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Progressive Corporation — Guide to Interpreting Monthly Results (company IR deck)
Progressive Corporation (PGR) · 14 slides · Filed Oct 21, 2026
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Slide 1 — Interpreting The Progressive Corporation’s
Interpreting The Progressive Corporation’s Monthly Financial Reporting Package Last revised: January 2024
Slide 2 — PROGRESSIVE NEWS RELEASE
1 Progressive’s Investor Relations Program seeks to provide stakeholders with information necessary to make reasoned investment decisions about our debt and equity securities. We report financial performance monthly in order to give investors and creditors some of the same information Progressive’s management uses to assess business performance. Questions received since we began this practice suggest some financial statement users are not familiar with financial reporting terms used by the property-casualty insurance industry. We provide this guide to help readers better understand our monthly reporting package. Further information can be found in our publicly filed documents, which are located in the Investors section of Progressive’s website at: http://investors.progressive.com. Please share comments and suggestions for improvement with Douglas Constantine, The Progressive Corporation, 6300 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Village, OH 44143 (email: investor_relations@progressive. com; phone: 440-395-3707). PROGRESSIVE REPORTS MONTHLY RESULTS MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO—The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today reported the following results for the current month: (millions, except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited) Net premiums written Net premiums earned Net income (loss) Per share available to common shareholders Total pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities Combined ratio Average diluted equivalent common shares (thousands; unaudited) Policies in Force Personal Lines: Agency—Auto Direct—Auto Total Personal Auto Total Special Lines Total Personal Lines Total Commercial Lines Total Property business Companywide total Progressive offers personal and commercial insurance throughout the United States. Our Personal Lines business writes insurance for personal autos and special lines products. Our Commercial Lines business writes auto-related liability and physical damage insurance, business-related general liability and property insurance predominately for small businesses, and workers’ compensation insurance primarily for the transportation industry. Our Property business writes residential property insurance for homeowners, other property owners, and renters. Policies in Force. The number of outstanding insur- ance contracts as of the balance sheet date. The Progressive Corporation Company contact: 6300 Wilson Mills Road Douglas S. Constantine Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143 440-395-3707 http://www.progressive.com [email protected] NEWS RELEASE PROGRESSIVE NEWS RELEASE Policies in Force. The number of outstanding insurance contracts as of the balance sheet date. Page 1
Slide 3 — (millions)
2 Net premiums earned. The share of policy proceeds exposed to loss within a reporting period. A $600, six-month policy written on October 1 would result in $100 of premiums earned for each of the next six months. Earned premium results from reduction of the balance sheet’s unearned premiums liability. Investment income. Income from financial instruments in our investment portfolio. Major components include bond interest, as well as dividend income from preferred and common stocks. Net realized gains (losses) on securities. This section represents realized gains (losses) on security activity (e.g., security sales, holding period valuation changes) and other activity such as on fixed-maturity securities. Net realized gains (losses) on security sales. Represents the difference between proceeds received from invest- ment securities sold during the reporting period and the amortized cost of those securities. In addition, it includes re- coveries from litigation settlements. Net holding period gains (losses) on securities. This item includes valuation changes on equity securities, deriva- tive instruments, and certain hybrid securities that are required to be reported as a component of realized gains and losses. Other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) losses. Companies are required to perform periodic reviews of fixed- maturity securities in their investment portfolios to determine whether a decline in the value of a security is other-than- temporary. If we intend to sell, or if it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell, the security prior to recovery, the entire amount of the OTTI loss will be recorded in earnings. To the extent that it is more likely than not that we will hold the debt security until recovery, we need to determine if any of the decline in value is due to a credit loss (i.e., where the present value of cash flows expected to be collected are lower than the amortized cost basis of the se- curity) and, if so, we would recognize that portion of the impairment in earnings, with the balance (i.e., non-credit- related impairment) recognized as part of our net unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income. Total OTTI losses. Represents total OTTI losses recognized in earnings during the periods presented. Non-credit losses, net of credit losses recognized on previously recorded non-credit OTTI losses. Represents non-credit losses, net of credit losses recognized on previously recorded non-credit OTTI losses recognized in earnings during the periods presented. A negative amount for the period reflects credit losses reclassified from other comprehensive income that exceeded the amount of non-credit OTTI losses recognized in other comprehensive income during the period. Net impairment losses recognized in earnings. Represents the OTTI losses recognized in the Comprehensive Income Statement. Total net realized gains (losses) on securities. The total of all gains (losses) on securities, including certain OTTI losses, recognized in the Comprehensive Income Statement. Net premiums written Revenues: Total revenues Service revenues. Revenue recognized for non-insurance services provided to customers. Service revenues