10 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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The ratings of 10 insurance stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Cincinnati Financial markets property casualty insurance through independent insurance agents. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Momentum and Earnings Revisions, CINF also gets F’s. For a full analysis of CINF stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Progressive Corporation (PGR) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a D to an F. Progressive is an insurance holding company that offers primarily personal and commercial automobile insurance, in addition to other property-casualty insurance products. To get an in-depth look at PGR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PGR stock.

Validus Holdings, Ltd.’s (VR) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Validus Holdings provides reinsurance and insurance coverage in the property and marine markets. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VR stock.

The rating of Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) declines this week from a C to a D. Axis Capital Holdings provides various insurance and reinsurance products to worldwide operations. For a full analysis of AXS stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc. (MIG) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s D drops to an F. Meadowbrook Insurance Group provides alternative risk management programs and services. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Cash Flow and Sales Growth. The stock price has dropped 7.1% over the past month, worse than the 1.7% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. To get an in-depth look at MIG, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MIG stock.

Slipping from a C to a D rating, Crawford & Company Class B (CRD.B) takes a hit this week. Crawford & Company is an independent provider of claims management solutions to insurance companies and self-insured entities. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CRD.B stock.

This week, State Auto Financial Corporation (STFC) drops from a C to a D rating. State Auto Financial is a property and casualty insurance company engaged in writing personal and business lines of insurance. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Momentum. To get an in-depth look at STFC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of STFC stock.

OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. Class A (OB) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. OneBeacon Insurance Group offers specialized insurance products and services. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OB stock.

The rating of Erie Indemnity Company Class A (ERIE) slips from a D to an F. Erie Indemnity is involved in the property/casualty insurance business. The stock also rates an F in Earnings Surprise. For a full analysis of ERIE stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (AHL) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a C to a D. Aspen Insurance Holdings provides insurance and reinsurance solutions worldwide. To get an in-depth look at AHL, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AHL 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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