Erie Indemnity Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

By PR Newswire | October 30, 2025, 4:15 PM

Net Income per Diluted Share was $3.50 for the Quarter and $9.48 for the Nine Months of 2025

ERIE, Pa., Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE) today announced financial results for the quarter and nine months ending September 30, 2025.  Net income was $182.9 million, or $3.50 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2025, compared to $159.8 million, or $3.06 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2024.  Net income was $496.0 million, or $9.48 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2025, compared to $448.3 million, or $8.57 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2024.

3Q and Nine Months 2025

(in thousands)

3Q'25

3Q'24

2025

2024

Operating income

$      208,921

$      180,125

$      559,470

$      509,145

Investment income

21,554

19,549

60,690

48,455

Other income

2,286

1,168

8,094

7,871

Income before income taxes

232,761

200,842

628,254

565,471

Income tax expense

49,908

41,012

132,299

117,186

Net income

$      182,853

$      159,830

$      495,955

$      448,285













3Q 2025 Highlights

Operating income before taxes increased $28.8 million, or 16.0 percent, in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2024.

  • Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services increased $56.1 million, or 7.3 percent, in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2024.
  • Management fee revenue - administrative services increased $1.7 million, or 9.8 percent, in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2024.
  • Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services
    • Commissions increased $41.0 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the third quarter of 2024, primarily driven by the growth in direct and affiliated assumed written premium and, to a lesser extent, an increase in agent incentive compensation.
    • Non-commission expense decreased $11.9 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2024. Underwriting and policy processing expense increased $1.6 million primarily due to increased postage costs, partially offset by a decrease in underwriting report costs. Sales and advertising expense decreased $4.4 million primarily due to decreased agent-related costs and costs from community development initiatives. Administrative and other costs decreased $11.5 million primarily due to decreases in personnel costs and professional fees. Personnel costs were impacted by decreased incentive compensation compared to 2024. Decreased incentive plan costs were primarily driven by lower performance metrics compared to the third quarter of 2024 and a decrease in company stock price during the third quarter of 2025 compared to an increase during the third quarter of 2024.

Income from investments before taxes totaled $21.6 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared to $19.5 million in the third quarter of 2024.  Net investment income was $21.0 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared to $17.3 million in the third quarter of 2024.  Net realized and unrealized gains were $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared to $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2024. 

             Nine Months 2025 Highlights              

Operating income before taxes increased $50.3 million, or 9.9 percent, in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the first nine months of 2024.

  • Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services increased $208.4 million, or 9.5 percent, in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the first nine months of 2024.
  • Management fee revenue - administrative services increased $3.6 million, or 7.1 percent, in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the first nine months of 2024.
  • Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services
    • Commissions increased $145.6 million in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the first nine months of 2024, primarily driven by the growth in direct and affiliated assumed written premium and, to a lesser extent, an increase in agent incentive compensation.
    • Non-commission expense increased $15.0 million in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the first nine months of 2024. Underwriting and policy processing expense increased $5.9 million primarily due to increased postage and personnel costs. Information technology costs increased $19.8 million primarily due to an increase in personnel costs and hardware and software costs. Customer service costs increased $3.5 million primarily due to increased personnel costs and credit card processing fees. Administrative and other costs decreased $12.9 million primarily due to decreased personnel costs. Personnel costs were impacted by decreased incentive compensation and increased healthcare costs compared to 2024. Decreased incentive plan costs were primarily driven by lower performance metrics compared to the first nine months of 2024 and a decrease in company stock price during the first nine months of 2025 compared to an increase during the first nine months of 2024.

Income from investments before taxes totaled $60.7 million in the first nine months of 2025 compared to $48.5 million in the first nine months of 2024.  Net investment income was $61.0 million in the first nine months of 2025 compared to $49.2 million in the first nine months of 2024.  Net investment income included $1.3 million of limited partnership earnings in the first nine months of 2025 compared to $0.1 million in the first nine months of 2024.  Net realized and unrealized gains were $2.3 million in the first nine months of 2025 compared to $3.0 million in the first nine months of 2024.  Net impairment losses recognized in earnings were $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2025 compared to $3.8 million in the first nine months of 2024.

Webcast Information

Indemnity has scheduled a pre-recorded audio broadcast on the Web for 10:00 AM ET on October 31, 2025.  Investors may access the pre-recorded audio broadcast by logging on to www.erieinsurance.com

Erie Insurance Group

Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest homeowners insurer, 12th largest automobile insurer and 10th largest commercial lines insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written, according to AM Best Company.  Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 16th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on net premiums written.  Rated A (Excellent) by AM Best, ERIE has more than 7 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. 

