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Travelers offers a broad product range and participates in both commercial and personal insurance lines. Its commercial operations offer a variety of coverage types for companies of any size but concentrate on serving midsize businesses. Its personal lines are roughly evenly split between auto and homeowners insurance. Travelers derives 6% of its premiums from foreign markets.

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허리케인 헬렌(Helene)이 상륙한 후 3개 주에서 최소 28명이 사망한 것으로 알려졌다. 무슨 일이 (What Happened): 허리케인 헬렌은 목요일 밤 플로리다에 상륙했을 때 카테고리 4 태풍으로 분류되었다. 이는 시속 100마일 이상의 강풍과 폭우를 동반했다.

허리케인 헬렌 업데이트: 28명 사망, 전력 공급 중단, 보험 손해 및 그 외

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다우존스 산업평균지수는 수요일 0.6% 상승한 41,198포인트로 새로운 사상 최고치를 경신하며 6일 연속 상승하여 마감했다.

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트래블러스 컴퍼니(NYSE:TRV)는 2023년 4월 17일 시장 개장 전에 1분기 실적을 발표할 예정이다. 분석가들은 뉴욕에 본사를 둔 이 회사가 분기별 수익을 전년 동기의 주당 4.11달러에서 증가한 4.90달러로 보고할 것으로 예상하고 있다. Benzinga Pro의 데이터에 따르면 트래블러스는 전년 동기 94억 달러에 비해 분기별 매출이 105억 1천만 달러로 증가할 것으로 예상된다.