include commis- sions received from our alliances with unaffiliated homeowner and other insurance companies who offer customers home, condo, renters, and other insurance and with unaffiliated commercial auto insurance companies who offer customers general liability, business owner, and workers’ compensation insurance as well as fees for providing third-party claims and underwriting services and co-brokerage commission income related to reinsurance transactions. Other gains (losses). From time to time, we may recognize gains or losses outside of the ordinary course of business. The company will describe significant items reported on this line item in the monthly release. Fees and other revenues. Primarily represents fees collected from policyholders relating to installment charges in accordance with our bill plans, as well as late payment and insufficient funds fees. Other revenues may include revenue from the sale of tax credits, rental income, and other revenue transactions. Net premiums written. The dollar value of all new and renewal insurance policies sold during the reporting period (Direct premiums written) less the share of policy proceeds ceded to reinsurers who assume some of the underwriting risk borne by Progressive. Assuming there is no reinsurance arrangement, a six-month auto insurance policy with a price of $600 sold on October 1 would cause $600 of net premiums written during the month of October. Mix shifts across geography and underwriting tiers can affect average premium dollars per policy and distort attempts to decompose revenue growth into unit (i.e., policies in force) and price changes. Service revenues Fees and other revenues Other gains (losses) Net realized gains (losses) on securities: Net realized gains (losses) on security sales Net holding period gains (losses) on securities Other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) losses: Total OTTI losses Non-credit losses, net of credit losses recognized on previously recorded non-credit OTTI losses Net impairment losses recognized in earnings Total net realized gains (losses) on securities Investment income Net premiums earned (millions) (unaudited) THE PROGRESSIVE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT Other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) losses. Companies are required to perform periodic reviews of fixed- maturity securities in their investment portfolios to determine whether a decline in the value of a security is other-than- temporary. If we intend to sell, or if it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell, the security prior to recovery, the entire amount of the OTTI loss will be recorded in earnings. To the extent that it is more likely than not that we will hold the debt security until recovery, we need to determine if any of the decline in value is due to a credit loss (i.e., where the present value of cash flows expected to be collected are lower than the amortized cost basis of the security) and, if so, we would recognize that portion of the impairment in earnings, with the balance (i.e., non-credit- related impairment) recognized as part of our net unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income. Non-credit losses, net of credit losses recognized on previously recorded non-credit OTTI losses Page 2
Slide 4 — Comprehensive Income Statement (continued)
3 Provision (benefit) for income taxes. Estimated U.S. federal and state income taxes associated with earnings of the reporting period. Tax deductions, such as municipal bond interest income and the corporate dividends received deductions, and investment tax credits reduce the provision from the statutory tax rate. Investment expenses. Payroll, custodian, brokerage, information technology, and ad- ministrative costs associated with managing the investment portfolio and capital planning. Service expenses. Costs matched with service revenues that are primarily payroll ex- penses. Expenses also include costs for our alliance with homeowner insurance compa- nies, including advertising costs. Interest expense. Interest and amortization incurred on outstanding debt, net of inter- est capitalized for construction projects, and certain computer software development. In addition, we entered into forecasted debt issuance hedges against possible rises in inter- est rates prior to issuing certain of our debt instruments. The gains (losses) on these hedges were deferred and are being amortized as adjustments to interest expense over the life of the related debt issuances. Other expense. Includes expenses not associated with underwriting or investment operations (e.g., goodwill impairment). Losses and loss adjustment expenses. Claim payments and claims handling costs recognized during the reporting period. Also referred to as incurred losses, these expenses include both cash payments and changes in loss and loss adjustment expense reserves. Incurred losses less the change in net loss and loss adjustment expense reserves (defined on page 11) equals the amount of paid losses during the period. Policy acquisition costs. Commissions, premium taxes, payroll, and other expenses relating to the successful acquisition of new and renewal insurance contracts. Policy ac- quisition costs represent the amortization of deferred acquisition costs (DAC), which is an asset recognized on the Balance Sheet, over the policy period in which the related premiums are earned. Other underwriting expenses. Overhead expenses associated with running an insur- ance company. Includes payroll for employees in servicing and administrative functions and advertising costs. Interest expense Service expenses Investment expenses Other underwriting expenses Policy acquisition costs Provision (benefit) for income taxes Losses and loss adjustment expenses Comprehensive Income Statement (continued) Expenses: Income (loss) before income taxes Net income (loss) Total expenses Other expense Policy acquisition costs. Commissions, premium taxes, payroll, and other expenses relating to the successful acquisition of new and renewal insurance contracts. Policy acquisition costs represent the amortization of deferred acquisition costs (DAC), which is an asset recognized on the Balance Sheet, over the policy period in which the related premiums are earned. Service expenses. Costs matched with service revenues that are primarily payroll expenses. Expenses also include costs for our alliance with homeowner insurance companies, including advertising costs. Interest expense. Interest and amortization incurred on outstanding debt, net of interest capitalized for construction projects, and certain computer software development. In addition, we entered into forecasted debt issuance hedges against possible rises in interest rates prior to issuing certain of our debt instruments. The gains (losses) on these hedges were deferred and are being amortized as adjustments to interest expense over the life of the related debt issuances. Page 3
