KBW Maintains MP Rating On THG

Despite the weather, “we viewed the quarter's results as good but we also expect investor focus is appropriately on the pending Chaucer acquisition which will materially change the company's business mix and earnings stream,” KBW wrote in a report regarding The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. THG. “Raising our 2011 EPS,” KBW added. “Maintain a Market Perform.” Hanover Insurance Group closed Monday at $42.25.