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Hurricane Helene and the aftermath of the Category 4 storm have left over 100 people dead, millions without power and destruction not seen in decades in several states since making<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41073069/hurricane-helene-update-28-dead-power-outages-insurance-damages-and-more"> landfall Thursday night.</a>
What Happened: The hurricane, which shut down airports, roads and bridges, theme parks and sporting contests<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/09/41053573/hurricane-helene-disrupts-flights-sports-events-disney-operations-affected-regions-stocks-to-watch"> ahead of the storm&#8217;s landfall,</a> further devastated the states in its path after making landfall.
At least 102 people are dead across the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Virginia, as reported by <a href="https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-helene-florida-north-carolina-georgia-09-30-24/index.html">CNN</a>.
With more than 100 dead, Hurricane Helene now ranks as one of the deadliest hurricanes to hit the U.S. in the last 50 years. Hurricane Katrina had 1,833 fatalities and remains the worst storm in the last 50 years. Helene ranks third behind Katrina and Hurricane Ian, which caused 150 deaths.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Hurricane Helene "spared no one" when it came to the storm path.
"It looks like a tornado went off, it looks like a bomb went off," Kemp said.
Regions in North Carolina and South Carolina received four to five months worth of rain over a three-day period.
The federal government has declared a public health emergency for Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Federal disaster declarations have been made for Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
President Joe Biden is set to visit some of the impacted areas later this week "as soon as it will not disrupt emergency response operations," the White House said. Former President Donald Trump is set to visit areas impacted by the hurricane on Monday.
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North Carolina Hit Hard: Among the states most affected by Hurricane Helene is North Carolina, with Buncombe County, home of the city of Asheville, accounting for at least 40 of the storm fatalities. 
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper called Hurricane Helene "one of the worst storms in modern history."
Over 200 roads are closed in North Carolina as of Monday, with many people still unaccounted for, meaning the fatality count could rise in the coming days.
The hurricane damage in North Carolina could impact several key <a href="https://www.commerce.nc.gov/business/key-industries-north-carolina">industries</a>, with the state&#8217;s plastics/chemical workforce being one of the country&#8217;s largest, as well as North Carolina being a large employer in the automotive sector, the home of several large financial companies, the second largest turbine manufacturer and a key semiconductor manufacturer.
The state is one of the largest textile manufacturers in the country and is the home of Hanesbrands Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBI#NYSE">HBI</a>).
Fourteen of the Fortune 500 companies call North Carolina home, including Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) and Lowe's Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>).
Lowe's and peer home improvement company Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) are among the companies that could benefit from the restoration efforts in the region and the home repairs and rebuilds needed in the coming months.
Power Outages: Over 4 million homes had no power as of Friday across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
As of Monday morning, 2 million homes and businesses remain without power.
Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>), which is headquartered in North Carolina, offers utilities to several of the states impacted by the storm. The company <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/duke-energys-hurricane-helene-recovery-restores-power-to-more-than-1-1-million-in-south-and-north-carolina-downed-trees-blocked-roadways-damaged-and-destroyed-power-equipment-impeding-efforts-in-the-sc-upstate-region-and-nc-302261927.html">said </a>it has restored power to more than 1.1 million people in North Carolina and South Carolina with over 900,000 customers still without power as of Sunday night, primarily in the Carolinas. 
Helen&#8217;s aftermath could be a long process for Duke Energy, which is a publicly traded company.
"Based on what we can see on the ground, from helicopter and by drone, there are lots of areas across the South Carolina Upstate and North Carolina mountains where we're going to have to completely rebuild parts of our system, not just repair it," Duke Energy storm director for the Carolinas Jason Hollifield said.
Georgia Power, which is a unit of Southern Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>), is another utility company that <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/georgia-power-releases-key-estimated-damage-statistics-from-hurricane-helene-as-restoration-progress-continues-302261899.html">faced </a>heavy power outages. The company said Sunday that it had restored power for around 690,000 customers and around 425,000 are still without power.
The utility company said Hurricane Helene was the "most destructive hurricane" in company history. The company estimates it will have to replace or repair over 5,000 power poles, over 9,000 spans of wire and over 500 transformers.
Generator company Generac Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>) could see a lift in the current quarter with heavy purchases likely to have been made ahead of the storm.
Insurance Impact: After the hurricane hit an area of Florida with a lower population than other regions, a report from the Miami Herald said the losses from the storm could be modest for the state's insurance market and smaller than Hurricane Ian (2022) and Hurricane Michael (2018).
Ahead of the storm, a report from reinsurance company Gallagher Re, which is a unit of Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>), said private insurers' losses could come in a range of $3 billion to $6 billion across multiple states.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), Allstate Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>) and Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) are among the publicly traded companies that could be impacted by the insurance claims from the hurricane.
 A new report from AccuWeather, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/live-blog/helene-deadly-storm-live-updates-rcna173203">shared </a>by NBC News, says the total damage from the storm and the economic loss could total a range of $145 billion to $160 billion. The previous AccuWeather estimate was a range of $95 billion to $100 billion.
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Hurricane Helene: 102 Dead, 2 Million Without Power After Storm Destruction In 6 States