Slide 5 — Comprehensive Income Statement (continued)
Other comprehensive income (loss): Total net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed-maturity securities. Represents the change during the period between the fair value and the amortized cost of our fixed- maturity security holdings. Net unrealized gains (losses) on forecasted transactions. In connection with our debt issuances, or for other purposes, we may invest in forecasted transactions. The amount reflects the change in the unrealized gains (losses) on any open forecasted transactions, as well as the amortization into income of the gains (losses) on the closed transactions. Foreign currency translation adjustment. When valuing foreign operations, we are required to translate the assets and liabilities for certain of our operations using the foreign currency exchange rate in effect at the end of the accounting period. Equity items (e.g., contributions and net income) are valued at the rates in effect at the time the contributions and net income occur. The balancing amount is the foreign currency translation adjustment. The change in this translation adjustment between periods is a component of other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income (loss). The sum of the above three amounts. It represents the total of certain gains (losses) of the company which are recognized in an equity account instead of recognized in a profit or loss account. Total comprehensive income (loss). The sum of net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). The line item includes all changes in accumulated other comprehensive income during the period. Comprehensive income attempts to measure the sum total of all operating and financial events that have changed the value of an owner’s interest in a business. Changes in: Total net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed-maturity securities Net unrealized gains (losses) on forecasted transactions Foreign currency translation adjustment Other comprehensive income (loss) Total comprehensive income (loss) 4 Comprehensive Income Statement (continued) Page 4
Slide 6 — Computation of Net Income and Comprehensive Income Per Share & Investment Results
5 Per common share. The amount of earnings attributable to the average number of basic or diluted common shares outstanding during the reporting period. We disclose both net income (loss) per share and comprehensive income (loss) per share. Fully taxable equivalent total return. A pretax measure of portfolio return during the reporting period which includes investment income, realized capital gains (losses) plus unrealized changes in the market value of security holdings, using a time-weighted measure of security positions. We gross up investment income to eliminate distortions caused by tax preferences described in provision for income taxes on page 3. Fixed-income securities: bonds and preferred stocks Common stocks: primarily large/mid capitalization domestic equities (e.g., Russell 1000 Index) Fully taxable equivalent (FTE) total return: Fixed-income securities Common stocks The following table sets forth the computation of per share results: The following table sets forth the investment results for the period: Total portfolio Basic. Average common shares outstanding for the calculation of basic per share amounts begins with the common shares outstanding (see page 12) at the beginning of the period (excluding unvested restricted equity awards) and time-weights the activity for the period. Activity may include share repurchases, which reduce common shares outstanding, and restricted equity vesting, which increase this amount. Net effect of dilutive stock-based compensation. Represents eligible re- stricted stock unit awards granted using the Treasury Stock method prescribed by current accounting guidance. Diluted. The sum of average common shares outstanding (basic) and the net effect of dilutive stock-based compensation. If a loss attributable to common sharehoders is reported, basic average common shares outstanding is used, as dilutive earnings per share are antidilutive. Pretax annualized investment income book yield. A measure whereby in- vestment income for the respective period (e.g., month, year-to-date) is annualized and expressed as a percent of the average book value of the portfolio, excluding net unsettled security transactions, for the same period. Per common share: Per common share: Net effect of dilutive stock-based compensation Pretax annualized investment income book yield Computation of Net Income and Comprehensive Income Per Share & Investment Results Preferred share dividends. The holders of our Series B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cu- mulative Perpetual Serial Preferred Shares are entitled to receive a quarterly cash divi- dend at a floating rate equal to the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), or a comparable successor base rate after the end of LIBOR, plus a spread of 2.539% applied to the stated amount per share. As the cash required to pay preferred Series B dividends is ineligible for distribution to common shareholders, the preferred dividend amount is excluded from net income and comprehensive income attributable to Progressive when calculating per share amounts. Net income (loss) Less: Preferred share dividends Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders Comprehensive income (loss) Less: Preferred share dividends Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders Basic Diluted Diluted Average common shares outstanding—Basic Total average equivalent common shares—Diluted Preferred share dividends. The holders of our Series B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Perpetual Serial Preferred Shares are entitled to receive a quarterly cash dividend at a floating rate equal to the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), or a comparable successor base rate after the end of LIBOR, plus a spread of 2.539% applied to the stated amount per share. As the cash required to pay preferred Series B dividends is ineligible for distribution to common shareholders, the preferred dividend amount is excluded from net income and comprehensive income attributable to Progressive when calculating per share amounts. Page 5
