Radian Group (RDN) is navigating softer specialty insurance pricing following its February 2026 acquisition of Inigo, which significantly expanded its specialty insurance and reinsurance exposure. The company is prioritizing risk-adjusted profitability and selective capital deployment over premium growth to mitigate...
Palomar Holdings, a specialty insurer focusing on high-risk niches like earthquakes and floods, posted its strongest quarter with 42% growth in gross written premiums to $629.8 million and adjusted net income of $63 million. The company acquired Gray Surety to expand into surety bonds, funded by $450 million in new...
Cole Floyd of Ohio won his first Bass Pro Tour championship at Beaver Lake, catching 24 bass weighing 56 pounds to edge Wesley Strader by 14 ounces and claim the $125,000 top prize. Floyd's victory came after a dramatic final period where he trailed before catching a decisive 1-11 pound bass with 12 minutes remaining.
Jacob Wheeler won his 11th Bass Pro Tour event at Suzuki Marine Stage 4, catching 42 pounds, 13 ounces on Lake Brownwood to earn $125,000. Wheeler's wire-to-wire victory, which included winning the Qualifying Round on Lake O.H. Ivie, marks a Bass Pro Tour first. He now leads the Fishing Clash Angler of the Year race...
U.S. stock futures declined on Monday as investors await mega-cap earnings from tech giants and other major companies. The market is also bracing for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday, with markets pricing in a 97.2% likelihood of unchanged rates. Key movers include Baker Hughes (up on strong Q4...
Illinois pro Drew Gill won the season-opening Bass Pro Tour event on Lake Guntersville, catching 28 bass weighing 82 pounds, 4 ounces and earning $125,000. The 23-year-old dominated the championship round using forward-facing sonar technology, building a 24-pound lead in the first period before holding off strong...
W. R. Berkley reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with record net premiums of $3.4 billion, net income rising 8.7% year-over-year, and maintaining disciplined underwriting amid evolving market conditions.
Lincoln National Corporation reported better-than-expected Q2 2024 earnings, driven by strong performance in Annuities and Group Protection segments. However, the results were impacted by higher expenses, lower fee income, and weaker Life Insurance segment.
U.S. stocks closed lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.93%. Losses were seen in the Consumer Goods, Oil & Gas, and Technology sectors.
Evercore ISI raised its price target for Travelers Companies Inc. (TRV) to $236 from $233, while reiterating an Outperform rating. The adjustment reflects a slight modification in estimates, accounting for lower than expected net premium written growth. The analyst noted that the overall performance aligned with the...
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Improved pricing, expansion of international business, reserving discipline, a solid balance sheet and a prudent capital management policy should help W.R. Berkley (WRB) maintain its streak of dividend hikes and special dividends.
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W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
W.R. Berkley (WRB) stands to gain from higher premiums, lower claims frequency in certain lines of business, effective capital deployment and sufficient liquidity.
CNO Financial (CNO) reaffirms its 2024 EPS guidance in the range of $3.10-$3.30, indicating an increase from the 2023 figure of $3.09.
RenaissanceRe's (RNR) first-quarter results reflect a solid underwriting performance and improved investment income. A rise in expenses partially offsets its quarterly results.
Unum Group's (UNM) Q1 results reflect higher premium income and solid performances across most of its segments, partially offset by weakness in the Closed Block and Corporate segments.
CNO Financial (CNO) reaffirms its 2024 EPS guidance in the range of $3.10-$3.30, which indicates an increase from the 2023 figure of $3.09.
Everest Group's (EG) Q1 results reflect a rise in premiums across its reinsurance and insurance businesses, improved net investment income and record underwriting income, offset by higher expenses.
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