MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO - March 18, 2015 -- The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today reported the following results for February 2015:
| (millions, except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited) | February | February | Change | |||||
| 2015 | 2014 | |||||||
| Net premiums written | $ | 1,686.9 | $ | 1,538.7 | 10 % | |||
| Net premiums earned | $ | 1,438.9 | $ | 1,352.9 | 6 % | |||
| Net income | $ | 85.5 | $ | 47.0 | 82 % | |||
| Per share | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.08 | 84 % | |||
| Total pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities | ||||||||
| (including net impairment losses) | $ | 30.4 | $ | 5.7 | 433 % | |||
| Combined ratio | 94.8 | 97.2 | (2.4) pts. | |||||
| Average diluted equivalent shares | 591.4 | 597.6 | (1) % | |||||
| (thousands; unaudited) | February | February | ||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | Change | ||||||
| Policies in Force: | ||||||||
| Agency - auto | 4,758.2 | 4,860.2 | (2) % | |||||
| Direct - auto | 4,635.4 | 4,299.4 | 8 % | |||||
| Total personal auto | 9,393.6 | 9,159.6 | 3 % | |||||
| Total special lines | 4,026.4 | 3,977.5 | 1 % | |||||
| Total Personal Lines | 13,420.0 | 13,137.1 | 2 % | |||||
| Total Commercial Lines | 517.9 | 508.0 | 2 % | |||||
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 it whenever, wherever, and however it's most convenient-online at http://www.progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, on a mobile device or in-person with a local agent.
Progressive offers insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats and recreational vehicles, as well as home insurance from select carriers. 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®, Snapshot®, and Service Centers.
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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