Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG)

Nov 11, 2026

Wells Fargo has downgraded The Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) stock to Equalweight from Overweight, citing increased volatility in the insurer's workers' comp unit and expected volatility in its small commercial lines. Following the downgrade, The Hartford's stock experienced a 1.5% drop in Wednesday's premarket trading.

Nov 11, 2026

Equity Investment Corp significantly reduced its stake in The Travelers Companies, Inc. by selling 104,900 shares, though it still holds 226,703 shares valued at over $80 million. The Travelers Companies reported strong third-quarter earnings of $9.18 per share, surpassing estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $1.25. Analysts currently have a consensus "Hold" rating for the stock, with an average price target of $370.83.

Nov 10, 2026

October saw the launch of several new ETFs, continuing the trend of active and thematic investment strategies. Notable additions include the Oakmark U.S. Concentrated ETF (OAKL), an active large-cap value fund, and the REX Peptide ETF (PEPT), which focuses on companies involved in peptide manufacture and development. The Hartford also introduced the Hartford Alpha Capture International Value ETF (ACIV) to diversify international value exposure.

Nov 9, 2026

LendingTree's 2026 report on U.S. driving habits names New Jersey as the state with the worst drivers due to its high incident rate, while Michigan boasts the best drivers with the fewest incidents. The study breaks down states by accidents, DUIs, and speeding tickets, highlighting how these factors impact car insurance rates and offering tips for safer driving.

Nov 6, 2026

MetLife, Inc. (MET) reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted operating earnings per share of $2.85, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.2% and increasing 22% year over year. While revenues of $19.91 billion missed the consensus mark by 1%, they improved 11.2% year over year. The strong performance was largely driven by higher variable investment income, broad-based business volume growth, and favorable underwriting across its segments.

Nov 5, 2026

International General Insurance Holdings (IGIC) reported Q3 2026 revenue of US$140 million and net income of US$28 million, with diluted EPS of US$0.66, bringing year-to-date revenue to US$409.3 million. While revenue increased, earnings per share faced pressure, shifting investor focus to underwriting discipline and portfolio quality. The company's strategy of leaning into higher-priced specialty lines like political violence is crucial for maintaining combined ratios and supporting the long-term investment thesis despite short-term earnings fluctuations.

Nov 4, 2026

Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd Zurich recently acquired 8,510 shares of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRV) during the third quarter, valued at approximately $3.05 million. This adds to the significant institutional ownership, which collectively stands at 82.45% of the insurer's stock. Travelers reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates for both EPS and revenue, and declared a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share.

Nov 1, 2026

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Oct 31, 2026

General Motors has agreed to a $220 million multistate settlement, with Pennsylvania receiving $8.67 million, over allegations that the automaker illegally sold consumer driving data to insurance companies. GM's Smart Driver program, which tracked driving habits between 2016 and 2024, reportedly shared data with third parties despite promises to consumers that their information would not be shared without consent. The settlement mandates GM obtain express consent for data collection and disclosure, limit data collection, and implement a comprehensive data privacy program.

Oct 30, 2026

Markel Group has entered into a $1.2 billion adverse development cover (ADC) reinsurance agreement with Enstar Group for underwriting years 2025 and prior, aiming to gain greater certainty over legacy exposures and focus on its core specialty insurance business. Markel will retain the first $2.6 billion of $4.8 billion in subject reserves and retrocede the next $2.3 billion to Enstar, obtaining $1.2 billion in adverse loss development coverage for a $120 million risk premium. This transaction follows Markel's 2025 sale of its reinsurance business renewal rights and placement of the division into orderly runoff.

Oct 30, 2026

Selective Insurance Group has announced the appointment of Jacob E. “Jake” Rothfuss as executive vice president and president of Standard Lines, effective no later than April 2027. Rothfuss, who previously served as CEO of Velocity Risk Underwriters, will lead Selective's Standard Commercial Lines and Standard Personal Lines businesses, reporting to Chairman, President, and CEO John J. Marchioni. Marchioni highlighted Rothfuss's proven track record of underwriting excellence, operational leadership, and profitable growth as key reasons for his selection.

Oct 30, 2026

MetLife, Inc. (MET) is expected to report its third-quarter 2026 results on November 4, with Zacks Investment Research predicting an earnings beat due to a positive Earnings ESP of +0.59% and a Zacks Rank #3. The company is projected to see significant year-over-year growth in adjusted revenues and earnings across several segments, particularly Retirement & Income Solutions and Latin America. While net investment income and Asia region earnings might decline, the overall outlook suggests strong performance.

Oct 30, 2026

MetLife, Inc. (MET) is expected to report its third-quarter 2026 earnings on November 4, 2026, with analysts anticipating an earnings beat due to strong segment growth, particularly in Retirement & Income Solutions and Latin America. The company has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.59% and a Zacks Rank #3. Despite a projected decline in net investment income and Asia region earnings, overall premiums and adjusted earnings are expected to show significant year-over-year increases.

Oct 30, 2026

MetLife, Inc. (MET) is expected to report its third-quarter 2026 earnings on November 4, 2026, with analysts projecting a 15.8% year-over-year increase in earnings per share and a 12.4% rise in revenues. The company has a strong track record of beating earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 5.7% over the past four quarters. Positive growth in Group Benefits and Retirement & Income Solutions segments, particularly in Latin America and EMEA, are anticipated to drive the potential earnings beat, despite an expected decline in net investment income and Asia region earnings.

Oct 29, 2026

South Dakota's Consumer Protection Fund will receive $2.6 million from a settlement with General Motors. The settlement addresses allegations that GM collected and sold private driver data, including behavior and location, to third parties like insurance companies. Attorney General Marty Jackley emphasized that the settlement requires GM to obtain express consent for data collection and disclosure, and allows customers to request, delete, or disable data collection.

Oct 29, 2026

Analysts from various firms have issued conflicting ratings for financial companies Hartford Insurance (HIG), Robinhood (HOOD), and Chubb (CB). Hartford Insurance received a Moderate Buy consensus despite some Hold ratings, Robinhood maintains a Strong Buy consensus, and Chubb generally holds a Hold consensus. These ratings are based on price targets, analyst success rates, and recent company performance, with details provided for each analyst's outlook.

Oct 29, 2026

The article details key leadership changes in the insurance industry, with The Hartford appointing Ryan Nally as head of energy to drive growth in traditional and emerging energy segments. Virtus has named Eric Montgomery as senior vice president, commercial, to lead client service teams. Radian Group has expanded its leadership team with five executive appointments to scale its property and casualty and specialty insurance businesses, including Russell Merrett leading P&C strategy and Craig Knightley as Inigo's new chief underwriting officer.

Oct 28, 2026

Travelers EVP Mojgan Lefebvre sold 11,000 shares of TRV stock for over $4.3 million, reducing her direct holdings by 50%. This insider transaction follows Travelers Companies' strong quarterly earnings, which surpassed analyst expectations for both EPS and revenue. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share.

Oct 28, 2026

Selective Insurance Group, Inc. has announced the appointment of Jacob E. "Jake" Rothfuss as its new Executive Vice President and President of Standard Lines. Rothfuss, who will join by April 2027, will oversee Standard Commercial Lines and Standard Personal Lines operations, reporting directly to Chairman, President, and CEO John J. Marchioni. He brings extensive experience from Velocity Risk Underwriters and Farmers Insurance, with a strong background in underwriting excellence and profitable growth.