4 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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

This week, Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (AMBC) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, Margin Growth and Sales Growth, AMBC also gets F’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AMBC stock.

The rating of Independence Holding Company (IHC) declines this week from a C to a D. Independence Holding sells life and health insurance. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at IHC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IHC stock.

United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. United Fire engages in writing property, casualty, and life insurance products and selling fixed annuities in the United States. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UFCS stock.

This is a rough week for Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. Class B (BWINB). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. Baldwin & Lyons markets and underwrites property and casualty insurance. The stock also rates an F in Earnings Surprise. To get an in-depth look at BWINB, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BWINB 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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