Sharemaestro Newsreel

CNA Financial (NYSE:CNA) EVP Mark Steven James Sells 8,273 Shares

CNA Financial EVP Mark Steven James sold 8,273 shares of the company's stock for approximately $439,710, reducing his direct holdings by 23.83%. This transaction occurred after CNA Financial reported quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations, with an EPS of $1.19 and revenue of $3.83 billion, …

Heritage Insurance Q2 Net Income Rises 28.5% To $61.7 Million

Heritage Insurance Holdings (HRTG) announced a significant increase in its second-quarter 2026 net income, rising 28.5% to $61.7 million, with diluted EPS up to $2.05. The company reported improved underwriting results, lower losses, and higher investment income, alongside repurchasing over 1 million shares and …

Safety Insurance Group reports Q2 2026 net income $34.5M, diluted EPS $2.36; board declares $0.92 dividend

Safety Insurance Group announced a Q2 2026 net income of $34.5 million, or $2.36 per diluted share, an increase from Q2 2025. The company's combined ratio improved to 95.7%, and its board declared a $0.92 quarterly cash dividend. Additionally, Safety Insurance Group is set …

Slide Insurance Holdings (NASDAQ:SLDE): An Affordable Growth Play With Compelling Valuation

Slide Insurance Holdings (NASDAQ:SLDE) is presented as an attractive "affordable growth" opportunity due to its strong historical earnings and revenue growth, coupled with a low valuation. While its profitability metrics are excellent, its financial health rating is moderate, primarily due to a lack of …

Earnings Flash (SAFT) Safety Insurance Group, Inc. Reports Q2 Revenue $291.7M

ALLSTATE ($ALL) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings

Earnings Flash (KMPR) Kemper Corporation Reports Q2 Revenue $1.09B, vs. FactSet Est of $1.16B

Kemper Corporation (KMPR) announced its Q2 revenue of $1.09 billion, falling short of FactSet's estimate of $1.16 billion. The company also reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.45 per share, which exceeded FactSet's estimate of $0.34. Additionally, Kemper Corporation saw several changes to its Russell …

W. R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) CFO granted 14,086 shares, 650 withheld for taxes

W. R. Berkley Corporation's EVP & CFO, Richard Mark Baio, received 14,086 shares of common stock on August 3, 2026, through the vesting of performance-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) from grants made in 2021, 2022, and 2023. To cover tax liabilities related to this …

Press Release: Safety Insurance Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Third Quarter 2026 Dividend

Safety Insurance Group, Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The company also declared a quarterly dividend for the third quarter of 2026. This press release provides details on their recent financial performance and upcoming dividend payment.

Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) discloses $754M in institutional 13F equity holdings

Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) has filed its quarterly Form 13F Holdings Report, disclosing 41 equity positions with a total aggregate value of $754,419,846. The report also includes holdings from Kinsale Insurance Co. The filing provides insight into the institutional investment manager's portfolio for the …

Kemper declares $0.32 quarterly dividend per share By Investing.com

Kemper Corporation has announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share. This dividend is scheduled to be payable on September 4, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2026. Kemper operates as a specialized insurer managing …

Skyward Specialty grows agriculture and A&H as it trims property and captives

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group reported strong Q2 2026 results, with diluted operating earnings per share up 46% and total gross written premiums rising 13.3% to $740.6 million. The company is strategically shifting its focus, significantly growing its global agriculture and accident & health segments …

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) reported "simply outstanding" Q2 earnings, with diluted operating EPS increasing 46% to $1.30 and annualized operating return on equity at 19%. The company saw significant premium growth across several specialty businesses and increased investment income, leading to a consolidated …

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $66.25, Implies 8% Upside

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) has seen its average 12-month price target increased by analysts to $66.25, up from $65.5, with an implied upside of approximately 8% from its August 4th closing price. The consensus rating from 14 analysts remains "Buy," with 10 …

AIG, Chubb Beat Zayo on Coverage for Post-M&A Shareholder Deal

A Delaware state judge ruled in favor of insurers AIG, Chubb, and Arch Capital Group against Zayo Group Holdings Inc. The ruling states that the insurers are not liable to cover a $27 million settlement paid by Zayo's former CEO in shareholder litigation related …

Trupanion (Nasdaq: TRUP) lifts Q2 revenue 11% and adds $100M repurchase plan

Trupanion reported its Q2 2026 financial results, showing an 11% increase in total revenue to $392.9 million, driven by a 14% rise in subscription business revenue. Despite a 2% decrease in total enrolled pets, subscription pets grew by 5%. The company also announced a …

Trupanion Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Trupanion, a leading provider of medical insurance for pets, announced its second quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting an 11% increase in total revenue to $392.9 million compared to Q2 2025. The company reported a net income of $6.8 million and authorized a share repurchase …

