First Trust Advisors Boosts Stake in The Hanover Insurance Group

Investment firm increases holdings in insurance provider by 28.5% in third quarter

Mar. 9, 2026 at 8:20am

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First Trust Advisors LP grew its stake in The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE:THG) by 28.5% in the third quarter, according to the company's recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor now owns 639,264 shares of the insurance provider's stock, worth approximately $116 million.

Why it matters

The Hanover Insurance Group is a prominent property and casualty insurance company, and changes in major institutional investors' holdings can signal broader market sentiment and outlook for the company's performance.

The details

First Trust Advisors purchased an additional 141,835 shares of The Hanover Insurance Group during the third quarter, increasing its total position to 639,264 shares. This represents about 1.8% of the insurance provider's outstanding stock. Other notable institutional investors in The Hanover Insurance Group include Alliancebernstein L.P., Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C., and AQR Capital Management LLC.

  • The 13F filing detailing First Trust Advisors' increased stake was submitted in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

First Trust Advisors LP

An investment management firm that oversees over $200 billion in assets.

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

A property and casualty insurance company that provides commercial and personal insurance products.

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The takeaway

The increased stake by First Trust Advisors suggests the investment firm sees continued growth potential in The Hanover Insurance Group, which could signal broader confidence in the insurance provider's performance and outlook.