The author has an honours degree in economics and politics with a focus on economic development. With 36 years of experience in executive management he has extensive knowledge of insurance/reinsurance, Global and Asia Pacific markets, climate change and ESG. He invests in his personal capacity.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, but may initiate a beneficial Short position through short-selling of the stock, or purchase of put opt ...

The author has an honours degree in economics and politics with a focus on economic development. With 36 years of experience in executive management he has extensive knowledge of insurance/reinsurance, Global and Asia Pacific markets, climate change and ESG. He invests in his personal capacity.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, but may initiate a beneficial Short position through short-selling of the stock, or purchase of put opt ...

Key Takeaways Berkshire's insurance float hit $176B in Q3 2025, backed by strong investments and financial flexibility.MET's New Frontier strategy targets cost cuts, global growth and AI-driven operational efficiency.MET boasts 21% ROE and 2025 EPS growth estimate of 7.2%, topping BRK.B's 7.3% ROE and 5.2% EPS decline.The Federal Reserve, in its latest meeting, cut interest rates for the third time in 2025, and there is a probability of one more next year. Meanwhile, equity markets continue to perform satis ...

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AI, cyber insurance, and climate change/natural catastrophes were highlighted as the three themes that will have the biggest impact on insurance in 2026 as part of GlobalData’s annual predictions webinars. Insurers that establish themselves as leaders in these themes will see improved performance, products, and customer service. AI is undoubtedly the leading technology trend in the insurance industry at present. The emergence of agentic AI throughout 2025 has only increased the buzz around the technology ...

Key Takeaways LMND uses AI bots like Maya and Jim to automate nearly all policy sales and streamline claims in seconds.Technology reduces LMND's operating and loss adjustment costs, improving profitability as the company scales.LMND's loss adjustment expense ratio improved by 600 bps in 3 years, underscoring tech's impact on efficiency.Lemonade Inc. (LMND) is a technology-driven insurer that relies heavily on data, artificial intelligence and automation to deliver operational efficiency and build a scalable ...

Key Takeaways GL's revenue growth is driven by life and health premium gains and improving net investment income. GL expects 2025 net life sales to be up at American Income, Liberty National and direct-to-consumer channels. GL targets a 300-320% RBC ratio for 2025, supporting buybacks and dividends. Shares of Globe Life Inc. (GL) closed at $140.65 on Monday, near its 52-week high of $147.83. This proximity underscores investor confidence. It has the ingredients for further price appreciation. The stock is t ...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday shopping season in full swing, crowded parking lots and busy shopping trips create ideal opportunities for thieves searching for unattended gifts and valuables left in vehicles. Mercury Insurance encourages drivers to take simple precautions to help keep their cars — and holiday packages — safe. Don't Let a Grinch Take Away Your Joy "Thieves look for quick opportunities, and vehicles filled with visible packages are an easy target," said Kevin Quin ...

Back in May, Warren Buffett announced that he is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.Back in May, Warren Buffett sent shockwaves around the investment world after announcing he was stepping down as CEO of his investment conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.78%) (BRK.B 1.06%).Ever since this decision became public knowledge, investors have watched Berkshire's moves with an extra level of vigilance. As 2026 approaches and longtime Buffett sidekick Greg Abel prepares to take the reins at Berkshire, ...

While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies.Of these, perhaps no stock market trend is more popular than value investing, which is a strategy that has proven to be successful in all sorts of market environments. Value investors use fundamental analysis and ...