At least 28 people are reportedly dead in three states after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41028566/tropical-storm-helene-set-to-become-hurricane-generac-duke-energy-stocks-react-as-florida-braces">Hurricane Helene made landfall</a>.
What Happened: Hurricane Helene was classified as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/hurricane">a Category 4 storm</a> when it made landfall Thursday night in Florida. It brought heavy rain and winds of over 100 miles per hour.
By Friday, the storm was downgraded to a tropical storm. It continued to make its path north to Georgia and South Carolina, as <a href="https://apnews.com/live/hurricane-helene-tracker-maps-updates">reported </a>by the Associated Press.
At last check, the casualties from Hurricane Helene, according to the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hurricane-helene-landfall-florida-tracker-death-toll-b2619842.html">Independent</a>, total 28. 
Among the hardest hit areas of Hurricane Helene was the Big Bend region of Florida. This is the third hurricane in more than a year to hit the area. 
Hurricane Helene is also expected to cause more damage than the combined damage from Hurricane Idalia (August 2023) and Hurricane Debby (August 2024).
"To have something that was even bigger than those two storms causing a lot of damage, I think it's a sense of trauma for the community," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Friday.
Storm cleanup and recovery efforts Friday included trying to open airports in Florida that were previously closed to prepare for the storm and to get bridges and roads back open that had been shut down ahead of the storm.
Here's an update on the storm's impact on the power outages, the insurance market, and the stocks investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/09/41053573/hurricane-helene-disrupts-flights-sports-events-disney-operations-affected-regions-stocks-to-watch">are likely watching.</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Power Outages</h2>
Over four million homes remain without power as of Friday across the areas hit the hardest like Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
Hundreds of thousands of people in Florida had lost power in the hours before the hurricane made landfall.
Investors will closely be monitoring Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>) — one of the largest power companies in Florida.
With the anticipated power outages and storm damages from the storm, investors will be closely watching generator company Generac Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>) to see if the company gets a boost in its financials in the current quarter from the storm's impact.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Storm Damage, Insurance Impact</h2>
A <a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article293117729.html">report </a>from the Miami Herald said the losses from the storm could be modest for Florida's insurance market and smaller than Hurricane Ian (2022) and Hurricane Michael (2018).
"This looks like it will not be a large loss event for Florida insurers," Insurance Information Institute spokesperson Mark Friedlander said.
Friedlander said it could be "a manageable event," which could be due to the hurricane hitting an area of Florida that is not as populated as other parts of the state.
A report from reinsurance company Gallagher Re, which is a unit of Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>), said Wednesday that private insurers' losses could come in a range of $3 billion to $6 billion across the multiple states impacted.
For comparison, Hurricane Michael, which was a Category 5 storm that hit Florida, caused $9 billion in losses. Hurricane Irma represented around one million claims and $20 billion in losses.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), Allstate Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>) and Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) are among the publicly traded companies that could be impacted by the insurance claims from the hurricane.
The Aftermath: The death toll from Hurricane Helene is likely to rise as search and rescue missions are underway across several states. Power outages could persist for days and the damage done from the storm will take months to years to recover from for businesses and residents.
Home improvement retailers Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) and Lowe's Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) are other stocks often linked to hurricanes due to the damage done to homes and repair efforts that are needed.
With hurricane season still active until late November, the areas impacted by Hurricane Helene will be hoping that more large storms don't make landfall in the coming months.
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Hurricane Helene Update: 28 Dead, Power Outages, Insurance Damages And More

