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).

Investors Like Hiked Insurance Premiums

Policyholders are paying the price for low Treasury yields, but the newly raised premiums are likely to stick even if Treasury yields rebound.

9 Insurance Stocks to Sell

Midwestern tornadoes have hurt many insurers, and as summer hurricane season approaches, the short-term outlook is challenging.

This Insurer Knows Exactly What It’s Doing

Torchmark has carved out a solidly profitable niche in low-cost and easy-to-understand insurance products and sticks to it.

The Sun Will Rise on This Dividend Stock

The shorts are piling into Sun Life and other insurers, but SLF -- and its 6.7% dividend yield -- still looks like a smart investment.

Your Insurance Company Would Love to Tap Your GPS

TomTom has specially designed a GPS unit to benefit both drivers and insurance companies. Bad drivers however, may want to steer clear.

8 Dangerous Insurance Stocks to Sell

Despite the recent gains in the market, there are still many insurance stocks that have a long ways to go before they get on my buy list.

9 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

We buy insurance to protect ourselves from uncertainty. But what happens when the insurance company is in trouble? Sell.

Growing Medicare Patient Base Could Restore Luster to UnitedHealth Shares

UnitedHealth's latest deal is a deft move toward profiting off the growing number of retiring baby boomers.

9 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

A good insurance stock isn't exposed to extreme weather and does a good job reinvesting premiums. Unfortunately, these nine companies don't fit the bill.

Should You Buy the Dow — Travelers

Travelers Indemnity's solid underwriting and financials inspire confidence in its stock.

The Right Way to Buy Rising Stocks

Don't let the fear of being late to the party keep you on the sidelines. Here's a win-win strategy for buying stocks that are on the rise.

Cigna Deal Signals More Insurance Buyouts to Come

Smaller insurers are catching attention in the wake of expected consolidation.

Given the Choice, It’s Allstate Over Progressive

Progressive is innovative but suffering from bad investments and hurricane losses while Allstate is forecast to recover strongly in 2012.