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Top 10 Insurance Stocks To Invest In Right Now

American International Group Inc. (AIG Quick QuoteAIG ) looks poised for growth on the back of a strong economy and business revival. A very important savior of businesses is insurance, which provides a shield from losses that may occur while carrying out various business activities. The company being a leading general insurer is poised to gain from this positive economic scenario.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, AIG ranked fifth on the basis of 2020 direct premiums written, the first and the second spot being grabbed by Chubb Ltd. (CB Quick QuoteCB ) and Travelers....More>>>

Best Insurance Stocks To Watch For 2023

My oldest son just got his first paycheck not too long ago. It was only a part-time summer job, but he was still excited to tear open that envelope. At least until he saw the payroll deductions that took a bite out his earnings.

I had to explain that a portion of each paycheck is withheld for Social Security and Medicare. I didn’t have the heart to tell him that it will only get worse as an adult once he starts paying for costly private health insurance.

Welcome to the working class. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, per-capita annual healthcare spending....More>>>

Top 10 Insurance Stocks To Invest In 2023

Wall Street reeled under volatility in the last three trading days. A few weak economic data, the resurgence of the Delta string of coronavirus and the Fed’s signal of a possible tapering of its quantitative easing program starting this year dented investors’ confidence.

However, the fundamentals of the U.S. economy stay solid and the overall trend of the market remains encouraging. The U.S. economy is going through a robust recovery despite the threat of the Delta strain of coronavirus and mounting inflation.

Most parts of the U.S. economy have already reopened. The....More>>>

Top 5 Insurance Stocks To Invest In 2023

On Aug 19, the stock of UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH Quick QuoteUNH ) hit a 52-week high, reaching $428.35 and finally closing a tad lower at $427.89, gaining 2.53%.

In the past year, shares of this currently Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) health insurance leader gained 36% in the past year compared with its industry’s growth of 31%.You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy)stocks here.

 

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Investors have been optimistic about the health insurance sector ever since President Joe Biden took....More>>>

Zacks Investment Research Lowers Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) to Hold

Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note published on Friday, Zacks.com reports. They currently have $69.00 price target on the stock.

According to Zacks, “Principal Financial remains focused on fee-based revenue sources, which help it earn steadily and limit its exposure to interest rate. The company continues to benefit from strength and leadership in retirement and long-term savings, group benefits and protection in the United States, retirement and long-term savings in Latin America....More>>>