Progressive Reports March 2022 Results
The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) reported financial results for March 2022 and Q1 2022, highlighting a 5% increase in net premiums written at $3,970.1 million compared to $3,772.5 million in March 2021. Net premiums earned also rose by 13% to $3,702.0 million. However, net income fell 60% to $226.5 million from $567.9 million year-over-year, with earnings per share decreasing 60% to $0.38. The combined ratio worsened to 97.2 from 90.7, indicating rising costs. The total pretax net realized gains dropped significantly, reflecting volatility in the securities market.
- 5% increase in net premiums written to $3,970.1 million
- 13% rise in net premiums earned to $3,702.0 million
- Total premiums increased by 3% year-over-year
- Net income decreased by 60% to $226.5 million
- Earnings per share fell by 60% to $0.38
- Combined ratio increased to 97.2 from 90.7
- Total pretax net realized gains dropped 68%
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, April 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today reported the following results for March 2022 and the first quarter of 2022:
March | Quarter | ||||||||||||||
(millions, except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | Change | 2022 | 2021 | Change | |||||||||
Net premiums written | $ | 3,970.1 | $ | 3,772.5 | $ | 13,181.0 | $ | 11,729.1 | |||||||
Net premiums earned | $ | 3,702.0 | $ | 3,269.9 | $ | 11,802.9 | $ | 10,420.2 | |||||||
Net income | $ | 226.5 | $ | 567.9 | (60)% | $ | 313.9 | $ | 1,480.0 | (79)% | |||||
Per share available to common shareholders | $ | 0.38 | $ | 0.96 | (60)% | $ | 0.52 | $ | 2.51 | (79)% | |||||
Total pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities | $ | 112.0 | $ | 348.7 | (68)% | $ | (445.3) | $ | 585.3 | (176)% | |||||
Combined ratio | 97.2 | 90.7 | 6.5 pts. | 94.5 | 89.3 | 5.2 pts. | |||||||||
Average diluted equivalent common shares | 586.3 | 586.6 | 586.3 | 586.9 |
March | |||||
(thousands; unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | Change | ||
Policies in Force | |||||
Personal Lines | |||||
Agency – auto | 7,758.4 | 7,863.5 | (1)% | ||
Direct – auto | 9,541.3 | 9,338.8 | |||
Total personal auto | 17,299.7 | 17,202.3 | |||
Total special lines | 5,345.9 | 5,026.7 | |||
Total Personal Lines | 22,645.6 | 22,229.0 | |||
Total Commercial Lines | 999.8 | 858.9 | |||
Total Property business | 2,802.2 | 2,566.3 | |||
Companywide Total | 26,447.6 | 25,654.2 | |||
See Progressive’s complete monthly earnings release for additional information.
About Progressive
Progressive Insurance® 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 March 2022 Complete Earnings Release: Download PDF
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