Prudential Financial Poised for Growth Despite High Expenses
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 17, 9:12AM CDT
Prudential Financial's second-quarter 2016 operating income missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate and also plunged year over year.
PRU: 77.04 (+0.31), JRVR: 35.81 (-0.70)
American International Group to Divest Mortgage Business
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 17, 9:06AM CDT
American International (AIG) to divest Mortgage business to turn into leaner and a more focused company.
JRVR: 35.81 (-0.70), ACGL: 79.84 (-0.44), AIG: 59.03 (-0.28)
MetLife (MET) Poised for Growth Despite Low Interest Rates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 23, 8:43AM CDT
On May 20, 2016, we issued an updated research report on MetLife, Inc. (MET).
FFG: 63.72 (-0.08), MET: 40.39 (-0.01), JRVR: 35.81 (-0.70)
Brown & Brown to Buy Assets from Morstan General Agency
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 18, 8:28AM CDT
A subsidiary of Brown & Brown (BRO), Brown & Brown Wholesale, has entered into an agreement to purchase all operating assets of Morstan General Agency.
FFG: 63.72 (-0.08), BRO: 36.36 (+0.13), AJG: 48.60 (-0.17)
MGIC Investment (MTG) Lags Q1 Earnings: Stock to Suffer?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 20, 10:04AM CDT
MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) reported first-quarter 2016 adjusted net income per share of 19 cents, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 23 cents by 17.4%.
MET: 40.39 (-0.01), MTG: 7.73 (-0.06)
AEGON Focuses on Core Business, Sells Sizable UK Annuity
Zacks Premium Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 12, 3:00PM CDT
AEGON N.V. (AEG) divested a two-third portion of its UK annuity portfolio to Rothesay Life.
AEG: 4.21 (+0.04)
The Hartford's Strategic Initiatives Impress, Cat Losses a Drag
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 12, 12:35PM CDT
On Apr 11, 2016, we issued an updated research report on The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG).
HIG: 40.00 (+0.01)
Kemper Unlikely to Recover Estimated Q1 Catastrophe Loss
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 06, 3:10PM CDT
Kemper Corporation (KMPR) estimates catastrophe loss of $35-45 million due to storms.
KMPR: 36.70 (+0.01)
Radian Group's Growth Initiatives Impress; Competition a Drag
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 30, 1:10PM CDT
On Mar 29, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Radian Group Inc. (RDN).
RDN: 13.33 (-0.08), HPY: 103.09 (+0.24), EFX: 130.98 (+0.67)
Prudential's Capital Position Strong; Low Interest Rates a Drag
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 29, 3:05PM CDT
On Mar 28, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU).
PRU: 77.04 (+0.31), HALL: 10.49 (-0.14), MKL: 919.20 (+2.14)
MGIC Investment Poised for Growth Amid Low Premium Rates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 28, 11:20AM CDT
On Mar 24, 2016, we issued an updated research report on MGIC Investment Corp. (MTG).
HALL: 10.49 (-0.14), MTG: 7.73 (-0.06), MKL: 919.20 (+2.14)
Swiss Re Ltd Webcast Presentation Now Available for On-demand Viewing: dbVIC - Deutsche Bank ADR Virtual Investor Conference
PR Newswire Europe - Mon Mar 21, 7:02AM CDT
Company invites individual and institutional investors to log-on to view presentation
DB: 13.97 (-0.26)
Loews (L) Offers 3.75% $500 Million Senior Notes
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Mar 18, 10:30AM CDT
Loews Corporation (L) has announced the sale of 3.75% $500 million senior notes. These notes are scheduled to mature in 2026.
L: 41.34 (+0.16), AEG: 4.21 (+0.04)
Assurant Seeks Long-Term Growth as Near-Term Woes Prevail
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 15, 3:20PM CDT
On Mar 14, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Assurant Inc. (AIZ).
AIZ: 85.80 (+0.61), AEG: 4.21 (+0.04)
Radian Group Offers $325 Million Senior Unsecured Notes
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 15, 2:05PM CDT
Radian Group Inc. (RDN) is offering $325 million senior unsecured notes that are scheduled to mature in 2021.
RDN: 13.33 (-0.08), AEG: 4.21 (+0.04)
Swiss Re Ltd to present at the March 17, 2016 dbVIC - Deutsche Bank ADR Virtual Investor Conference
PR Newswire Europe - Mon Mar 14, 7:03AM CDT
Company invites investors to attend interactive virtual investor conference
DB: 13.97 (-0.26)
Assurant (AIZ) Unveils Long-Term Targets, Shares Gain
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 09, 2:50PM CST
At its investor day held on Mar 8, Assurant Inc. (AIZ) unveiled its strategy to drive long-term, profitable growth as well as enhance shareholder value. Shares gained 2.4% in the trading session.
AIZ: 85.80 (+0.61), AEG: 4.21 (+0.04)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Swiss Re, Korea Electric Power and Chunghwa Telecom
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 09, 8:30AM CST
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Swiss Re, Korea Electric Power and Chunghwa Telecom
KEP: 26.51 (-0.11), CHT: 36.43 (-0.22)
One-Way Bets Dominate Trading: Global Week Ahead
John Blank - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 08, 8:07AM CST
Global currency traders and hedge funds continue to place one-way China currency bets. China can either continue to see its FX reserves decline, or face the consequences.
KEP: 26.51 (-0.11), CHT: 36.43 (-0.22)