Hurricane Helene is on track to hit Florida and the Gulf Coast region Thursday night in what could be one of the most powerful storms to strike the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/hurricane">regions in decades.</a>
Here's a look at the regions most affected, and how the hurricane is impacting travel, sports, and key stocks to watch.
Hurricane Path: Hurricane Helene <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41028566/tropical-storm-helene-set-to-become-hurricane-generac-duke-energy-stocks-react-as-florida-braces">could hit and impact</a> several major cities in Florida and the nearby states, including Tampa, Tallahassee and Atlanta.
Currently a Category 2 hurricane, the storm could be elevated to a Category 3 or Category 4 storm in the coming hours and days. The hurricane is expected to be one of the largest storms in the region over the last century, as <a href="https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-helene-florida-09-26-24/index.html">reported </a>by CNN.
Over three million people in Florida and Georgia are currently under a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m. ET Thursday night.
A CNN meteorologist predicts that peak wind could reach over 100 mph in some regions Thursday and Friday, with rainfall of up to 12 inches in certain areas.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned of the potential that Hurricane Helene could shift its path and could hit Tallahassee, the state's capital. Tallahassee has never been directly hit by a Category 3 hurricane.
"This area has not had a major hurricane hit in quite some time, and certainly nobody in recent memory has seen a storm of this magnitude that has hit," DeSantis said, as reported by CNN.
While the worst of the storm will likely be felt in Florida and Georgia, the storm's path, which could increase in size, is expected to travel through portions of Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, and Illinois, with the non-Florida states getting hit on Friday and Saturday.
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Stocks to Watch: Among the sectors that could be hit by the hurricane is the airline industry, with over 1,000 flights canceled Thursday at several Florida airports.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) was listed as the airline with the most impact on the region by CNN, with the potential for its flights to resume Friday morning. The company has waived change fees for flights to other regions and airports to help travelers.
Florida is a key region for many theme parks, including Disney World, the popular theme park from The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>). Disney World has announced some park experiences have been closed due to the hurricane, but the theme park remains open. Disney World has closed for several hurricanes over the years, as <a href="https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2024/09/26/hurricane-helene-florida-theme-parks-closed-open-disney-universal-orlando/75389447007/">reported </a>by Tallahassee Democrat. Hurricane Ian in September 2022 was the last time Disney World fully closed.
United Parks &amp; Resorts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRKS#NYSE">PRKS</a>) closed Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and several water parks it owns in the region, while SeaWorld Orlando remains open Thursday.
Insurance stocks will likely be on watch, with the damage from the storm causing potential billions of dollars in damage. Stocks like Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), Allstate Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>) and Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) could see heavy claims from customers after the storm.
Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>) is a larger operator in Florida and could see interest from investors as the storm damage and power outages are assessed.
While the stocks above could be negatively affected by the hurricane, several stocks could be viewed as winners from storm damage and prolonged power outages.
Generac Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>) is often viewed as a hurricane stock thanks to its sale of generators and power equipment. Generac shares are up 7% in the last five days, in possible anticipation of the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Home improvement retailers Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) and Lowe's Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) could see a positive impact from repairs needed to homes in the region and see their quarterly results reflect the increased sales, depending on the storm&#8217;s size.
Sports Impact: The early impact of the storm was witnessed in the sports world Wednesday, with Major League Baseball cancelling the Atlanta Braves (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BATRA#NASDAQ">BATRA</a>) and New York Mets contests set for Wednesday and Thursday. The games will now be played in a doubleheader Monday, <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41442218/mets-braves-games-wednesday-thursday-postponed-monday-doubleheader">extending </a>the MLB regular season.
The games are pivotal in the current fight for the National League Wild Card race to secure a postseason berth. The Mets (87-70) currently lead the Braves (86-71) in the Wild Card race. It's possible that Monday's games could decide which team makes it into the MLB Playoffs. For the Mets, the team could see a tough travel schedule if they do make the playoffs, flying into Atlanta on Monday and then flying to Milwaukee or the West Coast for a first-round matchup that would start on Tuesday.
Several NCAA Football games could be <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2024/09/24/hurricane-helene-college-football-schedule-impact/75369720007/">impacted </a>by the hurricane over the weekend. The Miami Hurricanes&#8217; home game on Friday could be postponed. UCF&#8217;s home game on Saturday will also be monitored. The highly anticipated Alabama and Georgia game set to play in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Saturday could also be impacted by heavy rain and winds.
The National Football League is also monitoring the storm and its impact on games scheduled for Sunday and Monday. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, and Carolina Panthers are currently set to host home games at 1 p.m. ET Sunday. The Miami Dolphins host a Monday Night Football game that is also being monitored.
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Hurricane Helene Disrupts Flights, Sports Events, Disney Operations: Affected Regions, Stocks To Watch

Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.85% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.23%. Currently, Travelers Companies has a market capitalization of $53.86 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TRV: If an investor had bought $1000 of TRV stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $7,052.22 today based on a price of $236.32 for TRV at the time of writing.
<h3>Travelers Companies's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Travelers Companies 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.79% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.01%. Currently, Travelers Companies has a market capitalization of $53.29 billion. 
Buying $100 In TRV: If an investor had bought $100 of TRV stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $682.36 today based on a price of $233.82 for TRV at the time of writing.
<h3>Travelers Companies's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725544820_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Travelers Companies 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Barclays analyst Alex Scott initiates coverage on Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $286.

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Barclays Initiates Coverage On Travelers Companies with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $286

