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Underwriting operations — Pretax underwriting profit (loss)

Progressive Underwriting operations — Pretax underwriting profit (loss) remained flat by 0.0% to $2.85B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.0%, from $2.72B to $2.85B. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates superior risk selection and pricing discipline, while a decrease suggests deteriorating loss experience or rising operational costs.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the core profitability of the insurance underwriting business, calculated as net premiums earned...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Underwriting Gain/Loss' reported by other property and casualty insurance companies.

Metric ID: pgr_segment_underwriting_operations_pretax_underwriting_profit_loss

Historical Data

34 periods
 Q1 '22Q1 '22Q2 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q1 '23Q2 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q1 '24Q2 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '25Q2 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q1 '26
Value$516.00M$516.00M$516.00M$516.00M$516.00M$516.00M$516.00M$516.00M$748.00M$748.00M$748.00M$748.00M$748.00M$748.00M$748.00M$748.00M$2.25B$2.25B$1.39B$1.39B$2.01B$2.01B$2.32B$2.32B$2.72B$2.72B$2.81B$2.81B$2.19B$2.19B$2.53B$2.53B$2.85B$2.85B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+45.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+200.8%+0.0%-38.4%+0.0%+44.7%+0.0%+15.6%+0.0%+17.3%+0.0%+3.3%+0.0%-22.0%+0.0%+15.7%+0.0%+12.5%+0.0%
YoY Change+45.0%+45.0%+45.0%+45.0%+45.0%+45.0%+45.0%+45.0%+200.8%+200.8%+85.3%+85.3%+168.0%+168.0%+209.8%+209.8%+20.8%+20.8%+102.6%+102.6%+9.2%+9.2%+9.4%+9.4%+5.0%+5.0%
Range$516.00M$2.85B
CAGR+23.0%
Avg YoY Growth+76.2%
Median YoY Growth+45.0%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Progressive's underwriting operations — pretax underwriting profit (loss)?
Progressive (PGR) reported underwriting operations — pretax underwriting profit (loss) of $2.85B in Q1 2026.
How has Progressive's underwriting operations — pretax underwriting profit (loss) changed year-over-year?
Progressive's underwriting operations — pretax underwriting profit (loss) increased by 5.0% year-over-year, from $2.72B to $2.85B.
What does underwriting operations — pretax underwriting profit (loss) mean?
The profit or loss generated from insurance underwriting activities before accounting for investment income or taxes.