4 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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For the current week, the overall ratings of four Insurance stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Phoenix Inc. (NYSE:PNX) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns a F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Phoenix is the holding company of Phoenix Life Insurance Company. The stock also earns F’s in Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, Earnings Revisions, and Earnings Surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PNX stock.

AmTrust Financial Services (NASDAQ:AFSI) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. Amtrust Financial Services is a property and casualty insurance holding company that mainly provides insurance for small businesses and extended warranty coverages for consumer and commercial goods. For a full analysis of AFSI stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Slipping from a C to a D rating, The Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE:THG) takes a hit this week. Hanover Insurance Group is a holding company. The stock also rates an F in Earnings Revisions. The stock price has fallen 6.7% over the past month, worse than the 2.2% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. To get an in-depth look at THG, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of THG stock.

Employers Holdings (NYSE:EIG) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D rating. Employers Holdings operates in the commercial property and casualty insurance industry in the United States. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Earnings Surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EIG stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here.


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