Slide 7 — Vehicles
Current Month Vehicles Agency Direct Total Personal Lines Business Property Business Companywide Total Commercial Lines Business 6 Personal Lines Business. Vehicle insurance policies sold to households. Major lines of business include private passenger auto, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, and boat insurance. Agency. The portion of our Personal Lines business sold through inde- pendent agents, as well as brokers in New York and California. We pay a commission to these intermediaries while their customer remains in- sured with Progressive. Direct. The balance of our Personal Lines business, which is written directly by Progressive online, by phone, or on a mobile device. Companywide Total. The sum of all consolidated insurance results. Balances tie to the consolidated Comprehensive Income Statement. Includes the results for our other indemnity businesses, which manage our run-off businesses. Commercial Lines Business. Commercial insurance policies sold for auto- related liability and physical damage insurance, business-related general liability and property insurance predominately for small businesses, and workers’ compensation insurance primarily for the transportation industry. Property Business. Property insurance policies sold primarily to households for homes, condos, and renters. Agency. The portion of our Personal Lines business sold through independent agents, as well as brokers in New York and California. We pay a commission to these intermediaries while their customer remains insured with Progressive. Page 6
Slide 8 — Supplemental Information (continued)
7 The top section of Supplemental Information presents growth rates by business segment relative to the same reporting period in the previous year. Growth in net premiums written compares the dollar value of new and renewal policies sold in reporting periods. Dollar amounts represent the number of policies sold multiplied by the dollar value of individual insurance policies. Mix changes across geography and underwriting tiers complicate comparisons. If we reduced prices in a densely populated state with high average premiums, we would likely sell proportionately more policies in that jurisdiction and raise the countrywide average dollars per policy even though we lowered rates. Assuming a constant mix of policy periods (six-month and annual policies), a net premiums written (NPW) balance greater than a net premiums earned (NPE) balance indicates growth in the dollar value of insurance policies sold during the reporting period. Also assuming a constant mix of policy periods, a higher growth rate in NPW compared to that for NPE suggests accelerating expansion. A growth rate for NPE that exceeds that for NPW may suggest slower period-over-period growth. In other words, differences in growth rates among the account balances may indicate inflection points in volume trends. Seasonal patterns (e.g., proportionally fewer motorcycle policies sold in the winter) can distort this relationship. Net Premiums Written % Growth in NPW Net Premiums Earned % Growth in NPE GAAP Ratios Loss/LAE ratio Expense ratio Combined ratio GAAP ratios. Measure underwriting profitability when results are re- corded using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which emphasize matching revenues with expenses over an indefinite time horizon. Loss/LAE ratio. This measure represents management’s estimate of the share of premiums that will be used to settle claims, net of certain fees and other revenues, and is calculated by dividing incurred losses and loss adjust- ment expenses (LAE) by net premiums earned. Higher ratios can suggest adverse selection, rate inadequacy, or degradation in claims handling quality. Expense ratio. The sum of policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses, net of certain fees and other revenues, divided by net premiums earned. This measure estimates the share of collected premium used to run the underwriting part of the business. Lower values suggest greater effi- ciency. Combined ratio. Arguably, this is the most important diagnostic measure of property-casualty insurance companies. This profitability measure is the sum of the Loss/LAE and expense ratios. For example, a 96 combined ratio means the insurer has earned a 4% pretax profit on underwriting activity for the reporting period. Supplemental Information (continued) Net catastrophe loss ratio Net catastrophe loss ratio. This measure represents losses incurred including the impact of reinsurance and is calculated by dividing catastrophe losses by net premiums earned. GAAP ratios. Measure underwriting profitability when results are recorded using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which emphasize matching revenues with expenses over an indefinite time horizon. Loss/LAE ratio. This measure represents managements estimate of the share of premiums that will be used to settle claims, net of certain fees and other revenues, and is calculated by dividing incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses (LAE) by net premiums earned. Higher ratios can suggest adverse selection, rate inadequacy, or degradation in claims handling quality. Expense ratio. The sum of policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses, net of certain fees and other revenues, divided by net premiums earned. This measure estimates the share of collected premium used to run the underwriting part of the business. Lower values suggest greater efficiency. Page 7
Slide 9 — Supplemental Information (continued)
