WRB: 58.13 (-0.06)
Will RLI Corp. (RLI) Pull a Surprise this Earnings Season?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 18, 7:15AM CDT
RLI Corp. (RLI) is set to report second-quarter 2016 results on Jul 19, after the market closes.
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), RLI: 68.66 (+0.49), L: 40.52 (-0.81), WRB: 58.13 (-0.06)
5 Low Price-to-Sales Stocks for Best Portfolio Returns
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 15, 6:34AM CDT
Price-to-Sales helps to determine the value of stocks that are suffering losses or are in the early cycle of development, generating meager or no profits.
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), BG: 63.03 (-2.81), KEP: 27.37 (+0.18), UNFI: 50.02 (+0.04), GEF: 39.77 (-0.36)
Argo Group Provides Preliminary Loss Estimates for Natural Catastrophes
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 14, 5:58PM CDT
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGII), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, today announced preliminary pre-tax loss estimates from catastrophes of $23 million, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums for the three-month period ended June 30, 2016. Catastrophe losses in the quarter are primarily related to the Canadian wildfires and weather related events in the US.
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18)
Progressive (PGR) Misses on Q2 Earnings as Expenses Rise
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 14, 8:57AM CDT
Progressive Corp.'s (PGR) second-quarter 2016 earnings per share of 29 cents missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.4%.
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), PGR: 32.50 (-0.01), TPRE: 12.60 (+0.01)
Everest Re: Declining Investment Returns Likely Limit Growth
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 13, 9:37AM CDT
On Jul 13, we issued an updated research report on Everest Re Group Ltd. (RE).
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), RE: 189.66 (+0.65), TPRE: 12.60 (+0.01)
AXIS Capital's (AXS) Escalating Expenses Raise Concern
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 13, 9:31AM CDT
On Jul 13, 2016, we issued an updated research report on AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS).
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), AXS: 55.39 (-0.19), TPRE: 12.60 (+0.01)
Progressive (PGR) to Report Q2 Earnings: Is Stock at Risk?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 12, 8:13AM CDT
Progressive Corp. (PGR) is scheduled to report second-quarter 2016 results before the opening bell on Jul 14. Will it pull off a positive earnings surprise?
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), PGR: 32.50 (-0.01), AXS: 55.39 (-0.19), ALL: 68.39 (+0.06)
Zacks.com featured highlights: J. M. Smucker, Isle of Capri Casinos, Smith & Wesson, First Midwest Bancorp and Argo Group International
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 11, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com featured highlights: J. M. Smucker, Isle of Capri Casinos, Smith & Wesson, First Midwest Bancorp and Argo Group International
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), ISLE: 18.69 (-0.04), FMBI: 18.55 (-0.12), SWHC: 30.36 (+0.91), SJM: 154.28 (+0.12)
Buy These 5 Stocks with Sturdy Earnings Growth Now
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 10:01AM CDT
Even if it is a fledgling company or an established corporation, the highest priority will be to secure earnings growth.
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), ISLE: 18.69 (-0.04), FMBI: 18.55 (-0.12), SWHC: 30.36 (+0.91), SJM: 154.28 (+0.12)
3 Reasons Why Argo Group (AGII) is a Great Value Stock
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 7:03AM CDT
Argo Group International (AGII) is seeing positive estimates revisions and has an excellent value score which makes it a great value company.
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18)
Markel (MKL) and Units' Ratings Retained by A.M. Best
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 06, 8:28AM CDT
A.M. Best has retained the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of bbb+ of Markel Corporation (MKL).
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), TPRE: 12.60 (+0.01), MKL: 951.26 (+2.51)
5 Value Picks With Incredibly Low EV/EBITDA Ratios
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 10:34AM CDT
We have screened value stocks based on the EV/EBITDA ratio that gives a true picture of a company's valuation and its earning potential.
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), KLIC: 12.70 (+0.14), OME: 22.68 (+0.16), CUK: 48.14 (-0.15), CHMT: 28.27 (+0.18)
Argo Group CEO Mark Watson Receives 2016 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Transformational CEO Award for Central Texas Region
BusinessWire - Fri Jun 10, 12:17PM CDT
CEO Mark E. Watson III of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGII), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, has been named 2016 winner of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Award for the Central Texas Region in the Transformational CEO category.
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Torchmark, Argo Group International Holdings, Cigna and Horace Mann Educators
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 27, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Torchmark, Argo Group International Holdings, Cigna and Horace Mann Educators
CI: 126.79 (-2.17), AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), TMK: 61.29 (-0.58), HMN: 34.23 (+0.05)
4 Insurance Stocks to Buy Before a Rate Hike
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 26, 10:51AM CDT
We don't know if the Federal Open Market Committee will make any positive change to the interest rate at its Jun 15 meeting. We have picked four solid insurers that have the potential to boost one's portfolio irrespective of a rate hike.
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18), CI: 126.79 (-2.17), TMK: 61.29 (-0.58), HMN: 34.23 (+0.05)
Argo Surety Announces New Smart Phone App for Agents and Brokers
BusinessWire - Mon May 16, 9:00AM CDT
Argo Surety, a member of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGII), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, announced today the release of the new Argo Surety smart phone application for agents and brokers.
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18)
Alteris Partners with Zenith and The California Association of Mutual Water Companies Joint Powers Risk and Insurance Management Authority Serving Small to Mid-Sized Mutual Water Companies in California
BusinessWire - Wed May 11, 9:00AM CDT
Alteris Insurance Services, Inc. (Alteris), in partnership with the California Association of Mutual Water Companies (CalMutuals), announced today that Zenith Insurance Company (Zenith) will serve as the workers' compensation reinsurer and service provider for the recently formed CalMutuals JPRIMA, which works with nonprofit water systems and other water-related entities in California.
AGII: 51.71 (-0.18)