Erie Indemnity Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
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Erie Indemnity (NASDAQ: ERIE) reported third-quarter 2025 results with net income of $182.9 million ($3.50 diluted) and $496.0 million for the first nine months ($9.48 diluted). Operating income before taxes rose 16.0% in 3Q25 versus 3Q24. Management fee revenue for policy issuance and renewal increased to $825.3 million in 3Q25. Net investment income for the nine months totaled $61.0 million, higher than prior year. The company declared quarterly dividends of $1.365 per Class A share and scheduled a pre-recorded webcast for Oct 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET.
Positive
- Operating income before taxes +16.0% in 3Q25 vs 3Q24
- Net income of $182.9M in 3Q25 (+14.4% YoY)
- Nine-month net income $496.0M (+10.6% YoY)
- Net investment income $61.0M in first nine months of 2025 (+24% YoY)
Negative
- Commissions increased $145.6M in first nine months of 2025
- Information technology costs increased $19.8M in first nine months of 2025
- Securities lending payable rose to $54.3M as of Sept 30, 2025
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, ERIE gained 2.57%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -3.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 12 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $337M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $13.45B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Net Income per Diluted Share was
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3Q and Nine Months 2025 |
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(in thousands) |
3Q'25 |
3Q'24 |
2025 |
2024 |
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Operating income |
$ 208,921 |
$ 180,125 |
$ 559,470 |
$ 509,145 |
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Investment income |
21,554 |
19,549 |
60,690 |
48,455 |
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Other income |
2,286 |
1,168 |
8,094 |
7,871 |
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Income before income taxes |
232,761 |
200,842 |
628,254 |
565,471 |
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Income tax expense |
49,908 |
41,012 |
132,299 |
117,186 |
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Net income |
$ 182,853 |
$ 159,830 |
$ 495,955 |
$ 448,285 |
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3Q 2025 Highlights |
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Operating income before taxes increased
- Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services increased
$56.1 million - Management fee revenue - administrative services increased
$1.7 million -
Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services
- Commissions increased
$41.0 million - Non-commission expense decreased
$11.9 million $1.6 million $4.4 million $11.5 million
- Commissions increased
Income from investments before taxes totaled
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Nine Months 2025 Highlights |
Operating income before taxes increased
- Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services increased
$208.4 million - Management fee revenue - administrative services increased
$3.6 million -
Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services
- Commissions increased
$145.6 million - Non-commission expense increased
$15.0 million $5.9 million $19.8 million $3.5 million $12.9 million
- Commissions increased
Income from investments before taxes totaled
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,
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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.
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Erie Indemnity Company Consolidated Statements of Operations (dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
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Three months ended September 30, |
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Nine months ended September 30, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(Unaudited) |
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Operating revenue |
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Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services |
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$ 825,275 |
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$ 769,162 |
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$ 2,404,177 |
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$ 2,195,734 |
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Management fee revenue - administrative services |
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18,831 |
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17,154 |
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54,772 |
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51,139 |
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Administrative services reimbursement revenue |
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215,694 |
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206,754 |
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638,611 |
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604,349 |
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Service agreement revenue |
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6,939 |
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6,816 |
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18,675 |
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19,803 |
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Total operating revenue |
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1,066,739 |
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999,886 |
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3,116,235 |
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2,871,025 |
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Operating expenses |
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Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services |
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642,124 |
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613,007 |
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1,918,154 |
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1,757,531 |
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Cost of operations - administrative services |
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215,694 |
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206,754 |
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638,611 |
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604,349 |
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Total operating expenses |
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857,818 |
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819,761 |
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2,556,765 |
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2,361,880 |
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Operating income |
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208,921 |
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180,125 |
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559,470 |
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509,145 |
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Investment income |
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Net investment income |
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21,033 |
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17,322 |
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61,011 |
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49,235 |
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Net realized and unrealized investment gains |
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1,331 |
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2,925 |
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2,312 |
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2,983 |
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Net impairment losses recognized in earnings |
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(810) |
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(698) |
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(2,633) |
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(3,763) |
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Total investment income |
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21,554 |
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19,549 |
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60,690 |
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48,455 |
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Other income |
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2,286 |
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1,168 |
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8,094 |
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7,871 |
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Income before income taxes |
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232,761 |
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200,842 |
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628,254 |
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565,471 |
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Income tax expense |
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49,908 |
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41,012 |
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132,299 |
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117,186 |
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Net income |
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$ 182,853 |
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$ 159,830 |
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$ 495,955 |
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$ 448,285 |
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Net income per share |
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Class A common stock – basic |
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$ 3.93 |
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$ 3.43 |
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$ 10.65 |
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$ 9.63 |
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Class A common stock – diluted |
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$ 3.50 |
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$ 3.06 |
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$ 9.48 |
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$ 8.57 |
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Class B common stock – basic and diluted |
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$ 589 |
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$ 515 |
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$ 1,597 |
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$ 1,444 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic |
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Class A common stock |
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46,189,068 |
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46,189,059 |
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46,189,012 |
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46,189,038 |
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Class B common stock |
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2,542 |
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2,542 |
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2,542 |
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2,542 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted |
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Class A common stock |
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52,305,599 |
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52,306,514 |
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52,304,797 |
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52,301,001 |
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Class B common stock |
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2,542 |
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2,542 |
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2,542 |
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2,542 |
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Dividends declared per share |
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Class A common stock |
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$ 1.365 |
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$ 1.275 |
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$ 4.095 |
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$ 3.825 |
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Class B common stock |
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$ 204.75 |
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$ 191.25 |
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$ 614.25 |
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$ 573.75 |
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Erie Indemnity Company Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (in thousands) |
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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(Unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents (includes restricted cash of |
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$ 568,551 |
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$ 298,397 |
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Available-for-sale securities |
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59,833 |
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44,604 |
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Available-for-sale securities lent |
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4,318 |
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0 |
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Receivables from Erie Insurance Exchange and affiliates, net |
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780,473 |
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707,060 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net |
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73,779 |
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83,902 |
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Accrued investment income |
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10,937 |
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11,069 |
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Total current assets |
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1,497,891 |
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1,145,032 |
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Available-for-sale securities, net |
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970,160 |
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991,726 |
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Equity securities |
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54,378 |
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85,891 |
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Available-for-sale and equity securities lent |
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51,836 |
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7,285 |
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Fixed assets, net |
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557,607 |
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513,494 |
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Agent loans, net |
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94,740 |
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80,597 |
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Defined benefit pension plan |
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51,819 |
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21,311 |
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Other assets, net |
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45,897 |
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43,278 |
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Total assets |
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$ 3,324,328 |
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$ 2,888,614 |
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Liabilities and shareholders' equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Commissions payable |
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$ 425,310 |
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$ 408,309 |
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Agent incentive compensation |
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99,717 |
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75,458 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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199,995 |
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190,028 |
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Dividends payable |
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63,569 |
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63,569 |
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Contract liability |
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47,949 |
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42,761 |
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Deferred executive compensation |
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6,700 |
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14,874 |
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Securities lending payable |
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54,325 |
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7,513 |
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Total current liabilities |
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897,565 |
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802,512 |
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Defined benefit pension plan |
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31,065 |
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28,070 |
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Contract liability |
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23,361 |
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21,170 |
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Deferred executive compensation |
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20,798 |
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19,721 |
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Deferred income taxes, net |
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19,776 |
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6,418 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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22,885 |
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23,465 |
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Total liabilities |
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1,015,450 |
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901,356 |
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Shareholders' equity |
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2,308,878 |
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1,987,258 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
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$ 3,324,328 |
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$ 2,888,614 |
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