AIZ: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Assurant Seems To Be Baking In Much Tougher Times

    September 19, 2012
    Analaysts are down on Assurant, but financial outperformance could boost the stock significantly.
  2. Torchmark Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog

    September 17, 2012
    We are reiterating our recommendation on the shares of Torchmark Corp. (TMK) at Neutral, following the acquisition ...
  3. Berkshire Upgraded to Outperform - Analyst Blog

    September 14, 2012
    We are upgrading Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)(BRK.B) to Outperform from Neutral following its second-quarter ...
  4. TWGP Downgraded to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    August 22, 2012
    We are downgrading our recommendation on shares of Tower Group Inc. (TWGP)   to 'Underperform' from 'Neutral' ...
  5. Cincinnati Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    August 21, 2012
    Property and casualty insurer, Cincinnati Financial Corp. (CINF) has announced a 0.5 cent hike in its quarterly ...
  6. Financial Sector's Biggest Movers: Franklin Resources ...

    August 07, 2012
    The market is currently up, with the Nasdaq up 0.8%, the S&P 500 rising 0.7% and the Dow climbing 0.6%. The ...
  7. TMK Grows Annually, Pares Guidance - Analyst Blog

    July 27, 2012
    Torchmark Corp. (TMK) reported second-quarter 2012 net operating income of $1.30 per share, up 19.3% year over year. ...
  8. A.M. Best Rates TMK's Shelf Notes - Analyst Blog

    July 16, 2012
    Rating agency A.M.Best has conferred a rating of "a-" on senior debt, "bbb+" on subordinated debt and "bbb" on ...
  9. Chubb Announces 2Q Cat Loss Est - Analyst Blog

    July 11, 2012
    Property and casualty insurer, Chubb Corp. (CB) expects a loss in the range of $200 million to $240 million on ...
  10. Neutral on Assurant Inc. - Analyst Blog

    July 11, 2012
    We are reiterating our Neutral recommendation on Assurant Inc. (AIZ) as we remain concerned about the micro as well ...
  11. Chubb Corp in Neutral Lane - Analyst Blog

    July 10, 2012
    We are reiterating our Neutral recommendation on Chubb Corp. (CB) prior to its second-quarter results, scheduled for ...
  12. Chubb Corp Kept at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    July 10, 2012
    We are reiterating our Neutral recommendation on Chubb Corp. (CB) prior to its second-quarter results, scheduled for ...
  13. Moody's Rates Torchmark - Analyst Blog

    July 06, 2012
    As a part of its yearly review exercise, rating agency Moody's has confirmed the insurer financial strength ("IFS") ...
  14. AIZ Outlines 2012 CAT Program - Analyst Blog

    June 19, 2012
    Assurant Inc. (AIZ) announced its 2012 comprehensive catastrophe (CAT) reinsurance program. A reinsurance agreement ...
  15. Tower Invests; Ratings Affirmed - Analyst Blog

    June 19, 2012
    In an effort to penetrate further into the surety insurance line of business, property and casualty insurer, Tower ...
  16. A.M. Best Rates TMK, Outlook Stable - Analyst Blog

    June 13, 2012
    As a part of its yearly review exercise, rating agency A.M. Best affirmed the financial strength ratings ("FSR") and ...
  17. S&P 500's Most Oversold Stocks

    March 21, 2012
    Several prominent S&P 500 stocks haven’t been bid up to technically overbought conditions in the recent ...
  18. 2 Top Insurers Make the Cut

    March 01, 2012
    As the markets begin to stabilize and climb, companies that have sizable portfolios—like insurance ...
  19. Aflac Emerges From The Insurance Pond

    June 10, 2009
    Aflac, the accident and health insurance company best known for its noisy duck on television, seems to be doing just ...
  20. What's The Name Of A Great Insurance Investment? Aflac!

    August 07, 2008
    Aflac is quacking its way into NASCAR and into the subconscious of millions of potential customers. Investors should ...
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