10 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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

This week, Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). Axis Capital Holdings provides various insurance and reinsurance products to worldwide operations. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AXS stock.

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc. (MIG) earns an F (“strong sell”) this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D (“sell”). 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 has a trailing PE Ratio of 30.60. 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 is a rough week for State Auto Financial Corporation (STFC). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. 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.

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 more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ERIE stock.

The rating of Progressive Corporation (PGR) declines this week 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. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up twofold from the week prior. To get an in-depth look at PGR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PGR stock.

The rating of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (AHL) slips from a C to a D. Aspen Insurance Holdings provides insurance and reinsurance solutions worldwide. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AHL stock.

This is a rough week for Validus Holdings, Ltd. (VR). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. Validus Holdings provides reinsurance and insurance coverage in the property and marine markets. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. To get an in-depth look at VR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VR stock.

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s D to an F. Cincinnati Financial markets property casualty insurance through independent insurance agents. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Earnings Revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CINF stock.

This week, OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. Class A’s (OB) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. OneBeacon Insurance Group offers specialized insurance products and services. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at OB, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OB 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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