Kinsale Capital Is Down Bad -- Here's Why I'm Still Holding

By Matt Frankel, CFP – Mar 14, 2026 at 7:41AM ESTKinsale Capital Group (KNSL +0.22%) hasn't exactly been a strong performer lately, as competitive headwinds are weighing on the company's growth. In this video, I'll give my honest take on why the stock has performed so poorly and why I'm still holding my shares for the long term. *Stock prices used were the morning prices of March 11, 2026. The video was published on March 14, 2026. Read NextJul 25, 2025 •By Josh Kohn-LindquistWhy Kinsale Capital Stock Popped, Then Dropped TodayJul 24, 2025 •By Matt Frankel, CFPKinsale Reports Highest Net Income EverApr 17, 2025 •By Motley Fool YouTubeKinsale Capital: A High Performer in Specialty InsuranceApr 15, 2025 •By Matt Frankel, CFPIf the Stock Market Crashes Again, You'll Be Glad You Own These 2 StocksMar 7, 2025 •By Matt Frankel, CFPIs Kinsale Capital Group a Stock to Buy and Hold Forever? Here's Why It Could Be.Feb 13, 2025 •By Motley Fool Markets TeamKinsale Capital: Q4 Premium Revenue Climbs About the AuthorMatt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise.TMFMattFrankelX@MattFrankelCFPStocks MentionedKinsale Capital GroupNYSE: KNSL$362.67(+0.22%)+$0.81*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.