10 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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The overall ratings of 10 insurance stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a 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. To get an in-depth look at CINF, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CINF stock.

This week, Validus Holdings, Ltd. (VR) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). Validus Holdings provides reinsurance and insurance coverage in the property and marine markets. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. For a full analysis of VR stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. 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 this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D. 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 changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. To get an in-depth look at MIG, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MIG stock.

Crawford & Company Class B (CRD.B) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls 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 have been exchanging at an usually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For a full analysis of CRD.B stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

This is a rough week for State Auto Financial Corporation (STFC). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous 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 gets an F in Earnings Momentum. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up twofold from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of STFC stock.

This week, OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. Class A’s (OB) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. OneBeacon Insurance Group offers specialized insurance products and services. The stock also rates an F in Sales Growth. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up fourfold from the week prior. To get an in-depth look at OB, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OB stock.

Erie Indemnity Company Class A (ERIE) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s D to an F. Erie Indemnity is involved in the property/casualty insurance business. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. Shares of the stock have been exchanging at an usually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For a full analysis of ERIE stock, visit Portfolio Grader.

Slipping from a C to a D rating, Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (AHL) takes a hit this week. Aspen Insurance Holdings provides insurance and reinsurance solutions worldwide. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AHL stock.

The rating of Progressive Corporation (PGR) slips 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. 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 PGR, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PGR 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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