Progressive Reports January Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for January 2010:
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| (millions, except per share amounts and ratios) | January | January | Change | ||||||||
| 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||
| Net premiums written1 | $ | 1,336.7 | $ | 1,217.3 | 10 % | ||||||
| Net premiums earned | $ | 1,329.7 | $ | 1,302.2 | 2 % | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 71.2 | $ | 98.2 | (27)% | ||||||
| Per share | $ | .11 | $ | .15 | (27)% | ||||||
| Total pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities | $ | (8.1) | $ | (29.1) | (72)% | ||||||
| Combined ratio | 93.6 | 89.0 | 4.6 pts. | ||||||||
| Average diluted equivalent shares | 667.0 | 672.2 | (1)% | ||||||||
| 1 See the “Monthly Commentary” section in the complete release, using the link below, for discussion. | |||||||||||
| (in thousands) | January | January | Change | ||||||||
| 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||
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Policies in Force: |
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| Agency – Auto | 4,329.1 | 4,288.9 | 1 % | ||||||||
| Direct – Auto | 3,267.4 | 2,859.2 | 14 % | ||||||||
| Total Personal Auto | 7,596.5 | 7,148.1 | 6 % | ||||||||
| Total Special Lines | 3,430.4 | 3,348.4 | 2 % | ||||||||
| Total Personal Lines | 11,026.9 | 10,496.5 | 5 % | ||||||||
| Total Commercial Auto | 509.0 | 534.5 | (5)% | ||||||||
See the complete release at http://investors.progressive.com/pdf/mreport-0110.pdf for further information. If you experience technical difficulties using this link, please e-mail investor_relations@progressive.com and a PDF of the release will be sent to you promptly.
Progressive is scheduled to hold a one-hour conference call to address questions on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., eastern time, subsequent to the posting of our 2009 Shareholders’ Report online and the filing of our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K with the SEC. Registration for the teleconference and webcast is available at http://investors.progressive.com/events.aspx.
About
Progressive
The
Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since 1937, is
one
of the country’s largest auto insurance groups, the largest seller of
motorcycle policies and a market leader in commercial auto insurance
based on premiums written.
Progressive is committed to becoming consumers’ #1 choice for auto insurance by providing competitive rates and innovative products and services that meet drivers’ needs throughout their lifetimes, including superior online and in-person customer service, and best-in-class, 24-hour claims service, such as its concierge level of claims service available at service centers located in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States.
Progressive companies offer consumers choices in how to shop for, buy and manage their auto insurance policies. Progressive offers its products, including personal and commercial auto, motorcycle, boat and recreational vehicle insurance, through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies throughout the U.S. and online and by phone directly from the Company. Private passenger auto products and prices are different when purchased directly from Progressive or through independent agencies. To find an agent or to get a quote, go to http://www.progressive.com. Progressive also has a branch that sells car insurance policies online in Australia at http://www.progressivedirect.com.au.
The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, are publicly traded at . For more information, including a guide to interpreting the monthly reporting package, visit http://www.progressive.com.