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Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
Here's a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week of Aug. 30:
Realty Income Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>): Known to many as "the monthly dividend company," Realty Income is a real estate investment trust that pays out dividends on a monthly basis. 
The stock saw increased interest from investors during the week, which could be related to a search for income to add to portfolios. The company <a href="https://www.realtyincome.com/investors/press-releases/realty-income-announces-operating-results-three-and-six-months-ended-2">reported </a>adjusted funds from operations of $1.06 for the three months ending June 30.
"Supporting our stable and growing cash flow stream, our liquidity position remains strong, and our operations and portfolio of leading clients are healthy. Given these strengths, I am confident our global, diversified platform remains positioned to continue to deliver favorable risk-adjusted returns, given our current visibility into our future pipeline of opportunities," Realty Income CEO Sumit Roy said.
The company could be seeing interest from investors due to its stable history of paying out and increasing dividends. Realty Income shares are up 1.1% over the last week as seen on the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent083024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart </a>below and up 4.8% year-to-date in 2024.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): The global biopharmaceutical company saw increased interest from investors during the week, which could be for numerous reasons.
The company is<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40586451/regulators-expected-to-approve-innovative-schizophrenia-treatment-from-bristol-myers-karuna"> expected to see approval</a> for its schizophrenia treatment KarXT next month. The drug comes from Bristol Myers Squibb and Karuna Therapeutics, a company it acquired for $14 billion in December 2023.
In July, the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/07/39982236/bristol-myers-squibb-witnesses-strong-demand-for-newer-drugs-as-q2-earnings-beat-expectations-rai">reported second-quarter revenue</a> that beat analyst estimates with the company's portfolio of drugs and key blood thinner treatment Eliquis seeing strong growth.
"As we move into the second half of the year, we remain focused on prioritizing opportunities with the greatest growth potential and impact for patients, including the anticipated U.S. launch of KarXT," Bristol-Myers Squibb CEO Christopher Boerner said after second-quarter results.
Three analysts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BMY/analyst-ratings"> raised price targets </a>on the company in August after the quarterly results. Bristol-Myers Squibb shares were up 4.3% over the last week and remain down on a year-to-date basis.
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Travelers Companies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>): The insurance company saw strong interest from investors on minimal news. 
The attention to the company could be coming as 2024 was expected to be an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40259269/storm-debby-headed-for-nyc-highly-populated-areas-as-catastrophic-flooding-persists">above-average hurricane season</a> according to forecasts, but so far has been on the milder side. 
A milder season could benefit the company financially. Travelers shares were up 3.1% over the last week and are up 18% year-to-date in 2024.
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Innovative Eyewear (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUCY#NASDAQ">LUCY</a>): Shares of the eyeglasses and sunglasses company<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40634171/innovative-eyewear-stock-is-soaring-today-whats-going-on"> surged during the week</a> on news of the company's products being sold through Target's digital channels. 
The company's Lucyd Lyte frames are now available on Target.com. The low-float, $8 million company was highly volatile on the news as it is working to develop ChatGPT-enabled smart eyewear under its Lucyd brand and licensed brands like Nautica, Eddie Bauer and Reebok.
Shares of the company were up 38% over the last week, but remain down 43% year-to-date in 2024.
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Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>): Utility stocks continue to be strong performers in recent weeks, which could be why Edison International saw strong interest from Benzinga readers during the week. 
The owner of Southern California Edison has over five million utility customers. The company saw several analysts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EIX/analyst-ratings"> raise price targets </a>after quarterly earnings. 
Edison International is forecasting strong growth ahead along with working on minimizing the risk of fires in California. Shares of the utility company were up around 2% over the last week and are up nearly 20% year-to-date in 2024.
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Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.88%. Currently, Travelers Companies has a market capitalization of $51.15 billion. 
Buying $100 In TRV: If an investor had bought $100 of TRV stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $657.98 today based on a price of $224.40 for TRV at the time of writing.
<h3>Travelers Companies's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724950839_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.24% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.47%. Currently, Travelers Companies has a market capitalization of $48.55 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TRV: If an investor had bought $1000 of TRV stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,194.30 today based on a price of $213.00 for TRV at the time of writing.
<h3>Travelers Companies's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723478414_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have $6,200 Today

