10 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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The grades of 10 insurance stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

CNinsure, Inc. Sponsored ADR (CISG) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. CNinsure is an independent insurance intermediary company that operates in China. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Surprise, Cash Flow, Margin Growth and Sales Growth, CISG also gets A’s. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CISG stock.

Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation (IPCC) is bettering its rating of C (“hold”) from last week to a B (“buy”) this week. Infinity Property and Casualty provides personal automobile insurance throughout the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IPCC stock.

This is a strong week for Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE). The company’s rating climbs to A from the previous week’s B. Universal Insurance Holdings operates as an insurance holding company specializing in homeowners’ insurance products. 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 C to a B. Independence Holding sells life and health insurance. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IHC stock.

Arch Capital Group (ACGL) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Arch Capital writes insurance and reinsurance on a worldwide basis. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACGL stock.

This week, Everest RE Group, Ltd. (RE) pushes up from a B to an A rating. Everest Re underwrites reinsurance and insurance products. The stock’s dividend yield is 3.8%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RE stock.

This week, Validus Holdings, Ltd.’s (VR) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. Validus Holdings provides reinsurance and insurance coverage in the property and marine markets. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VR stock.

Donegal Group Inc. Class A (DGICA) improves from a C to a B rating this week. Donegal Group offers personal and commercial lines of property and casualty insurance to businesses and individuals. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DGICA stock.

This is a strong week for Aon plc (AON). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Aon provides risk management and human capital consulting services, including solutions to workforce productivity and insurance and reinsurance brokerage. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AON stock.

Mercury General Corporation’s (MCY) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to an A from last week’s B. Mercury General operates as an insurance holding company, engaged mainly in writing automobile insurance. At present, the stock has a dividend yield of 2.5%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MCY 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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