Insurance Stocks

The insurance sector, particularly healthcare insurance, is one of the fastest growing industries in the rising economy. Many insurance stocks are trading below value as they are still recovering from the economic crisis, meaning there is no better time for investors to put money into insurance. There is an abundance of insurance stocks that look ready to break out but a few to watch out for are Hartford Financial Services (NYSE:HIG) and Genworth Financial (GNW).

5 Post-Sandy Planning Tips for Retirees

Using disaster planning before a storm can make all the difference in minimizing the anxiety associated with its aftermath.

Hurricane Sandy: Losses Mounting Fast for Insurance Stocks

Insurers already on the hook for billions in damage could be in worse shape thanks to something that happened before Hurricane Sandy came ashore.

AFLAC Is a Strong Buy Based on Fundamentals

AFLAC's recent earnings release shows a company growing well, and its increased dividend, though it was not as much as expected, continues a strong history.

Tumblr Comes Tumbling Down: Outage for Millions of Blogs

The massive blogging platform, Tumblr, experienced a major outage on Friday, which was attributed to a problem with one of its uplink providers.

2 ETFs to Buy Before the Market Recovers

While most of the market has been reeling from earnings reports, a few sectors have held their ground. Jump into ETFs to ride these breakout-ready sectors.

Calm Skies Mean Big Profits for Travelers

A lack of catastrophes was a boon to Travelers in the third quarter. TRV already got its bump -- but investors could try riding a couple sectormates.

Nokia Shares Drop on Wider Q3 Loss

Nokia reported a wider third-quarter loss on falling sales and projected that the current quarter would be "challenging."

2 Bullish Insurance Options

Insurance stocks are primed to do well this quarter. Aetna and AIG are two front-runners with exciting call options.

Should You Buy AIG as Uncle Sam Sells?

Only if you don't mind the risk of waiting a few more years to see how AIG turns out. After all, this is still a not-a-sure-bet, long-term turnaround play.

Progressive Comes Tumbl-ing Down

Progressive Insurance took what might've been a cut and dried case and turned it into a viral nightmare as policy holders and investors alike watched

Berkshire Earnings: Buffett Winners & Losers

Find out what Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has been buying and selling in the most recent quarter, and its plans for the future.

Insurance Stocks: In It for the Long Haul

Insurance companies haven't been very popular recently, which spells opportunity for investors looking for long-term picks.

A Ruling That’s Good for Health Care Stocks

A $2.7 trillion industry representing 18% of the economy now knows where it's headed. Losing the individual mandate would have been a worst-case scenario for it.

The Obamacare Ruling: 5 Investing Scenarios

The Supreme Court's looming decision will surely create winners and losers among health care stocks. Here's an investor's guide to the possible outcomes.

How to Profit From Car Crashes

The salvaged vehicle sector is booming and this company handles the whole gamut of services -- from insurance estimates to auto auctions.

How Much Traffic Violations Boost Car Insurance Rates

Insurance.com has unveiled its "Uh-Oh! Calculator" that tells you exactly how much a traffic ticket will increase your auto insurance rates.

$500 Million MetLife ‘Death Master’ Settlement

State regulators and MetLife agree to a $500 million settlement over unclaimed life insurance benefits.

Call Buyers Think AIG Is Ripe for a Rally

Can the infamous insurer rise 50% in the next 10 months? Heavy call activity in the January series shows that some traders are betting big that it will.

For Now, Stay Away From MetLife

As long as MetLife's Fed oversight status is up in the air, investors should take a pass.