2024&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/08/40224567/as-tropical-storm-debby-hits-south-carolina-bettors-predict-an-aggressive-hurricane-season-will-it-b">sure-to-be-harsh storm season</a> is underway.
Tropical Storm Debby is making its way up the East Coast. Populated cities such as Baltimore, Washington D.C. and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/new-york-city">New York City</a> are at risk of floods.
The Forecast: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued an <a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?start#contents">update</a> for Storm Debby on Thursday morning.
The storm made landfall in the Carolinas early Thursday morning, triggering flash flood warnings in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Winston-Salem. According <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/slow-moving-debby-threatens-catastrophic-flooding-in-carolinas/1676605">to</a> AccuWeather, &#8220;catastrophic flooding&#8221; could result from over two feet of rain in some areas.
The storm&#8217;s path will move upward through Baltimore and Washington D.C. on Friday. It will then turn upward toward Harrisburg and Scranton, Pennsylvania and Upstate New York.
While Philadelphia and New York City are not directly in the storm&#8217;s predicted path, the major population centers are at risk of flooding.
Why it Matters: Several publicly traded companies are affected by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/esg/24/05/39012013/noaa-meteorologists-predict-aggressive-hurricane-season-what-it-means-for-home-depot-generac-other-s">increasing prevalence of storms</a> and extreme weather due to climate change.
Insurance companies Allstate Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>), Travelers Companies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) and Progressive Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) may see increased claims for property damage following periods of extreme weather.
Generac Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>), the largest manufacturer of home generators, may see demand increases. Power outages can result from storms.
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Storm Debby Headed For NYC, Highly Populated Areas As 'Catastrophic Flooding' Persists

Deutsche Bank analyst Cave Montazeri maintains Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $221 to $234.

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Shares of insurance companies are trading lower amid overall weakness following concerns for recently issued US economic data.

NMI Holdings (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nmih#NASDAQ">NMIH</a>) reported second-quarter 2024 operating net income per share of $1.20, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 15.4%. The bottom line increased 26.3% year over year. The quarterly results reflected higher premiums and net investment income, and increased persistency, which drove growth in the company&#39;s high-quality insured portfolio.
<h3>Operational Update</h3>
NMI Holdings&#39; total operating revenues of $162 million increased 13.3% year over year on higher net premiums earned (up 12%) and net investment income (up 25%). Revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.1%.
Primary insurance in force increased 6.4% to $203.5 billion. Annual persistency was 85.4%, down 60 basis points (bps) year over year. New insurance written was $12.5 billion, up 9% year over year.
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<h3>NMI Holdings Inc Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise</h3>
<img alt="NMI Holdings Inc Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/99/1722441175.png" style="height:265px; width:574px" title="" />
NMI Holdings Inc price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | NMI Holdings Inc Quote
Underwriting and operating expenses totaled $28.3 million, up 3.2% year over year. Insurance claims and claim expenses were $0.3 million, reflecting a drop of 90.4% year over year. The loss ratio was 0.2, which improved 210 bps year over year.
The adjusted expense ratio of 20.1 improved 160 bps year over year, while the adjusted combined ratio of 20.3 improved 80 bps year over year.
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<h3>Financial Update</h3>
Book value per share, a measure of net worth, was up 17% year over year to $27.54 as of Jun 30, 2024.
NMI Holdings had $62.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, which decreased 35.2% from 2023 end. The debt balance of $414.2 million increased 4.2% from the end of 2023.
The annualized adjusted return on equity was 18.3%, which contracted 30 bps year over year.
Total PMIERs available assets were $2.8 billion. Net risk-based required assets totaled $1.7 billion at the end of second-quarter 2024.
<h3>Zacks Rank</h3>
NMIH currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
<h3>Performance of Other Insurers</h3>
