This Morning's Technical Outlook on Insurance Stocks -- AmTrust Financial Services, Radian, Chubb, and Travelers Cos.
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AmTrust Financial Services
New York-based AmTrust Financial Services Inc.'s stock rose 2.60%, finishing last Friday's trading session at $10.27. A total volume of 1.29 million shares was traded. The Company's shares have gained 11.39% in the last month. The stock is trading below its 50-day moving average by 7.19%. Additionally, shares of the Company, which through its subsidiaries, underwrites and provides property and casualty insurance in the US and internationally, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 50.32. Get the full research report on AFSI for free by clicking below at:
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Radian Group
Shares in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania headquartered Radian Group Inc. ended at $21.37, down 3.35% from the last trading session. The stock recorded a trading volume of 2.87 million shares, which was above their three months average volume of 1.53 million shares. The Company's shares have advanced 2.84% in the past month, 20.53% over the previous three months, and 18.85% since the start of this year. The stock is trading 2.42% and 16.91% above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively. Moreover, shares of Radian, which through its subsidiaries, provides mortgage and real estate products and services in the US, have an RSI of 48.69.
On December 07th, 2017, Radian Guaranty Inc., the mortgage insurance (MI) subsidiary of Radian Group, announced that Radian MI is now available through Byte Software's BytePro Loan Origination System (LOS). This direct connect integration allows BytePro users to obtain rate quotes and order Radian MI on both a delegated and non-delegated basis, and submit documents without leaving their LOS. Through this integration, users can enjoy a streamlined MI ordering process that improves efficiency and productivity.
On December 20th, 2017, research firm BTIG Research reiterated its 'Buy' rating on the Company's stock with an increase of the target price from $22 a share to $26 a share. RDN's complimentary research coverage is a few simple steps away at:
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Chubb
On Friday, shares in Zurich, Switzerland headquartered Chubb Ltd recorded a trading volume of 1.27 million shares. The stock rose 0.13%, closing the day at $145.20. The Company's shares have gained 1.39% over the previous three months and 9.90% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading 0.62% above its 200-day moving average. Additionally, shares of Chubb, which through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance products worldwide, have an RSI of 34.42.
On December 19th, 2017, research firm Credit Suisse downgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Outperform' to 'Neutral'.
On December 21st, 2017, Chubb's Board of Directors authorized up to $1 billion of share repurchases through December 31st, 2018. The Company's current share repurchase authorization expires on December 31st, 2017. Register for your free research report on CB at:
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Travelers Cos.
At the close of trading on Friday, shares in New York-based The Travelers Cos. Inc. recorded a trading volume of 879,374 shares. The stock finished the session 0.04% lower at $134.39. The Company's shares have gained 3.37% in the past month, 9.55% in the previous three months, and 9.78% since the start of this year. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 1.17% and 6.61%, respectively. Furthermore, shares of Travelers Co., which through its subsidiaries, provides a range of commercial and personal property, and casualty insurance products and services to businesses, government units, associations, and individuals in the US and internationally, have an RSI of 53.03.
On December 04th, 2017, research firm Goldman initiated a 'Sell' rating on the Company's stock, with a target price of $124 per share.
On December 18th, 2017, Travelers announced that Brian MacLean, President and COO, will retire after 30 years with the Company, effective March 31st, 2018. Michael Klein, who leads Personal Insurance; Tom Kunkel, who leads Bond & Specialty Insurance; Nick Seminara, who leads Claim and Special Liability Group; Kevin Smith, who leads International; and Greg Toczydlowski, who leads Business Insurance, will report to Alan Schnitzer, Chairman and CEO. Wall St. Equities' downloadable research report on TRV available at:
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