AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Progressive Corporation and Its Subsidiaries

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OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa” (Superior) of the members of The Progressive Corporation (Progressive) (Mayfield Village, OH) [NYSE: PGR]. Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of Progressive, the parent holding company, and all of the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of Progressive’s senior unsecured issuances. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a+” (Excellent) of Protective Insurance Company (Carmel, IN) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, collectively known as Protective Insurance Corporation Group (Protective). AM Best also has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a+” (Excellent) of National Continental Insurance Company (National Continental) (Bohemia, NY). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)

The ratings of Progressive reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its strong operating performance, very favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).

Progressive maintains the strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), albeit by a small margin. The balance sheet strength further reflects the group’s demonstrated financial flexibility, moderate financial leverage and consistent interest coverage. The group’s five-year combined ratio average continues to outperform AM Best’s private passenger standard auto composite despite escalation in the severity of auto losses. These results consistently leverage advanced underwriting and claims-handling technology; particularly a flexible pricing process that incorporates a great deal of granularity. Progressive remains entrenched as one of the top national writers of personal and commercial auto coverage, consistently refining the ERM program for emerging trends and evaluating for any potential shortfalls.

The group reported $8.5 billion in net income in 2024, a considerable improvement from $3.9 billion in 2023. This improvement is primarily driven by stronger underwriting and investment incomes. Also in 2024, the group reported a moderate amount of favorable one-year loss reserve development that benefited overall results. In 2024, the group reported its second-best combined ratio out of the last five years. In addition, the group continues to record strong premium growth, reflective of its widespread brand recognition and sophisticated pricing algorithms that incorporate detailed segmentation. More recently, growth was primarily driven by expansion in risk count rather than rate as was observed in prior years. The property segment reported a sub-100 combined ratio for the second straight year, reflective of a concerted effort by management to rebalance and improve rate adequacy within this book of business.

The ratings of Protective reflect the group’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its marginal operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate ERM. Additionally, the ratings reflect the strategic advantages that the group members gain through their affiliation with Progressive.

The ratings of National Continental reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate ERM. Additionally, the ratings recognize the financial strength, infrastructure and technological capabilities afforded as a subsidiary of Progressive.

The FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa” (Superior) have been affirmed with stable outlooks for the following members of The Progressive Corporation:

Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Progressive Northern Insurance Company
Progressive Northwestern Insurance Company
Progressive Specialty Insurance Company
Progressive Preferred Insurance Company
Progressive Classic Insurance Company
Progressive American Insurance Company
Progressive Gulf Insurance Company
Progressive Bayside Insurance Company
Progressive Mountain Insurance Company
Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company
Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp.
Progressive Michigan Insurance Company
Progressive Security Insurance Company
Drive Insurance Company
Progressive County Mutual Insurance Company
Progressive Direct Insurance Company
Progressive Marathon Insurance Company
Progressive Max Insurance Company
Progressive Advanced Insurance Company
Progressive Universal Insurance Company
Progressive Premier Insurance Company of Illinois
Progressive Paloverde Insurance Company
Progressive Select Insurance Company
Progressive Garden State Insurance Company
Progressive Express Insurance Company
Progressive Property Insurance Company
Progressive Choice Insurance Company
Progressive Freedom Insurance Company
Artisan and Truckers Casualty Company
American Strategic Insurance Corp.
ASI Assurance Corp.
ASI Home Insurance Corp.
ASI Lloyds
ASI Preferred Insurance Corp.
ASI Select Insurance Corp.
Blue Hill Specialty Insurance Company
Drive New Jersey Insurance Company
Mountain Laurel Assurance Company
United Financial Casualty Company

The FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a+” (Excellent) have been affirmed with stable outlooks for Protective Insurance Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries:

Sagamore Insurance Company
Protective Specialty Insurance Company

The FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a+” (Excellent) have been affirmed with a stable outlook for National Continental Insurance Company.

The Long-Term ICRs of “a” (Excellent) and the following Long-Term IRs of The Progressive Corporation have been affirmed with stable outlooks:

The Progressive Corporation—

-- “a” (Excellent) on $500 million 2.45% senior unsecured notes, due 2027

-- “a” (Excellent) on $500 million 2.50% senior unsecured notes, due 2027

-- “a” (Excellent) on $300 million 6.625% senior unsecured notes, due 2029

-- “a” (Excellent) on $550 million 4.00% senior unsecured notes, due 2029

-- “a” (Excellent) on $500 million 3.20% senior unsecured notes, due 2030

-- “a” (Excellent) on $400 million 6.25% senior unsecured notes, due 2032

-- “a” (Excellent) on $500 million 3.00% senior unsecured notes, due 2032

-- “a” (Excellent) on $500 million 4.95% senior unsecured notes, due 2033

-- “a” (Excellent) on $350 million 4.35% senior unsecured notes, due 2044

-- “a” (Excellent) on $400 million 3.70% senior unsecured notes, due 2045

-- “a” (Excellent) on $850 million 4.125% senior unsecured notes, due 2047

-- “a” (Excellent) on $600 million 4.20% senior unsecured notes, due 2048

-- “a” (Excellent) on $500 million 3.95% senior unsecured notes, due 2050

-- “a” (Excellent) on $500 million 3.70% senior unsecured notes, due 2052

This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on AM Best’s website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see AM Best’s Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings. For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments.

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