Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) is expanding its autonomous vehicle (AV) insurance offerings through ibott, acquired as part of Apollo in January 2026. The move leverages ibott's specialized AV underwriting expertise combined with Skyward's distribution and market access. Q2 2026 results showed managed premiums up 17.5% to $1.1 billion and fee-generating GWP up 28.8%, positioning the company to capture emerging opportunities in the evolving AV insurance market.

Zacks highlights five top-rated insurance stocks positioned to benefit from higher interest rates. These companies—Assurant, Hippo Holdings, Horace Mann Educators, MGIC Investment, and Slide Insurance Holdings—all carry Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) ratings and trade at forward P/E multiples under 15X. The stocks combine improving operating fundamentals with stronger investment income potential from reinvesting at higher yields.

Hippo, a technology-centric home insurance provider, achieved its first GAAP net profit in Q2 2025, surpassing analyst expectations with $117.3 million in revenue and improved loss ratios. The company raised its full-year guidance following strategic asset sales and operational improvements.

Hippo Holdings (HIPO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -4.26% and 25.33%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Shares of United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) fell sharply during Wednesday’s session following second-quarter results. United Natural Foods posted adjusted earnings of 7 cents per share, compared to market estimates for a loss of 1 cent per share. The company’s quarterly sales came in at $7.78 billion, versus expectations of $7.87 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro. United Natural Foods named Giorgio Matteo Tarditi as President and Chief Financial Officer. United Natural Foods shares dipped 15.2% to $12.61 on Wednesday. Here are some other stocks moving in today's mid-day session. Gainers Rail Vision Ltd. (NASDAQ: RVSN) shares jumped 115.2% to $4.24. Rail Vision announced first commercial installation of its AI-driven main line systems in a national railways line. Aptorum Group Limited (NASDAQ: APM) shares climbed 90.1% to $3.1750. Aptorum Group announced an agreement and plan of merger with YOOV Group Holding Ltd and a split-off agreement to separate its legacy business. NKGen Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ: NKGN) gained 46.5% to $1.35. TRxADE HEALTH, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEDS) rose 39.2% to $11.19 after the company announced a special cash dividend of $8 per share. Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AISP) shares climbed 37.8% to $6.82. Airship AI Holdings shares jumped 200% on Tuesday after the company announced that it has been awarded a contract with the Department of Justice for its Acropolis Enterprise Sensor Management video and data management platform. Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA) rose 33% to $0.9854 after gaining 42% on Tuesday. American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) gained 31.8% to $14.99 following upbeat quarterly results. Dada Nexus Limited (NASDAQ: DADA) climbed 30.6% to $2.5740. Dada Nexus said certain revenues and associated costs were overstated in past financial statements. Cemtrex, Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX) gained 30% to $4.4361. Cemtrex announced beta release of pioneering AI gun detection feature. Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NYSE: WVE) gained 28.5% to $6.16 following upbeat quarterly results. Vincerx Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: VINC) shares gained 24.5% to $6.89. Vincerx will present three posters at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024. XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: XRTX) rose 24.2% to $5.85. CareMax, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMAX) gained 23.8% to ...

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points on Wednesday. Shares of Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX) rose sharply during Wednesday’s session after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS and announced a $100 million expansion of its stock repurchase program. Total revenues were up 2% on a year-over-year basis. Billings were up 6% in the fourth quarter, coming in at $379.3 million. The company also issued first-quarter revenue guidance above estimates. Box shares climbed 7.3% to $29.25 on Wednesday. Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today’s session. TRxADE HEALTH, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEDS) shares jumped 39.2% to $11.19 after the company announced a special cash dividend of $8 per share. American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) rose 31.8% to $14.99 following upbeat quarterly results. Dada Nexus Limited (NASDAQ: DADA) jumped 30.6% to $2.5740. Dada Nexus said certain revenues and associated costs were overstated in past financial statements. Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NYSE: WVE) rose 28.5% to $6.16 following upbeat quarterly results. CareMax, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMAX) jumped 23.8% to $14.72. Lantern Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ:

James River Group (JRVR) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -23.26% and 0.60%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Assured Guaranty (AGO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 469.31% and 4.15%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

EverQuote (EVER) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 38.71% and 11.66%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Enanta, OneConnect Financial, KNOT Offshore, Hippo Holdings and H World are included in this Analyst Blog.

Enanta Pharmaceuticals (ENTA), OneConnect Financial. (OCFT), KNOT Offshore (KNOP), Hippo Holdings (HIPO) and H World Group (HTHT) could surprise investors with big returns this Christmas.

The consensus price target hints at a 155.5% upside potential for Hippo Holdings Inc. (HIPO). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.