4 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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For the current week, the overall ratings of four insurance stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (AMBC) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. The stock also earns F’s in Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, Margin Growth and Sales Growth. To get an in-depth look at AMBC, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AMBC stock.

This week, Independence Holding Company’s (IHC) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. Independence Holding sells life and health insurance. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. For more information, 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. To get an in-depth look at UFCS, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UFCS stock.

Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. Class B (BWINB) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. Baldwin & Lyons markets and underwrites property and casualty insurance. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. 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 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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