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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

Oct 17, 2013 by Jessica Alling

3 Things to Watch for in the Travelers Companies Earnings Report

As Travelers Companies tries to compete against auto-insurance juggernauts Allstate and Progressive, be sure to keep an eye on how the company is managing the delicate balance of price versus quality.

Oct 16, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Everything You Need to Know About Insurers: Life and Health

With names like AIG, MetLife, Aflac, Prudential, and ING US, the life and health sector of the insurance industry is full of heavy-hitting companies that offer investors lots of profitable opportunities.

Oct 15, 2013 by Jessica Alling

3 Reasons Your Next Car Could Be Coming From Wall Street

With lenders like Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Ally Financial, Ford, and Bank of America fighting for your car loans, there's more and more evidence that the big Wall Street banks are winning.

Oct 15, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Everything You Need to Know About Insurers: Property & Casualty

With big players like State Farm, Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Allstate, and Traveler's, the P&C division of the insurance market is a prime example of how investors can reap the rewards of this necessary evil.

Oct 14, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Everything You Need to Know About Insurers: The Business

From Berkshire Hathaway to Allstate, and AIG to MetLife, insurers provide an interesting investment opportunity for many investors, but unless you know the business, you could be shooting in the dark.

Oct 13, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Are Institutional Investors the Next Threat to the Big Banks?

With more and more institutional investor groups raising their hands during settlement talks, the big banks may soon find themselves shelling out more cash.

Oct 1, 2013 by Jessica Alling

What ING US's New Share Offering Means for You

Can there be too much of a good thing?

Sep 30, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Are Rising Interest Rates a Welcome Change?

The insurance industry proved this summer that rising interest rates may not be all that bad.

Sep 30, 2013 by Jessica Alling

The Battle for Your Car Is Heating Up

As new technology brings auto insurers closer to their customers, there's an opportunity for investors to cash in on the benefits.

Sep 30, 2013 by Jessica Alling

3 Reasons to Buy ING US

The company aiming to be America's retirement company has some very attractive features for investors.

Sep 30, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Wall Street Wants to Buy You a Car

The importance of auto lending may become a focus in the coming quarters.

Sep 30, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Bank of America on Pins and Needles, Again

With another delay in its legal settlement, B of A may provide investors with a longer window to get in on a value play.

Sep 28, 2013 by Jessica Alling

AIG's Buffer Against Buffett

Even after a serious bout of poaching from Berkshire Hathaway, AIG still remains top dog in commercial property and casualty insurance.

Sep 27, 2013 by Jessica Alling

The Consequences of Poaching: Berkshire Edition

Berkshire's eye may be focused on entering a new market, but its poaching may have unintended consequences for its established businesses.

Sep 27, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Foot-in-Mouth Syndrome Strikes AIG's CEO

Though some are calling for his job, Robert Benmosche's poorly chosen words have a deeper meaning than meets the eye (erm, ear).

Sep 25, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Timeline of a Recovery: American International Group

Last week marked the five-year anniversary of AIG's near-collapse. Let's take a look at how the company has picked itself back up.

Sep 25, 2013 by Jessica Alling

AIG to NY Regulator: Back Off!

Complications abound for the insurer and other firms as regulators jockey for top watchdog title.

Sep 23, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Don't Overlook This Retirement Newcomer

After its IPO in May, ING U.S. is working to make its products more attractive to customers, and making itself more attractive to investors.

Sep 23, 2013 by Jessica Alling

Berkowitz Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is

As one of the most closely followed investors of our time, Bruce Berkowitz provides some good habits for everyday investors to follow with his latest moves.

Sep 23, 2013 by Jessica Alling

An Alternative Approach to Investing in the Housing Recovery

Looking to invest in the housing market's climb back to greatness? Looking at alternatives could provide you with the best option.

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