PresentationUnknown Attendee Okay. Thank you. Good morning, everyone. It's my pleasure to introduce Bruce Flatt, CEO and Chair of the Board of Brookfield. Over the last several years, the Brookfield ecosystem has evolved into a leading global alternative asset manager with over $580 billion in fee-bearing capital across a wide range of strategies. The firm also operates a fast-growing insurance business and annuities business on the other side of the house now under BN, with deep expertise across the invest ...

Primerica, Inc. (NYSE:PRI) is among the 9 Best Life Insurance Stocks to Buy Now. Morgan Stanley Analyst Reduces Primerica, Inc. (PRI)’s Price Target In Response To Q3 Results designer491/Shutterstock.com   As of December 5, analyst views tilt towards the cautious side for Primerica, Inc. (NYSE:PRI) with only 40% of analysts recommending a Buy. But the stock is expected to see around 20% potential upside, based on the consensus 1-year median price target of $303. According to TheFly, Morgan Stanley anal ...

Core Insights - Abacus Global Management, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABL) is recognized as one of the best life insurance stocks to invest in currently [1] - Northland Securities analyst Michael Grondahl maintains a bullish outlook on Abacus Life, Inc., reaffirming a buy rating with a price target of $13.50 [2] - The company announced its first-ever annual cash dividend of $0.20 per share, set to be paid on December 17, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 2, 2025 [3] Financial Performance - For Q3, Abacus Global Management reported non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.24, exceeding projections by $0.06, with revenue of $63 million surpassing expectations by $15.58 million, reflecting a year-on-year revenue increase of 124.2% [5] - The company's dividend policy allows for payouts of up to 25% of adjusted net income or 55% of recurring revenue, supported by record cash creation, higher fee-based revenue, and growing margins [4] Business Focus - Abacus Global Management specializes in institutional services, life solutions, data-driven wealth solutions, and alternative asset management [6]

Group 1 - MetLife, Inc. is recognized as one of the 9 best life insurance stocks to buy currently [1] - Analyst opinions on MetLife are modestly positive, with over 60% assigning a Buy or equivalent rating, and a consensus 1-year median price target of $93, indicating an upside of over 18%-19% [2] - MetLife announced Q4 2025 preferred stock dividends, including a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share on its Series A preferred stock [3][4] Group 2 - MetLife completed the transfer of $10 billion in variable annuity risk to Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company, which will result in a foregone annual adjusted earnings of approximately $100 million, offset by $45 million in annual hedge cost savings [5] - This transaction expedites the run-off of conventional U.S. Retail segment businesses and reduces risk exposure within MetLife Holdings [5] - MetLife Investment Management has signed new agreements with Talcott to manage around $6 billion in assets [5]

Core Insights - Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) is recognized as one of the best life insurance stocks to invest in currently [1] Group and Individual Income Protection - Unum Group provides group and individual income protection insurance solutions across the United States, the United Kingdom, Poland, and other countries [5] Shareholder Returns and Financial Performance - The company plans to return approximately $1.3 billion to shareholders in 2025, supported by strong premiums, a nearly 20% return on equity (ROE), and over $2 billion in holding-company liquidity [4] - Management reported reserve actions totaling $478.5 million pretax, a 4% adjusted premium growth, and robust contributions from Unum US, Colonial Life, and International [4] - The company aims to finish 2025 with a risk-based capital (RBC) ratio above 425% and premium growth similar to the previous year [4] Share Repurchase Program - On December 4, 2025, Unum Group announced a new $1 billion share repurchase program, effective January 1, 2026, with buybacks transitioning from the current program upon its expiration [2] - The repurchases may occur through private agreements, open-market transactions, or predetermined trading strategies, depending on market conditions [2] Debt Issuance - On November 14, 2025, Unum Group completed a $300 million senior notes offering due in 2035 with a 5.250% annual coupon, using net proceeds to repay $275 million in senior notes maturing on November 5, 2025 [3] - The issuance is intended to enhance liquidity and provide balance-sheet flexibility for long-term capital needs [3]

Ageas successfully places EUR 450 million restricted Tier 1 Notes Today ageas SA/NV successfully placed subordinated debt securities for an aggregate principal amount of EUR 450 million in the form of Perpetual Subordinated Fixed Rate Resettable Temporary Write-Down Restricted Tier 1 Notes (the “Notes”). The issuance generated substantial interest and was more than 5 times oversubscribed. The Notes will be issued in denominations of EUR 200,000 at a re-offer price of 100 with a fixed coupon rate of 5.875% p ...

Investors Title Company (ITIC) shares have gained 22.4% in the past six months, outpacing the industry’s 1.5% growth. The company has outperformed other industry players, including The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) and The Allstate Corporation (ALL) , which reported increases of 6.4% and 2.3%, respectively, in the same time frame. Investors Title is aided by robust real estate activity, lower interest rates, regulatory rate approvals and rising non-title services, which are driving premium growth and marg ...

Core Viewpoint - Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:ACGL) is considered a cheap stock to buy, despite recent adjustments in price targets by analysts due to mixed earnings results and expectations of continued challenges in premium growth [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company reported a 2.05% year-over-year decrease in revenue to $3.96 billion, which was $446 million below expectations [3]. - Earnings per share (EPS) of $2.77 exceeded consensus estimates by $0.52 [3]. - There was a 0.6% decrease in gross premium written and a 2.1% decrease in net premium written during the quarter [3]. Analyst Insights - Harry Fong from Roth MKM lowered the price target from $125 to $110, citing below-expectation written premium growth and anticipating this trend to continue [2]. - Rowland Mayor from RBC Capital initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a price target of $108, noting strong return on equity and book value per share growth, but expecting a slowdown in top-line growth due to a weaker mortgage and reinsurance environment [4]. - Mayor believes that the slowdown will be mitigated by strong underwriting margins and increasing net investment income [4]. Company Overview - Arch Capital Group Ltd., headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda, offers insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage insurance products and has been focused on sustainable financial growth since its founding in 1995 [5].

Question-and-Answer SessionYes, absolutely. And so just to kick it off, how about you level set for us? How has the Hartford been performing? And what are your key priorities as we head into 2026?Christopher SwiftChairman & CEO Sure. But as I said, it's a pleasure to be here, always at the Goldman Sachs conference and right next to your world headquarters. If you haven't noticed, Beth Costello, our CFO, is ill and could not make a trip. I think she was with investors in Europe last week and maybe caught a b ...

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway announced its biggest management shake-up in decades on Monday, including a surprise exit, a retirement, and a new position. Close followers welcomed the moves, but two warned they could mark the start of a wider exodus as the legendary investor enters his final weeks as CEO after six decades in charge.Greg Abel, the head of Berkshire's non-insurance operations, is poised to take the reins from Buffett on January 1. Carolyn Dewar, a senior partner at McKinsey and coauth ...