Strong Operating Performance and S&P 500 Addition
Erie Indemnity Company reported strong operating performance, which contributed to its addition to the S&P 500 Index in September 2024.
Significant Premium Growth
The Exchange's direct and affiliated assumed written premiums grew over 18% for the quarter and just over 19% year-to-date compared to 2023. The average written premium per policy increased by 12.8% year-over-year.
Net Income and Earnings Growth
Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $160 million ($3.06 per diluted share) compared to $131 million ($2.51 per diluted share) in Q3 2023. For the first nine months, net income was $448 million ($8.57 per diluted share) compared to $335 million ($6.41 per diluted share) in 2023.
Management Fee Revenue Increase
Management fee revenue for policy issuance and renewal services increased by 18.5% in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023, and by 19.3% for the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Investment Income Growth
Investment income before taxes for Q3 2024 was $19.5 million, compared to just over $12 million in Q3 2023. For the first nine months, it was $48.5 million compared to just over $19 million in 2023.
Community and Educational Investments
Erie Insurance donated $450,000 in grants to nine nonprofits and has awarded over $1.7 million in grants since 2021 under its Investing in our Future Educational Brand initiative.