8 Actuarial Adjustments. Actuaries continually review patterns of how ad- justers settle claims and monitor variables such as changes in inflation rates and state insurance laws. As actuaries gather information, they may revise previously established reserve estimates. Progressive reports net actuarial ad- justments by business segment. Current accident year. The balance of actuarial adjustments made in the reporting period which apply to claims that occurred on or after January 1. Calendar year actuarial adjustment. The sum of all actuarial adjust- ments recorded during the current accounting period. Prior accident years. The subset of actuarial adjustments applicable to claims that occurred (but were not necessarily reported) before January 1 of the current year. Actuarial Adjustments Prior accident years Current accident year Calendar year actuarial adjustment Reserve Decrease/(Increase) In a perfect world, cash payments to settle claims would equal amounts previously reserved on the Balance Sheet. A claim payment below a previously established reserve balance gives rise to an increase in reported earnings and favorable reserve develop- ment. Claim payments exceeding previously estab- lished loss reserves cause reductions in reported earnings and unfavorable loss reserve develop- ment. Such credits and charges flow through the Comprehensive Income Statement’s losses and loss adjustment expenses line item. If an insurer secures additional information about a claim, but is not ready to settle the loss, a claims adjuster in the field or an actuary at the home office may adjust a previously established reserve balance. Reserve reductions increase reported earnings (and reserve increases reduce reported earnings) with changes flowing through the Comprehensive In- come Statement’s losses and loss adjustment ex- penses line item. “Accident year” and “calendar year” are concepts used to parse claims data into reporting periods. GAAP statements use the calendar year concept that records claims in the period a loss is reported to Progressive and subsequent reserve adjustments on claims that happened in prior years in the period that we become aware of the newly received infor- mation. On an annual basis, Progressive discloses accident year data, which allocates all known re- serve adjustments on claims back to the years losses occurred. A smaller difference between calendar and accident year loss ratios suggests more effective loss reserv- ing practices. A more detailed discussion of our loss reserving practices can be found in our Report on Loss Reserving Practices, which can be found on our investor website: investors.progressive.com/ financials/default.aspx. Supplemental Information (continued) Actuarial Adjustments. Actuaries continually review patterns of how ad- justers settle claims and monitor variables such as changes in inflation rates and state insurance laws. As actuaries gather information, they may revise previously established reserve estimates. Progressive reports net actuarial adjustments by business segment. In a perfect world, cash payments to settle claims would equal amounts previously reserved on the Balance Sheet. A claim payment below a previously established reserve balance gives rise to an increase in reported earnings and favorable reserve development. Claim payments exceeding previously established loss reserves cause reductions in reported earnings and unfavorable loss reserve development. Such credits and charges flow through the Comprehensive Income Statements losses and loss adjustment expenses line item. If an insurer secures additional information about a claim, but is not ready to settle the loss, a claims adjuster in the field or an actuary at the home office may adjust a previously established reserve balance. Reserve reductions increase reported earnings (and reserve increases reduce reported earnings) with changes flowing through the Comprehensive Income Statements losses and loss adjustment expenses line item. Accident year and calendar year are concepts used to parse claims data into reporting periods. GAAP statements use the calendar year concept that records claims in the period a loss is reported to Progressive and subsequent reserve adjustments on claims that happened in prior years in the period that we become aware of the newly received information. On an annual basis, Progressive discloses accident year data, which allocates all known reserve adjustments on claims back to the years losses occurred. Page 8
Slide 10 — Supplemental Information (continued)
9 Prior Accident Years Development All other development Total development Favorable/(Unfavorable) Actuarial adjustment Calendar year loss/LAE ratio Accident year loss/LAE ratio Prior Accident Years Development. This section shows all loss reserve development arising from information gathered during the year on claims that occurred before January 1. If we had the benefit of this information as of the previous year-end, we would have recorded the favorable or unfavorable adjustment in prior year financial statements. Calendar year loss/LAE ratio & Accident year loss/LAE ratio. These two figures show the effect of prior year develop- ment on the current year’s loss ratio. A smaller difference suggests better reserve accuracy. The accident year ratio includes losses that occurred during the current year; cal- endar year results include losses that occurred during the current year, as well as development recognized in the current year that arose from losses that took place before January 1. Example: Accident year loss/LAE Ratio 69.0% Calendar year loss/LAE Ratio 67.0% Favorable/(Unfavorable) development 2.0% Net premiums earned $1,000.0 Prior accident years development $20.0 All other development. This line shows loss development on prior years’ claims arising from events outside of actuarial reviews. Includes claims adjusters settling losses for amounts different than the amount reserved (and creating a gain or loss on settlement) or from Incurred But Not Recorded (IBNR) emergence in which we receive more or less late-reported claims than had been reserved as of the prior year-end. Supplemental Information (continued) Represents the amount of prior accident years development reflected in the current reporting period’s earnings. Calendar year loss/LAE ratio Accident year loss/LAE ratio. These two figures show the effect of prior year development on the current years loss ratio. A smaller difference suggests better reserve accuracy. The accident year ratio includes losses that occurred during the current year; calendar year results include losses that occurred during the current year, as well as development recognized in the current year that arose from losses that took place before January 1. Page 9
Slide 11 — 1,2,3These footnotes are explained on page 13 of this guide.