News releases and more information are available on ERIE's website at www.erieinsurance.com

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Statements contained herein that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements and, as such, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ, perhaps materially, from those discussed herein.  Forward-looking statements relate to future trends, events or results and include, without limitation, statements and assumptions on which such statements are based that are related to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions, and adequacy of resources.  Examples of forward-looking statements are discussions relating to premium and investment income, expenses, operating results, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.  Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict.  Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements.  Among the risks and uncertainties, in addition to those set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, that could cause actual results and future events to differ from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements include the following:

  • dependence upon our relationship with the Erie Insurance Exchange ("Exchange") and the management fee under the agreement with the subscribers at the Exchange;
  • dependence upon our relationship with the Exchange and the growth of the Exchange, including:
    • general business and economic conditions;
    • factors impacting the timing of premium rates charged for policies;
    • factors affecting insurance industry competition, including technological innovations;
    • dependence upon the independent agency system; and
    • ability to maintain our brand, including our reputation for customer service;
  • dependence upon our relationship with the Exchange and the financial condition of the Exchange, including:
    • the Exchange's ability to maintain acceptable financial strength ratings;
    • factors affecting the quality and liquidity of the Exchange's investment portfolio;
    • changes in government regulation of the insurance industry;
    • litigation and regulatory actions;
    • emergence of significant unexpected events, including pandemics, economic or social inflation, and changes in tariff policies;
    • emerging claims and coverage issues in the industry; and
    • severe weather conditions or other catastrophic losses, including terrorism;
  • costs of providing policy issuance and renewal services to the subscribers at the Exchange under the subscriber's agreement;
  • ability to attract and retain talented management and employees;
  • ability to ensure system availability and effectively manage technology initiatives;
  • difficulties with technology, data or network security breaches, including cyber attacks;
  • ability to maintain uninterrupted business operations;
  • compliance with complex and evolving laws and regulations and outcome of pending and potential litigation;
  • factors affecting the quality and liquidity of our investment portfolio; and
  • ability to meet liquidity needs and access capital.

A forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and reflects our analysis only as of that date.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

Erie Indemnity Company

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)





Three months ended September 30,



Nine months ended September 30,





2025



2024



2025



2024





(Unaudited)



(Unaudited)

Operating revenue

















Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services



$       825,275



$       769,162



$    2,404,177



$    2,195,734

Management fee revenue - administrative services



18,831



17,154



54,772



51,139

Administrative services reimbursement revenue



215,694



206,754



638,611



604,349

Service agreement revenue



6,939



6,816



18,675



19,803

Total operating revenue



1,066,739



999,886



3,116,235



2,871,025



















Operating expenses

















Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services



642,124



613,007



1,918,154



1,757,531

Cost of operations - administrative services



215,694



206,754



638,611



604,349

Total operating expenses



857,818



819,761



2,556,765



2,361,880

Operating income



208,921



180,125



559,470



509,145



















Investment income

















Net investment income



21,033



17,322



61,011



49,235

Net realized and unrealized investment gains



1,331



2,925



2,312



2,983

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings



(810)



(698)



(2,633)



(3,763)

Total investment income



21,554



19,549



60,690



48,455



















Other income



2,286



1,168



8,094



7,871

Income before income taxes



232,761



200,842



628,254



565,471

Income tax expense



49,908



41,012



132,299



117,186

Net income



$       182,853



$       159,830



$       495,955



$       448,285



















Net income per share

















Class A common stock – basic



$             3.93



$             3.43



$           10.65



$             9.63

Class A common stock – diluted



$             3.50



$             3.06



$             9.48



$             8.57

Class B common stock – basic and diluted



$              589



$              515



$           1,597



$           1,444



















Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic

















Class A common stock



46,189,068



46,189,059



46,189,012



46,189,038

Class B common stock



2,542



2,542



2,542



2,542



















Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted

















Class A common stock



52,305,599



52,306,514



52,304,797



52,301,001

Class B common stock



2,542



2,542



2,542



2,542



















Dividends declared per share

















Class A common stock



$           1.365



$           1.275



$           4.095



$           3.825

Class B common stock



$         204.75



$         191.25



$         614.25



$         573.75

 

Erie Indemnity Company

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(in thousands)

 




September 30,

2025



December 31,

2024





(Unaudited)





Assets









Current assets:









Cash and cash equivalents (includes restricted cash of $28,000 and $23,559, respectively)



$        568,551



$        298,397

Available-for-sale securities



59,833



44,604

Available-for-sale securities lent



4,318



0

Receivables from Erie Insurance Exchange and affiliates, net



780,473



707,060

Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net



73,779



83,902

Accrued investment income



10,937



11,069

Total current assets



1,497,891



1,145,032











Available-for-sale securities, net



970,160



991,726

Equity securities



54,378



85,891

Available-for-sale and equity securities lent



51,836



7,285

Fixed assets, net



557,607



513,494

Agent loans, net



94,740



80,597

Defined benefit pension plan



51,819



21,311

Other assets, net



45,897



43,278

Total assets



$     3,324,328



$     2,888,614











Liabilities and shareholders' equity









Current liabilities:









Commissions payable



$        425,310



$        408,309

Agent incentive compensation



99,717



75,458

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities



199,995



190,028

Dividends payable



63,569



63,569

Contract liability



47,949



42,761

Deferred executive compensation



6,700



14,874

Securities lending payable



54,325



7,513

Total current liabilities



897,565



802,512











Defined benefit pension plan



31,065



28,070

Contract liability



23,361



21,170

Deferred executive compensation



20,798



19,721

Deferred income taxes, net



19,776



6,418

Other long-term liabilities



22,885



23,465

Total liabilities



1,015,450



901,356











Shareholders' equity



2,308,878



1,987,258

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity



$     3,324,328



$     2,888,614

 

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