16 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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16 Insurance stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Markel Corporation (MKL) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty insurance products and programs to a variety of niche markets. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MKL stock.

This week, Everest Re Group, Ltd. (RE) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Everest Re Group, Ltd. underwrites reinsurance and insurance products. The company also gets A’s in free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RE stock.

Enstar Group Limited (ESGR) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Enstar Group Limited acquires and manages insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, earnings growth, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ESGR stock.

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) improves from a C to a B rating this week. Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is an insurance holding company that is engaged in individual and group life, asset-intensive, critical illness and financial reinsurance. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth, earnings surprise, earnings momentum, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RGA stock.

This week, Assurant, Inc.’s (AIZ) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. Assurant, Inc. is a provider of specialized insurance products and services in North America and international markets. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth, earnings growth, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AIZ stock.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Arch Capital Group Ltd. writes insurance and reinsurance on a worldwide basis. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth, earnings momentum, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACGL stock.

This is a strong week for Allstate Corporation (ALL). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Allstate Corporation is engaged in the personal property and casualty insurance business, as well as the life insurance, retirement, and investment products business. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ALL stock.

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a B last week to a A. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. is a global professional services firm providing advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital. The company also gets A’s in return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MMC stock.

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (AGII) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. is an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions, earnings surprise, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AGII stock.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s (AJG) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. provides its domestic and international customers with insurance brokerage and third-party claims settlement and administration services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AJG stock.

The rating of First American Financial Corporation (FAF) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. First American Financial Corporation provides insurance services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FAF stock.

Brown & Brown, Inc.’s (BRO) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Brown & Brown, Inc. engages in the marketing and sale of insurance products and services in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BRO stock.

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. operates as an insurance holding company specializing in homeowners’ insurance products. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, return on equity, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UVE stock.

Independence Holding Company (IHC) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to a A. Independence Holding Company sells life and health insurance. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IHC stock.

United Insurance Holdings Corp. (UIHC) improves from a C to a B rating this week. United Insurance Holdings Corp. is a property and casualty insurance company that sources, writes, and services residential property and casualty insurance policies in Florida, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and North Carolina. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, earnings growth, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UIHC stock.

This week, Till Capital Ltd’s (TIL) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TIL 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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