Summary
The Progressive Corporation reported an 8% increase in total revenues to $4.44 billion for the first quarter of 2013, driven primarily by an 8% rise in net premiums earned. Net income saw a significant 20% increase, reaching $308.6 million, translating to $0.51 per diluted share. This performance was supported by a strong underwriting profit margin of 7.6% and growth in policies in force across key segments. The company's investment portfolio remains substantial, valued at $17.3 billion, and contributed positively to total return, although investment income was lower year-over-year due to reduced yields. Capital management remained a focus, with continued share repurchases and a stable debt-to-capital ratio. Progressive's growth strategy is centered on strategic initiatives such as expanding mobile acquisition capabilities, cross-selling products, and promoting its usage-based insurance product, Snapshot®. While rate increases implemented in 2012 contributed to premium growth, they also led to a decrease in new business applications and a slight decline in customer retention (policy life expectancy). The company is actively managing its underwriting expenses and loss trends, with a focus on maintaining a competitive pricing strategy and enhancing customer service.
Financial Highlights
34 data points| Revenue | $4.44B |
| Interest Expense | $30.60M |
| Net Income | $308.60M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.51 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.51 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 600.60M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 604.40M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 8% to $4.44 billion, driven by an 8% rise in net premiums earned.
- 2Net income grew by 20% to $308.6 million, or $0.51 per diluted share.
- 3Underwriting profit margin improved to 7.6% from 5.9% in the prior year's quarter.
- 4Policies in force increased by 2% companywide, with Personal Lines growing by 2% and Commercial Auto by 1%.
- 5The investment portfolio was valued at $17.3 billion, contributing positively to total return with a 2.1% FTE total return for the quarter.
- 6Share repurchases continued, with approximately 2.3 million shares repurchased for $51.3 million in the first quarter of 2013.
- 7Rate increases in 2012 contributed to premium growth but also resulted in a decrease in new business applications and a slight reduction in policy life expectancy.