INSURANCE - LIFE

Nov 12, 2026

SEI and Carlyle have launched the SEI Carlyle Private Markets Fund, a closed-end interval fund designed to bring institutional private market capabilities to retirement and wealth investors. Vanguard has introduced an Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF for broad exposure to emerging markets bonds with active management. Additionally, Transamerica and Congruent Solutions are collaborating on a cloud-based platform to streamline retirement plan payroll administration.

Nov 12, 2026

MetLife CEO Michel Khalaf sold 187,425 shares of MetLife stock for approximately $19.3 million, reducing his direct holdings by 19.8%. This transaction occurred shortly after MetLife reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates with $2.78 per share and revenue of $20.52 billion, up 18.2% year-over-year. The company also announced a $3 billion share repurchase program and a quarterly dividend of $0.5925 per share.

Nov 12, 2026

Wells Fargo & Company has raised its price target for MetLife (NYSE:MET) to $113.00 from $110.00, maintaining an "overweight" rating. This increase reflects a potential upside of 9.74% from the current share price, with analysts broadly positive on the stock. MetLife recently exceeded quarterly EPS and revenue expectations and authorized a $3 billion share repurchase program.

Nov 12, 2026

Mizuho increased its price target for MetLife (NYSE:MET) from $112 to $117, maintaining an "outperform" rating and implying a 13.63% upside. This comes after MetLife slightly exceeded quarterly EPS estimates and reported 18.2% year-over-year revenue growth, alongside a $3 billion share buyback authorization. Overall analyst sentiment for MetLife is positive, with an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $106.94 from 15 analysts.

Nov 12, 2026

This article reviews the Q3 earnings performance of life insurance stocks, with a focus on MetLife (NYSE:MET). Overall, the sector reported mixed results, with revenues missing analysts' consensus estimates by 4%. MetLife showed the fastest revenue growth, while Aflac outperformed expectations, and Brighthouse Financial and Lincoln Financial Group experienced underwhelming quarters. Horace Mann Educators achieved the biggest analyst estimate beat among its peers.

Nov 12, 2026

Aflac Incorporated has announced a 4.9% increase in its first quarter 2027 dividend, raising it to $0.64 per share. This dividend is payable on March 1, 2027, to shareholders of record by February 17, 2027. The company's Chairman and CEO, Daniel P. Amos, emphasized Aflac's commitment to its 44-year record of dividend increases, supported by strong capital and cash flows, while balancing policyholder responsibilities and prudent capital management.

Nov 12, 2026

Aflac Incorporated announced a 4.9% increase in its first quarter 2027 dividend to $0.64 per share, payable on March 1, 2027. This marks the company's 44th consecutive year of dividend increases, reflecting its strong capital and cash flows. Chairman and CEO Daniel P. Amos emphasized the balance between fulfilling policyholder promises and maintaining prudent liquidity for shareholders.

Nov 11, 2026

Louis Navellier's Stock Grader has updated ratings for 194 blue-chip stocks, with MetLife (MET) rising to an "A" (Very Strong) and Allstate (ALL) slipping to a "B" (Strong), primarily due to differences in their Fundamental Grades. Amazon (AMZN) also improved from a "D" (Weak) to a "C" (Neutral). The report highlights key factors distinguishing these companies and lists numerous other upgrades and downgrades across various sectors.

Nov 11, 2026

Manulife Financial (MFC) shares are consolidating near C$61.7 support while maintaining neutral momentum after a modest gain. The company reported record core EPS of C$1.24, beating consensus, despite headwinds from weaker alternative asset returns and net outflows in Global Wealth and Asset Management. Technical indicators suggest a bullish structure, with a likely consolidation between C$61.26 and C$64.98, favoring an upside breakout due to dominant upward momentum.

Nov 11, 2026

The U.S. Department of Labor, fifteen state attorneys general, and several trade associations have filed amicus briefs supporting Alcoa USA Corp. in a pension risk transfer (PRT) lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by retirees, alleges Alcoa violated fiduciary duties by not purchasing the "safest annuity available" and stripping federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. protection after transferring $2.79 billion to $3.3 billion in pension obligations to Athene Life and Annuity. A district court previously dismissed the class action, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked Article III standing.

