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For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

Throughout our annual magazine, weekly email newsletters and 24/7/365 website, Cabling Installation & Maintenance digs into the essential topics our audience focuses on.

  • Design, Installation and Testing: We explain the bottom-up design of cabling systems, from case histories of actual projects to solutions for specific problems or aspects of the design process. We also look at specific installations using a case-history approach to highlight challenging problems, solutions and unique features. Additionally, we examine evolving test-and-measurement technologies and techniques designed to address the standards-governed and practical-use performance requirements of cabling systems.
  • Technology: We evaluate product innovations and technology trends as they impact a particular product class through interviews with manufacturers, installers and users, as well as contributed articles from subject-matter experts.
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  • Physical Security: Focusing on the areas in which security and IT—and the infrastructure for both—interlock and overlap, we pay specific attention to Internet Protocol’s influence over the development of security applications.
  • Standards: Tracking the activities of North American and international standards-making organizations, we provide updates on specifications that are in-progress, looking forward to how they will affect cabling-system design and installation. We also produce articles explaining the practical aspects of designing and installing cabling systems in accordance with the specifications of established standards.

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3 Insurance Stocks We Steer Clear Of

By: StockStory

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Insurance providers use their expertise in risk assessment to help protect assets while offering consumers peace of mind through comprehensive coverage options. But worries about an economic slowdown and potential claims deterioration have kept sentiment in check, and over the past six months, the industry’s 1.8% return has trailed the S&P 500 by 7 percentage points.

A cautious approach is imperative when dabbling in insurance stocks as many are sensitive to catastrophic events and economic cycles. Taking that into account, here are three insurance stocks we’re swiping left on.

Unum Group (UNM)

Market Cap: $11.84 billion

Tracing its roots back to 1848 when financial security for workers was virtually non-existent, Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) provides workplace financial protection benefits including disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision insurance primarily through employers.

Why Are We Cautious About UNM?

  1. Outsized scale creates growth headwinds as its 2.8% annualized net premiums earned increases over the last five years underperformed other financial institutions
  2. Estimated sales growth of 1.9% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its two-year trend
  3. Earnings growth underperformed the sector average over the last two years as its EPS grew by just 9.7% annually

Unum Group’s stock price of $69.54 implies a valuation ratio of 1x forward P/B. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than UNM.

Mercury General (MCY)

Market Cap: $4.30 billion

Founded in 1961 and maintaining a network of over 6,300 independent agents across the country, Mercury General (NYSE: MCY) is an insurance company that primarily sells automobile insurance policies through independent agents in 11 states, with a strong focus on California.

Why Does MCY Fall Short?

  1. Costs have risen faster than its revenue over the last four years, causing its combined ratio to worsen by 7.5 percentage points
  2. Capital trends were unexciting over the last five years as its 1.6% annual book value per share growth was below the typical insurance firm
  3. Low return on equity reflects management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively

At $77.62 per share, Mercury General trades at 2.1x forward P/B. If you’re considering MCY for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Fidelity National Financial (FNF)

Market Cap: $16.45 billion

Issuing more title insurance policies than any other company in the United States, Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF) provides title insurance and escrow services for real estate transactions while also offering annuities and life insurance through its F&G subsidiary.

Why Do We Think Twice About FNF?

  1. Stagnant net premiums earned over the last five years suggest the firm needs alternative growth strategies
  2. Costs have risen faster than its revenue over the last four years, causing its pre-tax profit margin to decline by 10.9 percentage points
  3. Annual earnings per share growth of 3.4% underperformed its revenue over the last five years, showing its incremental sales were less profitable

Fidelity National Financial is trading at $60.53 per share, or 1.7x forward P/B. To fully understand why you should be careful with FNF, check out our full research report (it’s free).

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The smart money is already positioning for the next leg up. Don’t miss out on the recovery - check out our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025).

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