Allstate (NYSE: ALL) Q2 2026 profit jumps to $3.3B on stronger underwriting

Chubb Ltd. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Chubb Ltd. (CB) shares rose 1.22% to $352.54 on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive day of gains. This performance occurred on a mixed trading day where the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased, but the S&P 500 Index declined. The article highlights Chubb's stock outperforming …

Earnings call transcript: Hagerty tops Q2 2026 estimates and raises outlook

PRCH (PRCH) insider files to resell 25,000 common shares under Rule 144

An affiliate of Porch Group, Inc. (PRCH) has filed a Form 144 to sell up to 25,000 common shares, valued at $403,643.21, through Wells Fargo Clearing Services on Nasdaq. These shares originated from a Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) granted on April 7, 2026, with …

Earnings Flash (PLMR) Palomar Holdings, Inc. Posts Q2 Adjusted EPS $2.36 per Share, Vs. FactSet Est of $2.19

Palomar Holdings, Inc. (PLMR) announced its Q2 adjusted EPS of $2.36 per share, surpassing the FactSet estimate of $2.19. This indicates a stronger-than-expected financial performance for the quarter.

Palomar Holdings, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Palomar Holdings, Inc. reported record adjusted net income in Q2 2026, driven by a diversified portfolio, strong residential earthquake retention, and significant casualty growth. The company raised its full-year adjusted net income guidance to $270 million–$280 million and initiated a regular quarterly dividend of …

Root, Inc. Announces 2026 Second Quarter Results

Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT) announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The company has posted its shareholder letter and an updated investor presentation on its investor relations website. Root will also host a conference call and webcast to discuss these results …

Why Mercury General (MCY) Stock Is Up Today

Assurant Q2 2026 slides: record earnings, 18% EBITDA growth

Assurant (NYSE:AIZ) reported record earnings in Q2 2026, with adjusted EBITDA rising 18% and adjusted EPS climbing 19% (excluding catastrophes), significantly beating Wall Street estimates. The company's strong performance was driven by its Global Lifestyle and Global Housing divisions, leading to raised full-year guidance …

UVE (UVE) filing shows Sean P. Downes planning 20,000-share stock sale

Sean P. Downes, a holder of UVE (Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.) stock, has filed a Form 144 notice to sell 20,000 shares of common stock through Raymond James and Associates, valued at $883,000.00, with a target transaction date of August 5, 2026. The filing …

Earnings call transcript: American Financial Group tops Q2 2026 forecasts

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Decreases Stock Holdings in Palomar Holdings, Inc. $PLMR

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company reduced its stake in Palomar Holdings (NASDAQ:PLMR) by 12.8% in Q1 2026, selling 9,431 shares and retaining 64,132 shares valued at approximately $7.7 million. Institutional investors collectively own 90.25% of the company. Palomar reported Q2 EPS of $2.36, beating …

Global Indemnity Group Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Global Indemnity Group (GBLI) reported strong Q2 2026 earnings with an accident-year combined ratio of 94.7% and $5.8 million in underwriting income. The company saw 7% year-over-year growth in Belmont Core gross written premiums and expects approximately 15% full-year premium growth, with investment income …

Hagerty Up Nearly 14%, On Pace for Largest Percent Increase Since August 2025 -- Data Talk

Hagerty Inc. Class A (HGTY) shares are up almost 14% at $13.36, marking its largest percentage increase since August 2025 and nearing its highest close since December 2025. The stock has seen four consecutive days of gains, rising 15.97% over this period. Despite a …

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Lemonade Stock Post Q2 Earnings?

Lemonade Inc. (LMND) posted decent second-quarter 2026 results with improved revenues and a narrower loss, driven by growth in gross earned premium and a higher premium retention rate. Despite its optimistic guidance and technology-driven growth, the stock is considered overvalued compared to its industry, …

Earnings call transcript: Global Indemnity beats revenue in Q2 2026 as stock rises

Global Indemnity Group (GBLI) reported strong Q2 2026 earnings with an accident-year combined ratio of 94.7% and $5.8 million in underwriting income. The company saw 7% year-over-year growth in Belmont Core gross written premiums and expects approximately 15% full-year premium growth, with investment income …

American Financial Q2 2026 slides: record P&C profit drives 44% EPS beat

American Financial Group Inc. reported record-setting performance in Q2 2026, with core net operating earnings of $2.82 per share, significantly beating analyst estimates. The specialty insurer saw its diluted EPS climb 44.4% year-over-year to $2.99, driven by strong property and casualty underwriting profit and …

New Kemper Executive May Earn Up to 36,431 Shares Over Three Years

Kemper Corporation announced inducement equity awards for Eric E. Kappler, Executive Vice President, President, P&C, upon his new employment. He received 30,738 restricted stock units vesting over three years and performance stock units for up to 36,431 shares based on financial metrics over a …

Assurant Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Assurant Inc. (AIZ) saw its stock advance 7.20% to $301.57, outperforming a mixed trading session where the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose and the S&P 500 Index fell. The company's shares reached a new 52-week high, surpassing its previous peak from July 29th. This …