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Auto insurer Progressive reported April net income slipped four percent as its combined ratio climbed 1.5 points.

The Mayfield Village, Ohio-based insurer said net income was off $5 million, slipping to $111 million compared to the same month last year.

Progressive said its combined ratio in April rose 1.5 points from last year to 90.7.

Net premium earned rose four percent, or $52 million, to $1.37 billion, Progressive said.

The company reported that policies in force for its personal lines business rose six percent, or 633 policies, to 11.4 million.

Commercial auto dropped 3 percent, or 15,000 policies, to 517,000, the insurer said.

On a year-to-date basis, Progressive reported net income is up 17 percent, or $58 million, to $407 million. The combined ratio stands at 90.9.

The company offered no commentary on its results.

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