Nov 11, 2026

This report analyzes the behavioral patterns of Globe Life Inc. (NYSE: GL) using AI models to generate trading strategies. It identifies positive near-term sentiment potentially eroding a mid-term weak bias within a long-term strength context, with elevated downside risk due to a lack of additional long-term support signals. The analysis provides specific long, breakout, and short strategies with entry, target, and stop levels based on multi-timeframe signal analysis.

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

Invesco Ltd. has filed an amended Schedule 13G with the SEC, disclosing a 6.5% beneficial ownership stake in Globe Life Inc, totaling 5,020,088 shares of common stock as of September 30, 2026. The filing indicates that Invesco Ltd. acts as a parent holding company for its investment advisers, with shares held on behalf of clients. The firm holds sole voting and dispositive power over most of these shares, affirming the acquisition was for ordinary business purposes and not to influence control of Globe Life Inc.

Nov 10, 2026

Rosie Fantom, Head of Pension Risk Transfer at Prudential, explains BPA Plus, an innovative bulk purchase annuity model. This offering combines guaranteed retirement income with the potential for discretionary cash bonuses linked to asset performance, distinguishing it from traditional BPAs. The initiative aims to provide better customer outcomes for pension scheme members, particularly in light of inflation and cost of living pressures, and has already seen significant market adoption since its launch.

Nov 10, 2026

Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC) announced record core EPS of C$1.24 and a 4% rise in core earnings to C$2,125 million for its third quarter. The company reported a 22% drop in net income attributable to shareholders to C$1,424 million, largely due to weaker returns on alternative long-duration assets and a charge related to Vietnam operations. Despite global wealth net outflows, Manulife emphasized disciplined execution and strategic shifts to higher-return businesses.

Nov 10, 2026

Manulife Investment Management and UBS's Unified Global Alternatives (UGA) have announced a collaboration to launch a customized Japan Private Equity Co-investment programme for wealth management clients. This partnership leverages Manulife Investment Management's regional private equity expertise and sponsor relationships with UGA's global scale and distribution power. The program aims to provide investors with enhanced access to attractive private equity opportunities in Japan, capitalizing on rising deal flow from business successions, carve-outs, and take-privates.

Nov 9, 2026

Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) has declared a quarterly dividend of $562.50 per share on its 9.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D, equivalent to $0.5625 per depositary share (LNC PRD). The dividend is payable on December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 16, 2026. This action demonstrates the company's ongoing management of capital obligations across its insurance and retirement businesses.

Nov 9, 2026

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) shares rose 5.19% after JPMorgan upgraded the disability and group benefits insurer to Overweight from Neutral, citing attractive risk/reward despite trimming its price target. The company reported a third-quarter net loss due to an investment loss but showed core premium growth and expects full-year adjusted operating income between $8.30 and $8.50 per share. JPMorgan's $90 target implies an 11% upside from the current trading price.

Nov 9, 2026

CenterBook Partners LP recently initiated a position in Manulife Financial (NYSE:MFC), acquiring 49,075 shares valued at approximately $2.09 million in the third quarter. Institutional investors now collectively own 52.56% of the company. Manulife Financial reported strong quarterly earnings of $0.89 per share, surpassing analyst estimates, and has an average "Buy" rating with a consensus price target of $58.75 from analysts.

Nov 9, 2026

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET) has a "Moderate Buy" consensus recommendation from fifteen brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $105.44. The company recently reported strong quarterly results, beating EPS estimates and seeing an 18.2% year-over-year revenue increase, driven by investment income and group-benefits performance. Despite some headwinds like rising expenses and softer sales in Asia, MetLife's management anticipates Retirement and Income Solutions earnings to be slightly above the midpoint of its annual forecast.

Nov 9, 2026

Amdocs has acquired EIS, a global insurance technology provider, for approximately $340 million in cash, marking Amdocs' entry into the insurance industry. This acquisition significantly expands Amdocs' addressable market, positioning insurance as a key long-term growth opportunity. Amdocs plans to integrate EIS's cloud-native platform and insurance expertise with its aOS agentic operating system to offer enhanced AI-driven solutions for insurers.