MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today reported the following results for the month ended January 31, 2025:  January(millions, except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited) 2025  2024 ChangeNet premiums written$6,481 $5,496 18 %Net premiums earned$6,586 $5,386 22 %Net income$1,117 $701 59 %Per share available to common shareholders$1.90 $1.18 61 %Total pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities$109 $17 NM  Combined ratio 84.1  87.3 (3.2 ...

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The Progressive Corporation (PGR) reported solid fourth-quarter 2024 results, wherein both the top and bottom lines increased year over year. Net premiums written improved 20%, driven by the strong performance of operating businesses.Combined ratio — the percentage of premiums paid out as claims and expenses — improved 80 basis points (bps) from the prior-year quarter’s level to 87.9%.PGR is one of the country’s largest auto insurance groups, the largest seller of motorcycle and boat policies, the market le ...

Core Insights - Progressive reported strong fourth-quarter results, exceeding both earnings and revenue expectations, with diluted EPS of $4.01 and revenue of $19.144 billion [1][2] Financial Performance - EPS (diluted) for Q4 2024 was $4.01, surpassing analysts' estimate of $3.57 and showing a 19.0% increase from $3.37 in Q4 2023 [2] - Revenue reached $19.144 billion, exceeding the estimated $18.297 billion and reflecting a 21.3% growth from $15.773 billion in the previous year [2] - Net income for the quarter was $2.356 billion, an 18.5% increase from $1.988 billion in Q4 2023 [2] - The combined ratio improved to 87.9%, a decrease of 80 basis points from 88.7% in the prior year [2] Business Overview - Progressive is the second-largest auto insurance provider in the U.S., with personal lines insurance, including auto policies, accounting for 79% of total net premiums in 2023 [3] - The company has focused on expanding market share through competitive pricing and technology, emphasizing a bundling strategy for auto and property insurance [4] Growth Highlights - Net premiums written in Q4 reached $18.105 billion, a 19.7% increase from $15.130 billion in the prior-year period [5] - The direct auto line saw a significant 32% year-over-year growth in net premiums written in December [5] - The number of property insurance policies in force increased by 14% from the previous year, with a 10% rise in net premiums earned in December [6] Strategic Focus - Progressive aims to maintain growth in both commercial and personal lines while leveraging its bundling strategy [7] - The company is committed to technological adoption to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency [8]

Core Insights - The Progressive Corporation reported a fourth-quarter 2024 earnings per share of $4.08, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 19% and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 37.8% [1] - Operating revenues for the quarter rose 20.3% year over year to $20.3 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate by 2.5% [2] Financial Performance - Net premiums written reached $18.1 billion, a 20% increase from $15.1 billion in the previous year [3] - Net premiums earned grew 21% to $19.1 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $18.7 billion [3] - The combined ratio improved by 80 basis points to 87.9% compared to the prior-year quarter [3] Full-Year Highlights - For the full year, operating revenues increased 21.6% to $75.1 billion, driven by a 20.7% rise in net premiums earned and a 49.7% increase in net investment income [4] - Total expenses rose 13% to $64.7 billion, influenced by higher losses, policy acquisition costs, and underwriting expenses [4] - The combined ratio improved by 610 basis points to 88.8% for the full year [4] Policy Growth - Policies in force in the Personal Lines segment increased 18% year over year to 33.8 million [5] - The Direct Auto segment saw a 25% increase to 14 million policies, while Agency Auto increased 17% to 9.8 million [5] - The Commercial Auto segment rose 4% year over year to 1.1 million policies [5] Financial Metrics - Progressive's book value per share was $43.67 as of December 30, 2024, a 29.2% increase from $33.80 a year earlier [6] - Return on equity improved to 36.4% from 30% in the previous year [6] - The total debt-to-total capital ratio improved by 420 basis points to 21.2% [6]