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”).

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’s trailing PE Ratio is 28.40. To get an in-depth look at MIG, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MIG stock.

Crawford & Company Class B (CRD.B) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. 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.

State Auto Financial Corporation’s (STFC) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last 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 rates an F in Earnings Momentum. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 529.7% from the week prior. To get an in-depth look at STFC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of STFC stock.

Erie Indemnity Company Class A (ERIE) earns an F this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D. Erie Indemnity is involved in the property/casualty insurance business. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ERIE stock.

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.

The rating of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (AHL) declines this week 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 week, Validus Holdings, Ltd.’s (VR) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. Validus Holdings provides reinsurance and insurance coverage in the property and marine markets. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. To get an in-depth look at VR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VR stock.

This week, Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) drops from a D to an F rating. 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.

The rating of OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. Class A (OB) slips from a C to a D. OneBeacon Insurance Group offers specialized insurance products and services. The stock also rates 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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