The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for May
2012:
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(millions, except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited)
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May
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May
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Change
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2012
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2011
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Net premiums written
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$
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1,217.4
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$
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1,134.6
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7%
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Net premiums earned
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$
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1,230.0
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$
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1,142.1
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8%
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Net income
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$
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43.9
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$
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74.1
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(41)%
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Per share
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$
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.07
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$
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.11
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(37)%
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Total pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities
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(including net impairment losses)
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$
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2.7
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NM
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Combined ratio
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97.5
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93.1
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4.4 pts.
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Average diluted equivalent shares
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608.6
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648.3
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(6)%
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NM = Not Meaningful
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(thousands; unaudited)
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May
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May
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Change
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2012
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2011
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Policies in Force:
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Agency – auto
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4,863.2
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4,596.9
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6 %
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Direct – auto
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4,018.5
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3,759.4
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7 %
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Total personal auto
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8,881.7
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8,356.3
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6 %
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Total special lines
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3,939.2
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3,750.4
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5 %
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Total Personal Lines
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12,820.9
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12,106.7
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6 %
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Total Commercial Auto
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521.7
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510.3
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2 %
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See the complete release at http://investors.progressive.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=81824&p=irol-finRel
for further information. If you experience technical difficulties using
this link, please email investor_relations@progressive.com
and a PDF of the release will be sent to you promptly.
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About Progressive
Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2012, The Progressive
Group of Insurance Companies makes it easy to understand, buy, and use
auto insurance. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach it
whenever, wherever, and however it’s most convenient—online at http://www.progressive.com,
by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, or in-person with a local agent.
Progressive offers insurance for personal and commercial autos and
trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes. It’s the
fourth largest auto insurer in the country, the largest seller of
motorcycle insurance, and a leader in commercial auto insurance.
Progressive also offers car insurance online in Australia at http://www.progressiveonline.com.au.
Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering
shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like
Name Your Price®, the Snapshot Discount®, and a
concierge level of claims service.
The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village,
Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at (NYSE:PGR).
