MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO – November
14, 2018 -- The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today reported the following
results for October 2018:
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(millions,
except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited)
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October
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October
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Change
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2018
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2017
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Net premiums
written
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$
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3,251.4
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$
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2,758.2
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18 %
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Net premiums
earned
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$
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3,110.4
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$
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2,587.7
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20 %
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Net income
(loss) attributable to Progressive
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$
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(31.7)
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$
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160.1
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(120) %
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Per share available to common
shareholders1
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$
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(0.06)
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$
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0.27
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(121) %
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Total pretax
net realized gains (losses) on securities
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$
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(259.9)
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$
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2.2
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NM
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Combined ratio
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95.9
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92.5
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3.4 pts.
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Average
equivalent common shares1
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582.8
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585.6
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0 %
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PGR) today reported the following results for October 2018:
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NM=
Not Meaningful
1Since we reported a net loss, the amounts reported for October 2018
represent basic earnings per share and basic average equivalent shares since
the calculated diluted earnings per share were antidilutive. For October 2017,
amounts are reported on a diluted basis.
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(thousands;
unaudited)
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October
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October
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2018
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2017
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Change
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Policies in Force
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Vehicle
businesses:
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Agency – auto
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6,309.9
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5,590.0
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13 %
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Direct
– auto
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6,947.2
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5,974.7
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16 %
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Total personal auto
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13,257.1
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11,564.7
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15 %
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Total special lines
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4,406.3
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4,385.7
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0 %
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Total Personal Lines
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17,663.4
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15,950.4
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11 %
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Total Commercial Lines
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696.2
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643.5
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8 %
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Property
business
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1,893.0
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1,409.4
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34 %
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PGR) today reported the following results for October 2018:
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About Progressive
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies makes it easy to
understand, buy and use auto insurance.
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. Home insurance is
underwritten by select carriers, including American Strategic Insurance Corp.
and subsidiaries (ASI), our majority owned subsidiaries.
Progressive is the third largest auto insurer in the country; a leading seller
of motorcycle
and commercial
auto insurance; and through ASI, one of the top 20 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:
Julia Hornack
(440) 395-2164
The Progressive Corporation
6300 Wilson Mills Road
Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143
http://www.progressive.com
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