The Travelers Companies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/trv#NYSE">TRV</a>) reported second-quarter 2024 core income of $2.51 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 25.5%.&nbsp; The bottom line skyrocketed from 6 cents earned in the year-ago quarter, driven by solid underlying results, net favorable prior year reserve development and higher net investment income, partially offset by higher catastrophe losses. Travelers&#39; total revenues increased 12.4% from the year-ago quarter to $11.3 billion, primarily driven by higher premiums. The top-line figure, however, missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1%.
The Progressive Corporation&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pgr#NYSE">PGR</a>) second-quarter 2024 earnings per share of $2.65 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.99. The bottom line improved more than five times year over year. Operating revenues of $18.3 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.4% and increased 18.9% year over year.
Progressive&#39;s net premiums earned grew 19% to $17.2 billion and beat our estimate of $16.7 billion. Combined ratio improved 850 bps from the prior-year quarter&#39;s level to 91.9.
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sigi#NASDAQ">SIGI</a>) reported second-quarter 2024 operating loss of $1.10 per share against the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of $1.56. The company had reported an operating income of 99 cents per share in the prior year quarter. The quarterly results reflected poor underwriting performance, unfavorable prior-year casualty reserve development and escalating costs, offset by higher premiums and net investment income.
Selective Insurance&#39;s total revenues of $1.2 billion increased 15% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s figure, primarily due to higher premiums earned, net investment income and net premiums written. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.3%.
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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 12 analysts have published ratings on Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) in the last three months.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $216.92, a high estimate of $242.00, and a low estimate of $200.00. Experiencing a 1.18% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $219.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722355222_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of Travelers Companies among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Michael Ward</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$203.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Shanker</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Heleniak</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Newsome</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$207.00</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Phillips</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kligerman</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$252.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Shanker</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jimmy Bhullar</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$242.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Phillips</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Ward</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$226.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Heleniak</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Phillips</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$216.00</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Travelers Companies. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Travelers Companies compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Travelers Companies's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Travelers Companies's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TRV/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Travelers Companies analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Travelers Companies's Background</h2>
Travelers offers a broad product range and participates in both commercial and personal insurance lines. Its commercial operations offer a variety of coverage types for companies of any size but concentrate on serving midsize businesses. Its personal lines are roughly evenly split between auto and homeowners insurance. Travelers derives 6% of its premiums from foreign markets.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Travelers Companies's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Travelers Companies's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 11.73% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Travelers Companies's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 4.69%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.12%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Travelers Companies's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.41%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Travelers Companies's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.32, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Evaluating Travelers Companies: Insights From 12 Financial Analysts

