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PROGRESSIVE CORP/OH/ 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Aug 14, 2024)

Reports
Regulation FD·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed August 14, 2024
Period End
August 14, 2024
Security
PGR
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K177

PGR filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 177 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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  2. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’21Mar ’21
  3. Leadership change8-K · Jun ’26Jun ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed August 14, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) reported its July 2024 and year-to-date results in an 8-K furnished under Regulation FD (Exhibit 99).

July was a strong month: net income of $813.5 milliona ($1.38 diluted EPS per share available to common shareholders), net premiums written of $6.38 billion (up from the prior-year period, with year-to-date NPW at $43.24 billion), and a companywide combined ratio of 88.0 versus 90.6 in the prior-year month. Growth was broad-based, with companywide policies in force up 11% year over year to roughly 32.9 million, led by direct auto (up 15%) and property (up 13%). Profitability was supported by favorable reserve development.

Prior accident year development was favorable by $82.9 millionb in July (including a $42.9 million actuarial reduction), and year-to-date favorable development totals $145.4 million. The Property business was a notable driver, with a $60.4 million reduction in loss estimates tied to the May storms, though its year-to-date combined ratio of 122.4 reflects heavy catastrophe losses (41.8 points of net catastrophe loss ratio). Investment performance also contributed, with July net realized gains of $62.2 million and a fixed-income portfolio yielding a 4.0% pretax annualized book yield.

Balance sheet metrics were solid: book value per common share rose to $42.51c, shareholders' equity was $24.9 billion, the debt-to-total-capital ratio was 21.7%, and the fixed-income portfolio carried a weighted average credit quality of AA- with a 3.3-year duration. Net unrealized pretax losses on fixed-maturity securities narrowed to $(1,202.5) million, improving by $958.8 million from June. The company also disclosed that its monthly accounting calendar was converted to the Gregorian calendar in October 2023, which may distort year-over-year monthly comparisons through September 2024, and that August results are due September 13, 2024.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. July 2024 net income of $813.5 million, or $1.38 per diluted share; year-to-date net income of $4.60 billion ($7.80 diluted EPS).
  2. July net premiums written of $6.38 billion; year-to-date NPW of $43.24 billion, with growth led by Direct auto and Property.
  3. Companywide combined ratio of 88.0 in July, improved from 90.6 in the prior-year month; year-to-date combined ratio of 88.9.
  4. Companywide policies in force rose 11% year over year to 32.9 million, with Direct auto up 15% and Property up 13%.
  5. Favorable prior accident year reserve development of $82.9 million in July and $145.4 million year to date, supporting margins.
  6. Property business reported a 122.4 year-to-date combined ratio, driven by 41.8 points of catastrophe losses, though July saw a $60.4 million favorable adjustment on May storm losses.
  7. Book value per common share of $42.51; debt-to-total-capital ratio of 21.7%; fixed-income portfolio rated AA- with 3.3-year duration.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How strong was Progressive's July 2024 profitability?

    Progressive reported July net income of $813.5 million, or $1.38 per diluted share, with a companywide combined ratio of 88.0. That compares with a combined ratio of 90.6 in the prior-year month, indicating improved underwriting profitability in the period.

  2. Is Progressive still growing its policy base?

    Yes. Companywide policies in force reached 32.9 million, up 11% from a year earlier. Direct auto grew 15%, Agency auto grew 8%, special lines grew 8%, and the Property business grew 13%. Commercial Lines grew only 1%.

  3. What risks are visible in the Property business?

    Property had a year-to-date combined ratio of 122.4 and net catastrophe losses equal to 41.8 points of earned premium, reflecting severe weather. Results are volatile, and July included a $60.4 million favorable development on May storm losses. Investors should watch catastrophe exposure and reserve adjustments.

  4. Why might year-over-year monthly comparisons be less reliable?

    Since October 2023, Progressive has used a calendar aligned with the Gregorian calendar for monthly closings. The company says this should not materially affect quarterly or annual underwriting results, but it may distort monthly year-over-year comparisons through September 2024, so the company has limited monthly commentary.

  5. When will Progressive report August 2024 results?

    Progressive plans to release August 2024 results on Friday, September 13, 2024, before the market opens.

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