 Essent Group NYSE:ESNT and Triad Guaranty OTCMKTS:TGIC are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and dividends. Insider and Institutional Ownership 93.3 of Essent Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9 of ... 