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Personal Auto Premium Volume Forecast to Decline in 2026

October 15, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Personal auto insurance net written premiums are forecast to decline 0.6% in 2026, the line’s second-lowest annual growth rate in more than 15 years behind only 2020, according to the latest members-only Insurance Economics and Underwriting Projections: A Forward View webinar from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and Milliman. The 2026 forecast is 4.6 percentage […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Combined Ratio, Insurance Information Institute, Net Written Premiums, Property Casualty Insurance

Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Up 7.4% in September Compared to 2025

October 14, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

While up year-over-year, the personal auto policy count declined compared to the previous month for the first time since late 2023. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 28,195,000 in September 2026, an increase of 1,946,000, or 7.4%, from 26,249,000 in September 2025. September extended the moderation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Combined Ratio, Earnings, Net Written Premiums, Policies in Force, Progressive

U.S. Property/Casualty Industry Nearly Triples Underwriting Income to $31.2 Billion in First Half

September 8, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. property/casualty industry recorded $31.2 billion in net underwriting income in the first half of 2026, nearly three times the $10.9 billion posted in the same prior-year period, according to a new AM Best report. The industry’s combined ratio improved four points to 92.5. A combined ratio below 100 indicates an underwriting profit. Incurred […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A.M. Best, Catastrophe Claims, Combined Ratio, Earnings, Net Written Premiums, Property Casualty Insurance, State Farm

Progressive Says It Has Become the Largest U.S. Personal Auto Writer

August 5, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The company says it captured roughly 75% of industry premium growth in 2025 and is now cutting rates across states representing 63% of its premium base as claim frequency declines. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) has become the largest writer of U.S. personal auto insurance measured by trailing 12-month direct premiums written, Personal Lines President […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Combined Ratio, Earnings, Market Share, Net Written Premiums, Policies in Force, Progressive

UK Motor Insurers Forecast to Remain Loss-Making Through 2027 as Repair Costs Squeeze Margins

July 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The UK motor insurance market is projected to post a net combined ratio of 108% in 2026, a sharp deterioration from the 102% EY estimates for 2025, with losses continuing into 2027 at a forecast 103%, according to analysis the firm released July 23. Repair, labor and vehicle costs are the primary drag on margins […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Claim Severity, Combined Ratio, Premiums, United Kingdom

Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Up 8.8% in June Compared to 2025

July 16, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Total policies in force top 40 million for the first time as June net income falls 31% on investment losses and a higher combined ratio. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 27,932,000 in June 2026, an increase of 2,264,000 or 8.8% from 25,668,000 in June 2025. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Combined Ratio, Earnings, Net Written Premiums, Policies in Force, Progressive

U.S. Property/Casualty Industry Posts $84 Billion in Underwriting Gains Across Two Years

July 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Private passenger auto held a combined ratio well below 100 for a second straight year, while commercial auto liability absorbed another $2.0 billion in reserve deficiencies. The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry generated $84 billion in underwriting gains across the past two full calendar years, its strongest showing in a decade and a reversal of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A.M. Best, Auto Insurance, Combined Ratio, Commercial Auto Insurance, Earnings, Property Casualty Insurance

Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Up 10.2% in April Compared to 2025

May 28, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Net premiums written up 6% year over year as combined ratio deteriorates 5.3 points on spring storm losses. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 27,753,000 in April 2026, an increase of 2,569,000 or 10.2% from 25,184,000 in April 2025. The April figures show personal auto policy […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Combined Ratio, Earnings, Net Written Premiums, Policies in Force, Progressive

Allstate Auto Insurance Underwriting Income More Than Doubles to $1.7 Billion in First Quarter

April 30, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Market share increased in the quarter year-over-year. The Allstate Corp.’s auto insurance business posted underwriting income of $1.73 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up from $816 million in the prior year quarter, as the recorded combined ratio improved 9.4 points to 81.9 and policies in force grew 2.6%. Premiums written were essentially flat […]

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Allstate Reports $10.2 Billion Net Income for 2025

February 5, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto policies in force up compared to previous year. The Allstate Corporation reported fourth-quarter net income of $3.8 billion and full-year net income of $10.2 billion for 2025, more than doubling its 2024 performance while simultaneously reducing premiums for millions of auto insurance customers. The insurer reported total revenues of $17.3 billion in the fourth […]

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