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

August 5, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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

Auto Physical Damage Premiums Decline in Texas and Florida as Overall Total Rises 1.3%

July 24, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Florida’s 5.3% drop was the largest among the 50 states, while No. 1 California gained 5.4% to $24.21 billion. Auto physical damage direct premiums written fell last year in two of the five largest states for the line, even as premiums across all reporting jurisdictions rose 1.3% to $177.4 billion, according to a Best’s Rankings […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A.M. Best, Auto Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway, Premiums, Progressive, State Farm

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

July 16, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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

Progressive Donates to Collision Engineering Career Alliance

June 22, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Engineering Career Alliance said June 22 that Progressive has made a charitable contribution to support its collision repair technician training program, adding one of the nation’s largest auto insurers to a growing roster of industry donors. The alliance did not disclose the size of the gift. “This is a national movement to connect […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Career and Technical Education, Collision Engineering Career Alliance, Donations, Progressive

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

Progressive Renews Long-Term Contract With Mitchell

April 9, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell announced today that Progressive Insurance has signed a long-term renewal of its contract for auto physical damage software, extending a relationship that began in 2010. The renewal provides Progressive with continued access to Mitchell’s platform for collision claims, damage appraisals, total loss valuations and interactions with repair facility partners. The renewal preserves a key […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Mitchell, Progressive

Progressive Closes Gap with State Farm as Top U.S. Auto Insurers Reshape Market in 2025

April 2, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Allstate, Auto Insurance, GEICO, Net Written Premiums, Progressive, State Farm, USAA

TPG, Allianz Lead $350 Million Investment in Cambridge Mobile Telematics

March 24, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

State Farm also participated in latest investment round. Cambridge Mobile Telematics, the telematics and AI platform used by major auto insurers including State Farm and Progressive, has received a $350 million strategic investment led by private equity firm TPG and Allianz X, the strategic investment arm of insurer Allianz Group. State Farm also participated in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Allianz, Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Progressive, State Farm, Telematics, TPG Capital

Florida’s Top 5 Auto Insurance Groups Indicate Average 8% Rate Decrease for 2026

March 5, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance commissioner credits legislative reform for reductions. Florida’s five largest auto insurance groups are indicating an average rate decrease of 8% for 2026, Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky announced March 5. The five groups — Progressive, Berkshire Hathaway (GEICO), State Farm, Allstate and USAA — collectively represent 78% of Florida’s auto insurance market. One of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, Auto Insurance, Florida, GEICO, Progressive, State Farm, USAA

Progressive to Begin Returning Excess Profits to Florida Auto Insurance Policyholders

January 15, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Progressive Insurance will begin issuing credits to Florida personal auto policyholders after determining it exceeded the state’s statutory profit limit for the 2023-2025 accident year period. Florida law requires insurance carriers to return excess profits on a pro rata basis to policyholders when profits exceed the statutory limit. The insurer said it is issuing credits […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Premiums, Progressive

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