Progressive Reports October 2021 Results

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, Nov. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today reported the following results for October 2021:

	October
(millions, except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited)	2021			2020			Change
Net premiums written	$	4,346.6		$	3,795.3		15	%
Net premiums earned	$	4,397.8		$	3,893.8		13	%
Net income	$	373.8		$	238.5		57	%
Per share available to common shareholders	$	0.63		$	0.40		58	%
Total pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities	$	302.1		$	(40.3	)	NM
Combined ratio	97.2				92.6		4.6 pts.
Average equivalent diluted common shares	586.4				587.7		0	%

NM = Not Meaningful

	October
(thousands; unaudited)	2021		2020		Change
Policies in Force
Personal Lines
Agency – auto	7,961.1		7,583.4		5 %
Direct – auto	9,628.3		8,840.1		9 %
Total personal auto	17,589.4		16,423.5		7 %
Total special lines	5,288.9		4,911.9		8 %
Total Personal Lines	22,878.3		21,335.4		7 %
Total Commercial Lines	964.3		815.4		18 %
Total Property business	2,750.2		2,443.1		13 %
Companywide Total	26,592.8		24,593.9		8 %

See Progressive’s complete monthly earnings release for additional information.

About Progressive

Progressive Insurance^SM makes it easy to understand, buy and use car insurance, home insurance, and other protection needs. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach us whenever, wherever and however it's most convenient - online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, on a mobile device or in-person with a local agent.

Progressive provides insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes; it is the third largest car insurer in the country, a leading seller of motorcycle and commercial auto insurance, and one of the top 15 homeowners insurance carriers. 

Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name Your Price^®, Snapshot^®, and HomeQuote Explorer^®.

The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at NYSE: PGR.

Company Contact:
Douglas S. Constantine
(440) 910-3563
investor_relations@progressive.com

The Progressive Corporation
6300 Wilson Mills Road
Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143
http://www.progressive.com

Progressive October 2021 Complete Earnings Release: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/a5826978-644a-4adb-933a-e44ef6be9d87