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Underwriting operations — Distribution expenses
Progressive Underwriting operations — Distribution expenses remained flat by 0.0% to $2.97B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.6%, from $2.63B to $2.97B. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal aggressive growth efforts or higher acquisition costs, while a decrease could reflect improved marketing efficiency or a shift in distribution channels.
Detailed definition
These are the costs incurred to acquire and service policies, including commissions paid to agents, advertising, and oth...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Acquisition Costs' or 'Underwriting Expenses' at other insurers; varies based on the mix of direct vs. agency distribution.
Metric ID:
pgr_segment_underwriting_operations_distribution_expensesHistorical Data
34 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.43B | $1.43B | $1.43B | $1.43B | $1.43B | $1.43B | $1.43B | $1.43B | $1.49B | $1.49B | $1.49B | $1.49B | $1.49B | $1.49B | $1.49B | $1.49B | $1.83B | $1.83B | $2.11B | $2.11B | $2.56B | $2.56B | $2.63B | $2.63B | $2.63B | $2.63B | $2.64B | $2.64B | $2.82B | $2.82B | $2.86B | $2.86B | $2.97B | $2.97B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +4.9% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +22.7% | +0.0% | +15.2% | +0.0% | +21.4% | +0.0% | +2.5% | +0.0% | +0.2% | +0.0% | +0.1% | +0.0% | +7.0% | +0.0% | +1.3% | +0.0% | +3.8% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +4.9% | +4.9% | +4.9% | +4.9% | +4.9% | +4.9% | +4.9% | +4.9% | +22.7% | +22.7% | +41.3% | +41.3% | +71.6% | +71.6% | +75.8% | +75.8% | +43.6% | +43.6% | +24.9% | +24.9% | +10.0% | +10.0% | +8.7% | +8.7% | +12.6% | +12.6% |
Range$1.43B – $2.97B
CAGR+9.3%
Avg YoY Growth+25.4%
Median YoY Growth+12.6%
Current Streak33+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Progressive's underwriting operations — distribution expenses?
- Progressive (PGR) reported underwriting operations — distribution expenses of $2.97B in Q1 2026.
- How has Progressive's underwriting operations — distribution expenses changed year-over-year?
- Progressive's underwriting operations — distribution expenses increased by 12.6% year-over-year, from $2.63B to $2.97B.
- What does underwriting operations — distribution expenses mean?
- The costs associated with marketing, selling, and distributing insurance policies.