progressive report-12 /08

Progressive reported its December 2008 results. Net premiums written were $905.7 million, unchanged from the prior year. Net income was a loss of $123.2 million compared to income of $67.6 million in the prior year. The combined ratio was 98.9%, up 3.1 percentage points from the prior year, driven by losses on securities. Policies in force increased 2% for personal auto and 7% for special lines compared to the prior year. Progressive also announced a conference call in February to discuss 2008 results.