Property damage and collision claim frequencies rose in the 3% to 5% range through the first six months of 2026, widening the reversal that began in the first quarter. GEICO’s pre-tax underwriting earnings fell to $994 million in the second quarter of 2026, down $827 million, or 45.4%, from $1.821 billion in the second quarter […]
Progressive Says It Has Become the Largest U.S. Personal Auto Writer
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 […]
Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Up 8.8% in June Compared to 2025
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. […]
Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Up 10.2% in April Compared to 2025
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 […]
GEICO First-Quarter Underwriting Earnings Fall 34.8% as Claim Frequency Declines Reverse
Private passenger auto claim frequencies and severity climbed across all coverages in the first quarter, reversing recent favorable trends. GEICO’s pre-tax underwriting earnings fell to $1.416 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down $757 million, or 34.8%, from $2.173 billion in the first quarter of 2025, Berkshire Hathaway disclosed in its quarterly report filed […]
Allstate Auto Insurance Underwriting Income More Than Doubles to $1.7 Billion in First Quarter
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 […]
Progressive Closes Gap with State Farm as Top U.S. Auto Insurers Reshape Market in 2025
Private passenger auto insurance premiums earned surpass $369 billion. Total direct premiums earned on private passenger auto insurance reached $369.6 billion in the U.S. in 2025, up 5.6% from $349.9 billion in 2024, according to data released March 18 by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The growth rate moderated significantly compared to recent […]
Allstate Reports $10.2 Billion Net Income for 2025
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 […]
Property/Casualty Insurers Post Strong 2025 Results Despite Slowing Premium Growth
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry is on track to record its lowest net combined ratio in more than a decade for 2025, despite moderating premium growth, according to a report released yesterday by the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and Milliman. The industry achieved the profitability milestone despite the Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025, aided […]
U.S. Property/Casualty Industry Posts $35 Billion Underwriting Gain Through September
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry recorded a $35 billion net underwriting gain in the first nine months of 2025, up from nearly $4 billion during the same period last year, according to a new AM Best report. The improvement was driven by lower catastrophe losses during the third quarter and continued premium growth Net premiums […]
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