Strain said Sun Life has “reset” goals for its U.S. dental business after learning more about how Medicare and Medicaid dynamics are evolving. He referenced an earlier target discussed on an investor call: $5 billion in premium at a 5% margin, or $250 million in profit. While he reiterated the $5 billion premium goal, he said it “may take a little bit longer” than originally expected.Strain said Canada and Asia performed strongly, while the U.S. business was “a bit more volatile,” reflecting what he describ ...

Progressive's (PGR 2.26%) earnings per share have ramped from a trough of about $1 in 2022 to close to $20 in 2025. Big swings come with the territory in property and casualty insurance, where hard markets let insurers raise premiums and soft markets are more competitive, eventually bringing margins back down.With shares down around 25% over the past year, the magnitude of this swing has come into focus. Prior to this cycle, the company's EPS had never crossed the $10 mark. The durability of Progressive's r ...

Berkshire Hathaway closed 0.11% lower at $475.66 on March 26, extending a losing streak to seven consecutive sessions. Shares have declined more than 3.33% over that stretch, underperforming the S&P 500 over the same period. The slide comes at a sensitive moment. Greg Abel took over as CEO at the start of 2026, with Warren Buffett remaining as chairman. The stock's recent weakness is drawing renewed attention to the company's near-term headwinds and what the new leadership era means for shareholders. Wha ...

In this articleBRK.B.SPX8766.T-JP8001.T-JP8002.T-JP8058.T-JP8031.T-JP8053.T-JPBRK.A(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.)Berkshire shares suffer longest losing streak in more than 7 yearsShares of Berkshire Hathaway have lost ground for eight consecutive days.It is their longest losing streak since eight straight sessions of losses in December of 2018.The Clas ...

Celina J. Wang Doka, a director at F&G Annuities & Life (FG 4.27%), reported an open-market purchase of 4,760 shares for a weighted-average price of $20.98 per share, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.Transaction summaryMetricValueShares traded (direct)4,760Transaction value~$100KPost-transaction shares (direct)32,070Post-transaction value (direct ownership)~$672KTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($20.98); post-transaction value based on market close on March 13, 2026.Key ...

TROY, Mich., March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Presurance Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRHI) (“Presurance” or the “Company”) today announced results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. Year-end 2025 Financial Highlights Personal Lines production up 12.7% on the yearCommercial Lines were down 67% and continue to run offPersonal lines production comprised 100% of gross written premiums in Q4Commercial Lines – zero premium production for the fourth quarter While gross written premiums declined in the ...

Key Takeaways MET shares fell 11.7% YTD, underperforming the industry despite diversified global operations.MetLife trades at 6.9X forward P/E vs 8.3X industry, signaling potential undervaluation.MET faces volatility in investment income and lower ROIC, weighing on overall outlook.MetLife, Inc. (MET) is a global insurance-based financial services provider offering protection and investment solutions to both individual and institutional clients. Shares have lost 11.7% year to date, underperforming the broade ...

Costantini and Pearson highlighted distribution as a key advantage, citing a multi-channel platform spanning retail, wholesale, and worksite channels, along with approximately 5,000 financial advisors in affiliate wealth management businesses. Management said the expanded platform should help reduce unit costs, create a more diversified earnings profile, and allow capital to be deployed toward opportunities with the best risk-adjusted returns.Pearson said the merger is intended to create shareholder value t ...

ProAssurance (PRA) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate.The power of a changin ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Amerisafe (AMSF) . Shares have lost about 1.9% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Amerisafe due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.AMSF Misses on Q4 Earnings Despite Rising Premiums, H ...