progressive mreport-03/05

The Progressive Corporation reported financial results for March 2005. Net premiums written increased 5% to $1.127 billion compared to March 2004. Net income decreased 11% to $135.2 million compared to the prior year. Earnings per share fell 3% to $0.67. The combined ratio was 84.8, an increase of 2 percentage points from the prior year. Policies in force grew 12% year-over-year for personal lines and 14% for commercial auto.