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Connecticut insurance rates are decreasing for some policyholders. 14 auto and 16 homeowners insurance companies filed rate cuts, with Farmers Casualty offering the largest auto decrease at ~14%. State Farm and Liberty Mutual also reported reductions. Connecticut drivers pay an average of $3,329/year for auto insurance, according to Experian. Policyholders must inquire directly for potential savings, as insurers do not proactively notify customers of rate decreases.

Heartland Advisors' Q3 2026 letter notes a 7.23% drop in the Russell 2000, with Energy and Health Care outperforming. The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) was highlighted for strong capital allocation, trading at a discount with a 21.70% YTD gain. THG's market cap is $7.72B, and it operates in property and casualty insurance.

Hanover Insurance Group's average stock price target was reduced to $237 from $238.25 by 8 analysts, with a range of $229 to $260. This implies an 8% upside from the Oct. 2 closing price. The consensus rating remains 'Hold' among 10 analysts, with 2 'Buys', 8 'Holds', and 0 'Sells'.

BMO Capital reiterated a Market Perform rating on The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) with a $225 price target. The firm noted management's five-year ROE guidance of mid-to-high teens, higher than consensus estimates. THG's current ROE is 22%, with 7 analysts revising earnings upwards. The company expects an 86-87% combined ratio, better than consensus. BMO expects the stock to outperform as investors assess the guidance. THG's stock has returned 35% over six months but is considered overvalued. T

Markel Group (MKL) reported flat Q2 revenue ($4.02B) beating estimates by 1.1% but missed EPS and book value per share. Essent Group (ESNT) saw revenue rise 13.6% ($362.7M), beating estimates by 9.7%. Radian Group (RDN) revenue up 95.7% ($580.7M) but missed EPS. Kinsale Capital (KNSL) revenue up 16.8% ($548.5M), beating estimates by 14.9%. The Hanover (THG) revenue up 4% ($1.72B) but missed estimates by 0.5%.

Kerrigan Dennis Francis (Executive Vice President) sold 8,655 shares of HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC. (THG) at an average of $221.19 ($220.01–$222.97, $1.91M total) across 5 trades over 2026-08-19 to 2026-08-20 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Theodore H. Bunting Jr., a director of The Hanover Insurance Group (NASDAQ:THG), sold 1,200 shares for about $274,938, per an SEC filing. He sold 600 shares at $228.03 on Aug. 5, 2026 and 600 at $230.20 on Aug. 6. The article also cites THG’s Q2 results, a Citizens price target raise to $240, and a $700 million buyback.

Simply Wall St reports that AM Best affirmed Hanover Insurance Group (THG) subsidiaries’ A financial strength and A+ long-term issuer credit ratings with a stable outlook. The stock trades at $225.29, up 5.66% (30 days) and 14.05% (90 days), with 35.58% (1 year) and 126.37% (3 years) total shareholder returns. A fair value estimate is $235.88 and P/E is 10.4x.

Bunting Theodore H JR sold 1,200 shares of HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC. (THG) at an average of $229.12 ($228.03–$230.20, $0.27M total) across 2 trades over 2026-08-05 to 2026-08-06.

Simply Wall St says The Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE:THG) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1,726.2M and net income of $191.6M, both above a year earlier. Diluted EPS from continuing operations rose to $5.37. The article also notes a reaffirmed $0.95 quarterly dividend and discusses analyst views and 2029 targets.