10 Fixed maturities. Interest-bearing or discounted securities, including redeemable preferred stock, that obligate issuers to pay investors specified sums of money. Amortized cost. The purchase price of a security, adjusted for amortization of any premium or discount as the bond approaches maturity. Net premiums receivable. The amount to be collected on previously sold policies. Premiums receivable goes down when policyholders pay billing invoices. This balance is independent of changes in the unearned premiums liability. The amount is also net of an allowance for receivables that we estimate we will not be able to collect. Deferred acquisition costs. Represents capitalized expenses associated with the successful acquisition of new and renewal insurance contracts and is amortized to the Comprehensive Income Statement through policy acquisition costs. Progressive amortizes all acquisition costs over the policy period, which is generally six months for personal auto and 12 months for commercial auto and the property business. Use of this account allows better matching of expenses with revenue recognition arising from amortization of the unearned premiums liability balance. Progressive does not defer advertising costs. Other assets. Includes property and equipment, prepaid expenses, cash and cash equivalents (including re- stricted cash), goodwill, intangible assets, recoverable income taxes, and net deferred tax assets. Other assets may also include net unsettled security transactions on collateral on open derivative positions (see footnote 2 on page 13). Equity securities. Common stock, non-redeemable preferred stock, and any alternative investments such as private equity. For Progressive, the vast majority of common stocks represents U.S. equity holdings designed to mimic performance of the Russell 1000 Index. The Russell 1000 Index is comprised of the S&P 500 (large cap) and the S&P 400 (mid cap) securities. A small amount of common stocks are managed actively against the S&P 500 Index. The security valuation method for these securities adjust portfolio holdings to fair value as of the balance sheet date and changes in value flow through the Comprehensive Income Statement’s net holding period gains (losses) on securities line item. Short-term investments. Cash and securities with redemptions or maturities occurring within one year, including receivables from securities lending activity. 1,2,3These footnotes are explained on page 13 of this guide. THE PROGRESSIVE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES BALANCE SHEET AND OTHER INFORMATION (millions—except per share amounts) (unaudited) Available-for-sale. This is a security valuation method which adjusts portfolio holdings to fair value as of the balance sheet date and records changes in value, net of anticipated income taxes, to net unrealized gains (losses) as part of shareholders’ equity. CONDENSED GAAP BALANCE SHEET: Investments, at fair value: Available-for-sale securities: Fixed maturities1 (amortized cost: $_____) Short-term investments (amortized cost: $_____) Total available-for-sale securities Equity securities: Nonredeemable preferred stocks (cost: $_____) Common equities (cost: $_____) Total equity securities Total investments2,3 Net premiums receivable Reinsurance recoverables (including $_____ on unpaid loss and LAE reserves) Deferred acquisition costs Other assets2 Total assets Reinsurance recoverables. The amount to be recovered on reinsured losses, including paid losses (fact) and unpaid losses (estimate). The recoverable is calculated based on the nature of losses covered under reinsurance agreements between Progressive and multiple reinsurers. Other assets. Includes property and equipment, prepaid expenses, cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash), goodwill, intangible assets, recoverable income taxes, and net deferred tax assets. Other assets may also include net unsettled security transactions on collateral on open derivative positions (see footnote 2 on page 13). Page 10
Slide 12 — Balance Sheet and Other Information (continued)
11 Unearned premiums Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity Other liabilities2 Debt Shareholders’ equity Total liabilities Other liabilities. Includes accounts payable, accrued operating expenses, net deferred income tax liabilities, and liabilities associated with securities lending or repurchase transactions. See footnote 2 on page 13 of this guide for further explanation. Debt. The amortized cost of outstanding debt financing provided by bond investors. Shareholders’ equity. Assets minus liabilities, as valued by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Represents the equity capital available to absorb adverse loss reserve development, financial market corrections, litigation, weather catastrophes, and other events that could affect capital adequacy. Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves (Gross). This line repre- sents management’s estimate of the liability to settle claims that have not yet been paid. We do not discount these reserves to reflect the time value of money. Claims adjusters or corporate actuaries may revise previously estab- lished reserve balances as they receive new information or may apply inflation factors to increase the reserves automatically as reserves age. Unearned premiums. A non-monetary liability measuring the value of insurance coverage to be provided on previously sold policies. Amortization of unearned premiums is reported on the Comprehensive Income Statement as premiums earned. For example, a $600, six-month policy written on October 1 would have a $500 remaining unearned premiums balance as of November 1. Balance Sheet and Other Information (continued) Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves (Net). Represents gross loss and loss adjustment expense (LAE) reserves as shown on the Balance Sheet less reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses. The change in net loss and LAE reserves for the period plus claims paid during the same period equals the total incurred losses reported on the Comprehensive Income Statement (see page 3). 2This footnote is explained on page 13 of this guide. Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves (Gross). This line represents managements estimate of the liability to settle claims that have not yet been paid. We do not discount these reserves to reflect the time value of money. Claims adjusters or corporate actuaries may revise previously established reserve balances as they receive new information or may apply inflation factors to increase the reserves automatically as reserves age. Page 11
