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Jessica Alling

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Contributing writer for Fool.com covering the financial sector with an emphasis on the insurance industry.

Recent Articles by Jessica Alling

Nov 27, 2013 by Jessica Alling

American Express Offers Discounts for Shopping This Weekend

Shopping can be a tough hobby this time of year, but American Express has some great advice for consumers looking for a change of pace.

Nov 27, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Don't Fall Victim to These Holiday Hazards

Insurers want you to spend the holidays with your families -- so Allstate has provided some new tips to keep you away from holiday hazards.

Nov 27, 2013 by Jessica Alling

1 Thing Investors Are Missing About American International Group

Though it has MetLife, Genworth Financial, Hartford Financial, and Allstate to compete with, American International Group is a serious deal for investors.

Nov 26, 2013 by Jessica Alling

AIG No Longer the Hedge Fund Favorite -- or Is It?

With Apple, Google, General Motors, and Citigroup vying for the top spot among money managers, AIG has had some tough competition.

Nov 23, 2013 by Jessica Alling

AIG's Tricky Accounting Question

With the sale of a major non-core asset hanging in the balance, American International Group must work with its accountants to decide how to move forward.

Nov 21, 2013 by Jessica Alling

3 Reasons to Avoid Annuities

If you're looking annuity products at American International Group, ING U.S., or MetLife, take a minute to consider the downsides to this highly debated financial vehicle.

Nov 20, 2013 by Jessica Alling

AIG Should Just Cut Its Losses Already

Though it has been fighting to get the sale of ILFC to the finish line for months, a new complication to the deal should be AIG's sign that it needs to move on.

Nov 17, 2013 by Jessica Alling

3 Reasons You're a Better Investor Than a Psychopath

Though you may be more emotional, the average psychopath has nothing on you in terms of being a great investor.

Nov 14, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Who's Next On AIG's Legal Hit List?

American International Group is already hitting back hard at Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley could be next on the lawsuit docket. Is a longer list of targets to be expected?

Nov 13, 2013 by Jessica Alling

3 Reasons to Buy Radian Group

Even though its competitor American International Group looks better on the surface, Radian Group has a lot to offer investors.

Nov 5, 2013 by Jessica Alling

5 Quotes From AIG That You Have To Hear

AIG took a big hit on Friday after its earnings conference call. Below we'll go through some of the statements and why you shouldn't be running for the hills.

Nov 4, 2013 by Jessica Alling

5 Easy Ways to Save on Car Insurance

Whether you get your car insurance through Berkshire Hathaway's GEICO, Allstate, or Progressive, there are plenty of ways to reduce your monthly expense.

Nov 4, 2013 by Jessica Alling

3 Reasons Why a 6.5% Drop Doesn't Matter For AIG Investors

Though the market may not have reacted to Genworth Financial, MetLife, or Allstate the same way, they all share some of the challenges as American International Group.

Nov 3, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Obamacare: Making a Bigger Market for the Little Guys

With nearly seven million new enrollments expected to come through the Obamacare exchanges, some of the bigger insurance providers, including Cigna and Aetna are leaving the door wide open for smaller players like Molina Healthcare to gobble up marke tshare.

Nov 1, 2013 by Jessica Alling

2 New IPOs Highlight Demand for Mortgage Guarantees

With mortgage insurers in hot demand, investors in American International Group and Radian Group will get some more options as two companies get set to take their wares public.

Oct 31, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Key Trends for 3 Big Stocks

Travelers Companies was one of the first public insurers to report third-quarter earnings, so as investors wait for fan-favorites American International Group and Markel to report, we can find some underlying trends to follow.

Oct 31, 2013 by Jessica Alling

1 More Reason Berkshire Hathaway's GEICO Is Destined To Be King

In the super-competitive personal auto insurance market, Berkshire Hathaway's GEICO is getting the best of competitors Allstate and Progressive.

Oct 31, 2013 by Jessica Alling

3 Areas To Watch in the American International Group Earnings Report

By looking at its competitors, investors can get a good sense of what AIG may report in its third-quarter earnings results.

Oct 23, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Everything You Need to Know About Insurers: The Specialists

The brains behind Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Markel, and First American know that capturing some of the not-so-mainstream business can really set you apart.

Oct 21, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Everything You Need to Know About Insurers: Evaluation

When you're considering AIG, Berkshire Hathaway, Markel, or any other insurer, be sure to focus on three core areas.

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