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.

The rating of Independence Holding Company (IHC) slips from a C to a D. 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.’s (UFCS) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s 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.

This is a rough week for Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. Class B (BWINB). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. Baldwin & Lyons markets and underwrites property and casualty insurance. The stock also rates an F in Earnings Surprise. 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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