Slide 13 — Balance Sheet and Other Information (continued)
12 Common shares outstanding Common shares repurchased—current month Average cost per common share Increase (decrease) from prior month Increase (decrease) from prior year-end Book value per common share Fixed-income portfolio duration Weighted average credit quality Trailing 12-month return on average common shareholders’ equity Net income Comprehensive income Net unrealized pretax gains (losses) on fixed-maturity securities Debt-to-total capital ratio Common shares outstanding. Common stock of Progressive that is currently held by its investors. This amount may increase (e.g., restricted stock grants to directors and restricted unit vestings) or decrease (e.g., share repurchases) during the period. Common shares outstanding are the starting point for the basic and diluted average common shares outstand- ing used in our net income and comprehensive income (loss ) per share calculations (see page 5). Common shares repurchased. Represents shares of common stock repurchased by the company. Progressive’s financial policies state that we will repurchase shares to neutralize dilution from equity-based compensa- tion in the year of issuance and to return underleveraged capital to investors. Fixed-income portfolio duration. Reflects the fixed-income portfolio’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates on its valuation at market. The longer the duration of a portfolio, the greater the impact to its market value for inter- est rate increases and decreases. Book value per common share. This value represents shareholders’ equity, excluding Preferred Shares, divided by the number of common shares outstanding. Underwriting profit, investment income, realized gains on se- curities, and unrealized gains on fixed-maturity securities increase this num- ber. Realized losses on securities, unrealized losses on fixed-maturity securities, shareholder dividends, and share repurchases (when prices are greater than book value) reduce this number. Recognition of other-than- temporary impairments does not affect book value per share, as such recog- nition reclassifies the loss from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings (i.e., net income), both of which are equity accounts. Weighted average credit quality. Credit quality ratings are assigned by nationally recognized securities rating organizations (e.g., Moody’s, S&P). Individual securities are weighted based on fair value and a numeric score is as- signed to each credit rating based on a scale of 0-5. Trailing 12-month return on average common shareholders’ equity. Net income. This percentage measures how effectively management employed equity capital, and is calculated by dividing aggregate net income attributable to common shareholders for the trailing 12 months by the average common shareholders’ equity for the same period. Comprehensive income. Another measure of how effectively management employed equity capital, and is calculated using aggregate comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders for the trailing 12-month period, instead of net income. Net unrealized pretax gains (losses) on fixed-maturity securities. This number represents the difference between the fair value of fixed-maturity security holdings as of the balance sheet date and their amortized cost, exclud- ing certain hybrid securities (see footnote 1 on page 13). Debt-to-total capital ratio. Calculated as the fraction of debt divided by the sum of debt plus total shareholders’ equity (including serial preferred shares), all measured at book value. This figure allows readers to monitor manage- ment’s target to maintain a financial leverage ratio below 30%. Debt would include 100% of the outstanding indebt- edness of all subsidiaries in which Progressive has a controlling financial interest. Balance Sheet and Other Information (continued) Common shares outstanding. Common stock of Progressive that is currently held by its investors. This amount may increase (e.g., restricted stock grants to directors and restricted unit vestings) or decrease (e.g., share repurchases) during the period. Common shares outstanding are the starting point for the basic and diluted average common shares outstanding used in our net income and comprehensive income (loss ) per share calculations (see page 5). Common shares repurchased. Represents shares of common stock repurchased by the company. Progressives financial policies state that we will repurchase shares to neutralize dilution from equity-based compensation in the year of issuance and to return underleveraged capital to investors. Book value per common share. This value represents shareholders equity, excluding Preferred Shares, divided by the number of common shares outstanding. Underwriting profit, investment income, realized gains on securities, and unrealized gains on fixed-maturity securities increase this number. Realized losses on securities, unrealized losses on fixed-maturity securities, shareholder dividends, and share repurchases (when prices are greater than book value) reduce this number. Recognition of other-than- temporary impairments does not affect book value per share, as such recognition reclassifies the loss