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(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Limited Reports Earnings Almost In Line
Willis Group Holdings Limited (WSH) reported fourth quarter earnings of 47 cents per share. Results were just a cent short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 48 cents. Most of the items were in line with our expectations. However, results were up compared with the prior-year...
5Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MMC) Marsh & McLennan Unit Mercer Hit by $2.8 Billion Lawsuit
On Dec 17, 2009, Mercer (US) Inc., a unit of Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) was sued by the Alaska Retirement Management Board (state agency) for making significant errors while estimating its liabilities for pension plans. Mercer is a human resource consulting firm,...
22Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MMC) Marsh & McLennan to Buy HSBC Insurance
Expanding its insurance portfolio, Marsh & McLennan Co. Inc. (MMC) announced on Friday its decision to acquire HSBC Insurance Brokers Ltd (HIBL), a London-based wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Bank. The deal, comprising both cash and shares, is set to be finalized for about...
22Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CISG) CNinsure, Inc. – Year-Over-Year Growth Rates are Expected to be 45%
CNinsure Inc. (CISG) is volatile but has posted great returns since being featured as a Zacks Rank Buy in late October. More Revisions Analysts continue to raise estimates for the Chinese Insurance company. In the past 30 days, 4 upward revisions were submitted by the 3 covering...
30Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AOC) Aon Corporation Lags on Brokerage Revenue
Aon Corporation’s (AOC) third quarter 2009 adjusted operating earnings (excluding non-recurring items) came in at 65 cents per share, compared to 76 cents per share in the prior quarter and 69 cents in the year-ago quarter. Results were just a penny short of the Zacks Consensus...
2Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CISG) CNinsure Inc. – Rapid Growth in Hot Chinese Economy
CNinsure Inc. (CISG) is poised for growth in a red hot Chinese economy. Company Description CNinsure sells property, casualty, and life insurance products that are underwritten by other companies. The company distributes to China’s developed region and large cities. Revues...
1Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Limited Reports Earnings Ahead of Estimates
Willis Group Holdings Limited (WSH) reported third-quarter earnings of 46 cents per share. Excluding certain items, adjusted earnings were 53 cents. Results were significantly ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 38 cents. Results were also far ahead of the prior-year period’s...
27Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Limited Finalizes Tender Offer
Willis North America Inc., a subsidiary of Willis Group Holdings Limited (WSH), today announced the final results of its cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its 5.125% senior notes due 2010. The net proceeds from the offer came to $159,788,000. All of the 2010 notes...
3Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EHTH) Is eHealth Getting Ahead of Itself?
It’s been a rather quiet quarter for eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), the nation’s leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses. With their upcoming earnings for Q1/2009 set to be released after the market closes on April 28th, we’ll...
23Apr2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued(EHTH) eHealth Q4/2008 Earnings: A Beacon of Light In a Tumultous Market
eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading provider of Internet-based insurance agency services to individuals, families, and small businesses primarily in the United States, announced solid Q4 and full year 2008 earnings after the market closed tonight. Everything from customer acquisition...
13Feb2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued(EHTH) eHealth 2008 Earnings Preview: How Is the Economy Affecting Health Insurance?
It’s been a rather quiet quarter for eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), the nation’s leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses. With their upcoming earnings for Q4/2008 and full year 2008 set to be released after the market...
2Feb2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued(BRO) Brown & Brown – net profit margin of 14% tops the industry average of 10%
Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) has been faring well lately, while other financial companies continue to struggle. The Zacks #1 Rank (“strong buy”) company boasts strong fundamentals as it expands through acquisitions. Company Description Brown & Brown, Inc. and its subsidiaries...
29Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(EHTH) eHealth Q3/2008 Earnings: Still Solid Despite Economic Outlook
eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading provider of Internet-based insurance agency services to individuals, families, and small businesses primarily in the United States, recently announced their Q3/2008 earnings on October 30th. While it appears eHealth is seeing some of the same...
6Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued