10 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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This week, the overall grades of 10 insurance stocks are lower, 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) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a 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. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up threefold from the week prior. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 30.80. To get an in-depth look at MIG, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MIG stock.

The rating of Crawford & Company Class B (CRD.B) slips from a C to a D. Crawford & Company is an independent provider of claims management solutions to insurance companies and self-insured entities. Shares of the stock are changing hands at twice the rate they were a week ago. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CRD.B stock.

State Auto Financial Corporation (STFC) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. 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.

This is a rough week for Erie Indemnity Company Class A (ERIE). The company’s rating falls to F from the previous week’s D. 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.

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.

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

Validus Holdings, Ltd. (VR) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. 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.

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 (OB) drops from a C to a D rating. OneBeacon Insurance Group offers specialized insurance products and services. The stock also rates an F in Sales Growth. 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 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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