Progressive's October Earnings Rise: Here's How to Play the Stock

The Progressive Corporation (PGR) reported solid October 2024 results, wherein both the top line and the bottom lines increased year over year. Net premiums written improved 19%, driven by the strong performance of operating businesses. Combined ratio — the percentage of premiums paid out as claims and expenses — deteriorated 240 basis points (bps) from the prior-year quarter’s level to 94.1.PGR is one of the country’s largest auto insurance groups, the largest seller of motorcycle and boat policies, the ma ...