Articles Referencing AIZ
A.M. Best Affirms TMK, Outlook Stable - Analyst Blog
6/11/2013, 7:10 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
As a part of its yearly review exercise, rating agency A.M. Best
has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) and the issuer
credit ratings (ICR) of Torchmark Corp. ( TMK ) and... Read >>
W.R. Berkley Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog
5/22/2013, 3:28 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
The board of directors of W. R. Berkley Corp. (
WRB ) has approved
an 11% dividend hike representing new annualized rate of 40 cents
per share. The first increased dividend, at a quarterly... Read >>
Assurant, Inc. (AIZ) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for May 23, 2013
5/22/2013, 9:00 am from NASDAQ.com News in News Headlines, Stocks
Assurant, Inc. ( AIZ ) will begin
trading ex-dividend on May 23, 2013. A cash dividend payment of
$0.25 per share is scheduled to be paid on June 11, 2013.
Shareholders who purchased AIZ stock... Read >>
X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date on May 23
5/16/2013, 9:38 am from Minyanville in Investing, Stocks
Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Thursday,
which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on
that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.
A ... Read >>
This Unloved Industry Is Poised For An Economy-Fueled Surge
5/15/2013, 3:30 pm from StreetAuthority in Investing, Investing Ideas, Stocks
Insurance agents reach for the antacids whenever theeconomy
slows down.
Their clients start to look for ways to trim costs, and reduced
insurance coverage (and the smaller premiums they are... Read >>
Assurant Hikes Dividend by 19% - Analyst Blog
5/13/2013, 11:19 am from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
In an effort to distribute more profit among shareholders, the
board of directors of Assurant Inc. ( AIZ ) authorized an
increase of 19% in its dividend. The company will now pay... Read >>
Charges Affect Assurant Earnings - Analyst Blog
4/25/2013, 3:12 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Earnings, Stocks
Assurant Inc. ( AIZ ) reported first
quarter 2013 operating earnings of $1.35 per share, which lagged
the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.58 per share. Earnings were
however, significantly... Read >>
Assurant Hits New 52-Week High - Analyst Blog
4/9/2013, 1:10 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
On Apr 8, 2013, shares of Assurant Inc. ( AIZ ) hit a 52-week
high of $45.78. Assurant is well placed to benefit from the gradually improving
insurance pricing cycle. The company's... Read >>
Your Next Stock Should Be Making New Highs - Screen of the Week
4/2/2013, 4:58 am from Zacks.com in Investing, Investing Ideas, Stocks
Today I'm going to go over a simple screen with a powerful
concept.
Buying stocks making new highs. I know some are reluctant to buy
stocks making new 52 weeks highs. If you're one of them,... Read >>
Assurant Issues Debt; Gets Rating - Analyst Blog
3/26/2013, 2:25 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Assurant Inc. 's ( AIZ ) recently
announced $750 million unsecured senior subordinated notes have
been conferred a debt rating of "bbb" by A.M. Best Co. These notes will be... Read >>
Assurant to Compensate Homeowners - Analyst Blog
3/25/2013, 3:28 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Assurant Inc. ( AIZ ) and the New York
Department of Financial Services have entered into an agreement
related to lender-placed insurance sold by the company's Specialty
Property unit ... Read >>
Prudential Notes Gets Rating - Analyst Blog
3/25/2013, 2:26 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Prudential Financial Inc. 's ( PRU ) recently issued
$500 million 5.20% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated notes
have been conferred a debt rating of "bbb" by A.M. Best... Read >>
Kemper Downgraded to Strong Sell - Analyst Blog
3/20/2013, 11:49 am from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
On Mar 19, Zacks Investment Research downgraded Kemper
Corporation ( KMPR ) to a Zacks Rank
#5 (Strong Sell).
Why the Downgrade?
Kemper witnessed sharp downward estimate revisions... Read >>
A.M. Best Avows Chubb's Ratings - Analyst Blog
3/11/2013, 3:12 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
A.M. Best has affirmed the ratings of property and casualty
subsidiaries of The Chubb Corporation ( CB ). As a part of its
rating action, the agency reiterated the "A++"insurer... Read >>
Assured Guaranty Ltd: A Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
3/11/2013, 10:15 am from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
On Mar 9, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Assured
Guaranty Ltd. ( AGO ) to a Zacks Rank
#1 (Strong Buy). Why the Upgrade?
With the fourth-quarter earnings beat, Assured Guaranty... Read >>