Citigroup analyst Michael Ward maintains Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) with a Sell and raises the price target from $200 to $203.

Citigroup Maintains Sell on Travelers Companies, Raises Price Target to $203

Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.11% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.52%. Currently, Travelers Companies has a market capitalization of $48.74 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TRV: If an investor had bought $1000 of TRV stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $5,867.19 today based on a price of $213.85 for TRV at the time of writing.
<h3>Travelers Companies's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722263475_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Travelers Companies Stock In The Last 20 Years

First American Financial (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/faf#NYSE">FAF</a>) reports a second-quarter 2024 operating income per share of $1.27, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.4%. The bottom line decreased 5.9% year over year.
The insurer&#39;s results reflect the benefits of the seasonal pick-up in demand despite challenging market conditions.
<h3>Behind the Headlines</h3>
Operating revenues of $1.6 billion dropped 2.1% year over year due to lower agent premiums and information and other. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.2%.
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<h3>First American Financial Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise</h3>
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Investment income was $129.9 million in the first quarter, declining 4.5% year over year. The figure was lower than our estimate of $150 million.
Expenses inched down 0.9% to $1.5 billion. Our estimate was $1.5 billion.
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<h3>Segment Results</h3>
Title Insurance and Services: Total revenues fell 0.6% year over year to $1.5 billion. The downside was due to lower agent premiums and information and other. The figure was in line with our estimate.&nbsp;
Investment income of $126 million declined 11.3% year over year. The downside was primarily due to lower average interest-bearing escrow and tax-deferred property exchange balances, partly offset by higher interest income from the company&#39;s warehouse lending business.
Adjusted pretax margin contracted 70 basis points (bps) year over year to 11.9%. Title open orders dropped 2.8% to 169,600. Title closed orders fell 2.8% to 124,700. The average revenue per direct title order increased 0.9% to $11,700, primarily owing to a shift in the mix from lower premium default transactions to higher premium commercial transactions and an increase in the average revenue per order for purchase transactions.
Home Warranty: Total revenues increased 0.3% to $106 million. The figure was higher than our estimate of $102.6 million. Pretax income of $16.5 million increased 15.4% year over year. The claim loss rate was 45.8% in the first quarter, contracting 340 bps due to lower claim severity, which was partially offset by higher claim frequency. The pretax margin was 15.4%, which expanded 200 bps year over year.
Corporate: Net investment income was $4 million, down 50% year over year, primarily attributable to changes in the value of investments associated with the company&#39;s deferred compensation program. This amount was offset by lower personnel expenses reflecting returns on the plan participants&#39; investments.
Interest expenses were $23 million, up 9% year over year due to higher interest expenses in the company&#39;s warehouse lending business.
<h3>Financial Update</h3>
First American exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $2 billion, down 43.2% from the end of 2023. Notes and contracts payable were $1.4 billion, up 0.4% from the end of 2023.
Stockholders&#39; equity was $4.7 billion, down 0.7% from the 2023-end level. The debt-to-capital ratio was 29.7.
FAF bought back shares worth $4 1million in the quarter. Through Jul 23, it repurchased an additional $15 million worth of shares.
Cash flow from operations was $267 million, down 0.7% year over year.
<h3>Zacks Rank</h3>
FAF currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
<h3>Performance of Other Insurers</h3>
The Travelers Companies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/trv#NYSE">TRV</a>) reported a second-quarter 2024 core income of $2.51 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 25.5%. The bottom line skyrocketed from 6 cents in the year-ago quarter, driven by solid underlying results, net favorable prior-year reserve development and higher net investment income, partially offset by higher catastrophe losses. Travelers&#39; total revenues increased 12.4% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s figure to $11.3 billion, primarily driven by higher premiums. The top-line figure missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1%.
Net written premiums increased 8% year over year to a record $11.1 billion, driven by strong growth across all three segments. The figure was higher than our estimate of $10.4 billion. Travelers witnessed an underwriting loss of $65 million, narrower than a loss of $640 million incurred in the year-ago quarter. The combined ratio improved 630 bps year over year to 100.2 due to an improvement in the underlying combined ratio, higher net favorable prior-year reserve development and lower catastrophe losses, as a percentage of net earned premiums. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at 97.
The Progressive Corporation&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pgr#NYSE">PGR</a>) second-quarter 2024 earnings per share of $2.65 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.99. The bottom line improved more than five times year over year. Operating revenues of $18.3 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.4% and increased 18.9% year over year.
Net premiums earned grew 19% to $17.2 billion and beat our estimate of $16.7 billion. The combined ratio improved by 850 bps from the prior-year quarter&#39;s level to 91.9.
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sigi#NASDAQ">SIGI</a>) reported a second-quarter 2024 operating loss of $1.10 per share against the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings of $1.56. The company reported an operating income of 99 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. The quarterly results reflected poor underwriting performance, unfavorable prior-year casualty reserve development and escalating costs, offset by higher premiums and net investment income.
Total revenues of $1.2 billion increased 15% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s figure, primarily due to higher premiums earned, net investment income and net premiums written. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.3%.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2309346/first-american-faf-q2-earnings-top-revenues-miss-estimates?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|earnings_article-2309346">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

First American Q2 Earnings Top, Revenues Miss Estimates

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$636.3K</td>
<td>895</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$119.0K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/26/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/26/24</td>
<td>$262.50</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>99</td>
<td>439</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$53.1K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>238</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$167.7K</td>
<td>279</td>
<td>159</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TRV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>140</td>
<td>107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>314</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CUBI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>83</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 9790 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $636.3K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 895 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10196 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 151 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $119.0K, with a price of $1190.0 per contract. There were 4744 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on July 26, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $154.0 per contract. There were 1249 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2138 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on July 26, 2024. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $262.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.0K, with a price of $802.0 per contract. There were 99 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 439 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 179 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 55 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.1K, with a price of $964.0 per contract. There were 2429 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 238 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 151 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 144 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 46 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $167.7K, with a price of $1165.0 per contract. There were 279 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 159 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TRV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 88 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.0K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 140 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HAFC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAFC#NASDAQ">HAFC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 88 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 314 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CUBI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CUBI#NYSE">CUBI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 25 day(s) on August 16, 2024. This event was a transfer of 76 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 48 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 96 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 82 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 33 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 83 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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