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”).

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) earns an F (“strong sell”) this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D (“sell”). Cincinnati Financial markets property casualty insurance through independent insurance agents. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Momentum and Earnings Revisions, CINF also gets F’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CINF stock.

Validus Holdings, Ltd.’s (VR) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. 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, Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) drops from a C to a D rating. Axis Capital Holdings provides various insurance and reinsurance products to worldwide operations. For a full analysis of AXS stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

This week, Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.’s (MIG) rating worsens to an F from the company’s D rating a week ago. Meadowbrook Insurance Group provides alternative risk management programs and services. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Cash Flow and Sales Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MIG stock.

Crawford & Company Class B (CRD.B) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. Crawford & Company is an independent provider of claims management solutions to insurance companies and self-insured entities. For a full analysis of CRD.B stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

The rating of State Auto Financial Corporation (STFC) declines this week from a C 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 rates an F in Earnings Momentum. To get an in-depth look at STFC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of STFC stock.

OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. Class A (OB) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. OneBeacon Insurance Group offers specialized insurance products and services. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. For a full analysis of OB stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Erie Indemnity Company Class A’s (ERIE) rating weakens this week, dropping to an F versus last week’s D. Erie Indemnity is involved in the property/casualty insurance business. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. To get an in-depth look at ERIE, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ERIE stock.

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (AHL) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. Aspen Insurance Holdings provides insurance and reinsurance solutions worldwide. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AHL stock.

Progressive Corporation (PGR) earns an F this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D. Progressive is an insurance holding company that offers primarily personal and commercial automobile insurance, in addition to other property-casualty insurance products. For a full analysis of PGR stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

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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