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Underwriting operations — Combined ratio

Progressive Underwriting operations — Combined ratio remained flat by 0.0% to $0.86 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.5%, from $0.86 to $0.86. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A lower ratio signals superior underwriting performance and cost control, whereas a higher ratio suggests that claims and expenses are consuming a larger portion of premium income.

Detailed definition

The combined ratio is a key measure of insurance underwriting profitability, calculated as the sum of the loss ratio and...

Peer comparison

This is the standard industry benchmark for insurance underwriting performance, allowing for direct comparison across all property and casualty insurers.

Metric ID: pgr_segment_underwriting_operations_combined_ratio

Historical Data

30 periods
 Q2 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q1 '22Q2 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q1 '23Q2 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q1 '24Q2 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q1 '25Q2 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26Q1 '26
Value11110.90.9111111110.90.90.90.90.90.90.90.90.90.90.90.90.90.90.90.9
QoQ Change+0.0%+4.0%+0.0%-5.9%+0.0%+1.2%+0.0%+3.8%+0.0%-0.2%+0.0%+1.4%+0.0%-8.0%+0.0%-6.8%+0.0%+6.7%+0.0%-3.2%+0.0%-3.4%+0.0%+0.2%+0.0%+3.8%+0.0%-3.5%+0.0%
YoY Change-0.9%-0.9%-1.2%-1.2%+4.8%+4.8%+5.0%+5.0%-6.9%-6.9%-13.0%-13.0%-8.5%-8.5%-3.7%-3.7%-0.1%-0.1%-6.2%-6.2%+0.6%+0.6%+0.5%+0.5%
Range0.91
CAGR-1.5%
Avg YoY Growth-2.5%
Median YoY Growth-1.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Progressive's underwriting operations — combined ratio?
Progressive (PGR) reported underwriting operations — combined ratio of $0.86 in Q1 2026.
How has Progressive's underwriting operations — combined ratio changed year-over-year?
Progressive's underwriting operations — combined ratio increased by 0.5% year-over-year, from $0.86 to $0.86.
What does underwriting operations — combined ratio mean?
A measure of underwriting profitability where a lower number indicates better performance.