from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings (i.e., net income), both of which are equity accounts. Trailing 12-month return on average common shareholders equity. Net income. This percentage measures how effectively management employed equity capital, and is calculated by dividing aggregate net income attributable to common shareholders for the trailing 12 months by the average common shareholders equity for the same period. Comprehensive income. Another measure of how effectively management employed equity capital, and is calculated using aggregate comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders for the trailing 12-month period, instead of net income. Net unrealized pretax gains (losses) on fixed-maturity securities. This number represents the difference between the fair value of fixed-maturity security holdings as of the balance sheet date and their amortized cost, excluding certain hybrid securities (see footnote 1 on page 13). Debt-to-total capital ratio. Calculated as the fraction of debt divided by the sum of debt plus total shareholders equity (including serial preferred shares), all measured at book value. This figure allows readers to monitor managements target to maintain a financial leverage ratio below 30%. Debt would include 100% of the outstanding indebtedness of all subsidiaries in which Progressive has a controlling financial interest. Fixed-income portfolio duration. Reflects the fixed-income portfolios sensitivity to changes in interest rates on its valuation at market. The longer the duration of a portfolio, the greater the impact to its market value for interest rate increases and decreases. Weighted average credit quality. Credit quality ratings are assigned by nationally recognized securities rating organizations (e.g., Moodys, SP). Individual securities are weighted based on fair value and a numeric score is assigned to each credit rating based on a scale of 0-5. Page 12
Slide 14 — Footnotes to Balance Sheet and Other Information
13 Footnote 3. Represents the amount of investments held in a non- insurance subsidiary, a portion of which could be used to provide flexibility to repurchase stock or other securities, consider acquisitions, and pay dividends to shareholders, among other purposes. This infor- mation is provided on a quarterly basis. Footnote 1. Certain fixed-maturity hybrid securities are reported at fair value with the change in fair value recorded as a component of net realized gains (losses) on securities. Hybrid securities have call features with fixed-rate coupons, whereby the value of the call features can change with respect to the overall change in value of the securities. Footnotes to Balance Sheet and Other Information Footnote 2. Net unsettled security transactions—Progressive keeps its investment records on a trade date instead of a settlement date basis. Security purchases that have not settled as of the balance sheet date give rise to an increase in other liabilities, whereas security sales that have not settled as of the balance sheet date give rise to an in- crease in other assets. Included in net unsettled securities is collateral, either received or delivered, on open derivative contracts which re- duces counterparty exposure risk due to valuation changes that occur on these contracts. Repurchase commitment transactions—This is a form of security lend- ing (borrowing) where Progressive elects to sell to a counterparty cer- tain high-quality assets for cash, at their current fair value, including accrued interest, with the express intent of reacquiring those same securities on a stated later date. The cash borrowed on the securities sold is invested at rates that exceed those of the borrowing rates, generating additional profits, with limited credit risk and no duration (extension) risk. These transactions also include reverse repurchase transactions, whereby we lend cash to a counterparty in exchange for general collateral notes that are backed by certain U.S. Treasury Notes. 1We held certain hybrid securities and recognized the change in fair value as a realized gain or loss during the period we held these securities. 2Total investments includes/excludes net unsettled security transactions and collateral on open derivative transactions. 3Includes investments in a consolidated, non-insurance subsidiary of the holding company. Footnote 2. Net unsettled security transactionsProgressive keeps its investment records on a trade date instead of a settlement date basis. Security purchases that have not settled as of the balance sheet date give rise to an increase in other liabilities, whereas security sales that have not settled as of the balance sheet date give rise to an increase in other assets. Included in net unsettled securities is collateral, either received or delivered, on open derivative contracts which re- duces counterparty exposure risk due to valuation changes that occur on these contracts. Repurchase commitment transactionsThis is a form of security lending (borrowing) where Progressive elects to sell to a counterparty certain high-quality assets for cash, at their current fair value, including accrued interest, with the express intent of reacquiring those same securities on a stated later date. The cash borrowed on the securities sold is invested at rates that exceed those of the borrowing rates, generating additional profits, with limited credit risk and no duration (extension) risk. These transactions also include reverse repurchase transactions, whereby we lend cash to a counterparty in exchange for general collateral notes that are backed by certain U.S. Treasury Notes. Footnote 3. Represents the amount of investments held in a non- insurance subsidiary, a portion of which could be used to provide flexibility to repurchase stock or other securities, consider acquisitions, and pay dividends to shareholders, among other purposes. This information is provided on a quarterly basis. Page 13