Insurance Stocks on Investors' Radar -- Hartford, Radian, XL Group, and MBIA
NEW YORK, March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Property and Casualty Insurance companies underwrite insurance policies, such as homeowners and automotive insurance, to protect consumers and businesses against loss and liability. Demand is driven by demographics and commercial transactions, as well as by legal or financial requirements affecting customers. In today's pre-market research, Stock-Callers.com monitors the following four stocks: The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE: HIG), Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN), XL Group Ltd (NYSE: XL), and MBIA Inc. (NYSE: MBI). Learn more about these stocks by downloading their comprehensive and free reports at:
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Hartford
On Monday, shares in Connecticut headquartered The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. saw a correction of 1.07%, ending the day at $48.26. The stock recorded a trading volume of 2.31 million shares. The Company's shares have advanced 1.07% over the previous three months and 1.75% since the start of this year. The stock is trading above its 200-day moving average by 8.04%. Moreover, shares of Hartford Financial Services Group, which through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and financial services to individual and business customers in the US, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 44.09.
On March 13th, 2017, Hartford announced that it has been recognized as a 2017 World's Most Ethical Company®, achieving this prestigious accolade for the ninth time, as designated by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. The Hartford's culture of integrity and honesty is upheld by leadership accountability and ongoing education for employees to identify and prevent ethical lapses and compliance issues. HIG complete research report is just a click away and free at:
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Radian
Shares in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania headquartered Radian Group Inc. ended the day 1.71% lower at $18.42 with a total trading volume of 1.58 million shares. In the previous three months and since the start of this year, the stock has gained 5.15% and 2.46%, respectively. The Company's shares are trading above their 200-day moving average by 24.22%. Furthermore, shares of Radian Group, which through its subsidiaries, provides mortgage and real estate products and services in the US, have an RSI of 43.02.
On March 01st, 2017, Radian Guaranty Inc. announced the launch of its newest interactive on-demand learning program, Foundations On-Demand. Hosted and led by Radian's National Training team, the video series of 1-5 minute instructive vignettes encourages mortgage professionals to learn and process vital industry information with a nod to their busy schedules. A supplement to customer favorite, the 'Foundations' webinar series, Foundations On-Demand makes Radian the first in the mortgage insurance space to offer such a comprehensive on-demand learning curriculum. The complimentary report on RDN can be downloaded at:
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XL Group
At the close of trading on Monday, shares in Hamilton, Bermuda-based XL Group Ltd finished 0.17% higher at $40.28 with a total trading volume of 1.10 million shares. The stock has advanced 11.14% over the previous three months and 8.70% on an YTD basis. The Company's shares are trading above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 3.49% and 14.32%, respectively. Additionally, shares of XL Group, which through its subsidiaries, operates as an insurance and reinsurance company worldwide, have an RSI of 58.08.
On March 08th, 2017, XL Catlin, the global brand used by XL Group, announced that it has increased its Builder's Risk insurance capacity to USD one billion, from its previous USD 250 million. XL Catlin's enhanced capacity is available for both owners and contractors and will allow XL Catlin insurance companies to provide life cycle property coverage by providing insurance during both the construction of a project and during the operational phase once the construction is complete. Coverage will be available on the XL Catlin insurance companies' Completed Builders Risk Property form which provides coverage for the term of the project and includes coverage for Owners, General Contractors, and Subcontractors. Sign up for your complimentary research report on XL at:
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MBIA Inc.
Purchase, New York headquartered MBIA Inc.'s shares recorded a trading volume of 5.89 million shares at the end of yesterday's session, which was higher than their three months average volume of 1.40 million shares. The stock closed the day 5.50% lower at $8.42. The Company's shares are trading below their 200-day moving average by 4.93%. Additionally, shares of MBIA, which provides financial guarantee insurance services to public finance markets in the US and internationally, have an RSI of 19.44.
On March 01st, 2017, MBIA reported a Consolidated GAAP net loss of $338 million, or $(2.54) per diluted share, for the year ended December 31st, 2016, compared to net income of $180 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, for the prior year. Book value per share was $23.87 as of December 31st, 2016, compared with $24.61 as of December 31st, 2015. Get free access to your research report on MBI at:
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