{
  "id": 16522732,
  "title": "5 Insurance Stocks to Buy for a Decade of Rising Dividends",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/5-insurance-stocks-to-buy-for-a-decade-of-rising-dividends",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-25T20:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
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    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/25/5-insurance-stocks-to-buy-for-a-decade-of/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
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  "account": "Insurance companies generate income through underwriting, investing premiums (float), and paying out claims. Successful underwriting at breakeven or profitable levels, combined with smart investments in fixed-income securities, allows these insurers to consistently pay out and increase dividends over time. For long-term, dividend-focused investors, five insurance stocks with a strong history of dividend growth and potential for continued growth over the next decade are worth considering: Aflac, Chubb, Cincinnati Financial, Old Republic, and Travelers Companies.\n\nAflac has raised its dividend for 45 consecutive years, boasting a 2% forward dividend yield and an average dividend growth rate of 11.4% over the past decade. The company has also reduced its outstanding share count by nearly 16% since 2022, boosting earnings and share appreciation. Although Aflac's latest dividend increase was modest at 5.1%, its strong track record of dividend growth makes it a solid choice for dividend growth investors.\n\nChubb, known for high-end homeowner policies, has a 33-year track record of consecutive dividend growth and has delivered total returns of 105% over the past five years, outperforming the S&P 500. Strong underwriting profitability and a recent $460 million gain on its $740 million investment in USI Insurance services contribute to Chubb's potential for continued success over the next decade.\n\nCincinnati Financial has raised its dividend for 66 years, currently offering a 2.2% forward dividend yield. The insurer has a 7% average annual dividend growth rate over the past decade and a manageable payout ratio of 42%, making it one of the Dividend Kings. While Q2 results showed underwriting losses, strong investment gains have offset this, and Cincinnati Financial's focus on stock-heavy investments is unlikely to hinder its long-term total return.\n\nOld Republic, with a 46-year record of consecutive annual dividend growth, is a Dividend King on the verge of clinching this status. Although net income fell by nearly 13% in the latest quarter, Old Republic reported a 9% jump in net premiums and a 5.7% increase in book value over the past year. However, concerns about future payout and stock price growth due to the ongoing housing slowdown and lower earnings warrant caution.\n\nTravelers Companies has a forward dividend yield of 1.77% and a track record of dividend growth. With strong potential for further growth over the next decade, these five insurance stocks present compelling opportunities for long-term, dividend-focused investors.",
  "summary": "These five insurance stocks each sport decades-long track records of consecutive annual dividend growth.",
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        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "5 Insurance Stocks to Buy for a Decade of Rising Dividends",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/5-insurance-stocks-to-buy-for-a-decade-of-rising-dividends-16523353",
        "published": "2026-10-25T20:50:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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