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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):October 31, 2024

ERIE INDEMNITY COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania0-2400025-0466020
(State or other jurisdiction(Commission(IRS Employer
of incorporation)File Number)Identification No.)

100 Erie Insurance Place,Erie,Pennsylvania16530
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:814870-2000

Not applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Class A common stock, stated value $0.0292 per shareERIENASDAQ Stock Market, LLC
(Title of each class)(Trading Symbol)(Name of each exchange on which registered)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐




Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 31, 2024, Erie Indemnity Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Copies of the press release and financial information are attached hereto and are incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively.

On November 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. the Company will provide a pre-recorded Webcast that is complementary to the press release announcing financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024.



Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release
Exhibit 99.2 Financial Information
Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)








Exhibit Index
   
Exhibit No. Description
 
99.1 
99.2 
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
     
  Erie Indemnity Company
      
October 31, 2024 By: /s/ Julie M. Pelkowski
    Name: Julie M. Pelkowski
    Title: Executive Vice President & CFO


Exhibit 99.1
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Erie Indemnity Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Net Income per Diluted Share was $3.06 for the Quarter and $8.57 for the Nine Months of 2024

Erie, Pa., October 31, 2024 - Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE) today announced financial results for the quarter and nine months ending September 30, 2024. Net income was $159.8 million, or $3.06 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $131.0 million, or $2.51 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2023. Net income was $448.3 million, or $8.57 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2024, compared to $335.1 million, or $6.41 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2023.

3Q and Nine Months 2024
(in thousands)3Q'243Q'2320242023
Operating income$180,125 $148,471 $509,145 $393,172 
Investment income19,549 12,302 48,455 19,197 
Other income1,168 3,001 7,871 9,643 
Income before income taxes200,842 163,774 565,471 422,012 
Income tax expense41,012 32,734 117,186 86,879 
Net income$159,830 $131,040 $448,285 $335,133 

3Q 2024 Highlights
Operating income before taxes increased $31.7 million, or 21.3 percent, in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023.
•Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services increased $120.1 million, or 18.5 percent, in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023.
•Management fee revenue - administrative services increased $1.0 million, or 6.2 percent, in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023.
•Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services
◦Commissions increased $66.3 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023, primarily driven by the growth in direct and affiliated assumed written premium and, to a lesser extent, an increase in agent incentive compensation related to the profitability component.
◦Non-commission expense increased $23.3 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023. Underwriting and policy processing expense increased $5.1 million primarily due to increased underwriting report and personnel costs. Information technology costs increased $3.6 million primarily due to an increase in hardware and software costs and personnel costs, partially offset by a decrease in professional fees. Sales and advertising expense increased $4.4 million primarily due to increased costs from community development initiatives and agent-related costs. Administrative and other costs increased $7.6 million primarily due to increased personnel costs.

Income from investments before taxes totaled $19.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $12.3 million in the third quarter of 2023. Net investment income was $17.3 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $14.6 million in the third quarter of 2023. Net realized and unrealized gains were $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to losses of $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Nine Months 2024 Highlights
Operating income before taxes increased $116.0 million, or 29.5 percent, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023.
•Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services increased $355.3 million, or 19.3 percent, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023.
•Management fee revenue - administrative services increased $4.2 million, or 8.9 percent, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023.
•Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services
◦Commissions increased $202.1 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023, primarily driven by the growth in direct and affiliated assumed written premium and, to a lesser extent, an increase in agent incentive compensation related to the profitability component.
◦Non-commission expense increased $41.7 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023. Underwriting and policy processing expense increased $13.7 million primarily due to increased underwriting report and personnel costs. Information technology costs decreased $3.9 million primarily due to a decrease in professional fees, partially offset by an increase in hardware and software costs. Sales and advertising expense increased $9.6 million primarily due to increased agent-related costs and costs from community development initiatives. Customer service costs increased $6.7 million primarily due to increased personnel costs and credit card processing fees. Administrative and other costs increased $15.6 million primarily due to increased personnel costs, professional fees and charitable contributions.

Income from investments before taxes totaled $48.5 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $19.2 million in the first nine months of 2023. Net investment income was $49.2 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $30.4 million in the first nine months of 2023. Net investment income included $0.1 million of limited partnership earnings in the first nine months of 2024 compared to losses of $10.7 million in the first nine months of 2023. Net realized and unrealized gains were $3.0 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to losses of $9.2 million in the first nine months of 2023. Net impairment losses recognized in earnings were $3.8 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $1.9 million in the first nine months of 2023.
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Webcast Information
Indemnity has scheduled a pre-recorded audio broadcast on the Web for 10:00 AM ET on November 1, 2024.  Investors may access the pre-recorded audio broadcast by logging on to www.erieinsurance.com.

Erie Insurance Group
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 12th largest homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th largest commercial lines insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written.  Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 17th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. 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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"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
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 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 and economic or social inflation;
◦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 or data 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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Exhibit 99.2
Erie Indemnity Company
Statements of Operations
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
2024202320242023
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Operating revenue
Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services$769,162 $649,049 $2,195,734 $1,840,478 
Management fee revenue - administrative services17,154 16,151 51,139 46,976 
Administrative services reimbursement revenue206,754 187,118 604,349 544,411 
Service agreement revenue6,816 6,620 19,803 19,408 
Total operating revenue999,886 858,938 2,871,025 2,451,273 
Operating expenses
Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services613,007 523,349 1,757,531 1,513,690 
Cost of operations - administrative services206,754 187,118 604,349 544,411 
Total operating expenses819,761 710,467 2,361,880 2,058,101 
Operating income180,125 148,471 509,145 393,172 
Investment income
Net investment income17,322 14,642 49,235 30,360 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)2,925 (2,227)2,983 (9,246)
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings(698)(113)(3,763)(1,917)
Total investment income19,549 12,302 48,455 19,197 
Other income1,168 3,001 7,871 9,643 
Income before income taxes200,842 163,774 565,471 422,012 
Income tax expense41,012 32,734 117,186 86,879 
Net income$159,830 $131,040 $448,285 $335,133 
Net income per share
Class A common stock – basic$3.43 $2.81 $9.63 $7.20 
Class A common stock – diluted$3.06 $2.51 $8.57 $6.41 
Class B common stock – basic and diluted$515 $422 $1,444 $1,079 
Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic
Class A common stock46,189,059 46,189,037 46,189,038 46,188,962 
Class B common stock2,542 2,542 2,542 2,542 
Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted
Class A common stock52,306,514 52,299,369 52,301,001 52,298,655 
Class B common stock2,542 2,542 2,542 2,542 
Dividends declared per share
Class A common stock$1.275 $1.19 $3.825 $3.57 
Class B common stock$191.25 $178.50 $573.75 $535.50 
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Erie Indemnity Company
Statements of Financial Position
(in thousands)
September 30,
2024		December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (includes restricted cash of $23,547 and $12,542, respectively)
$221,213 $144,055 
Available-for-sale securities48,575 82,017 
Receivables from Erie Insurance Exchange and affiliates, net736,973 625,338 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net80,141 69,321 
Accrued investment income10,456 9,458 
Total current assets1,097,358 930,189 
Available-for-sale securities, net1,000,282 879,224 
Available-for-sale securities lent8,135 0 
Equity securities85,346 84,253 
Fixed assets, net480,707 442,610 
Agent loans, net79,829 58,434 
Defined benefit pension plan64,172 34,320 
Other assets, net48,318 42,934 
Total assets$2,864,147 $2,471,964 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Commissions payable$426,341 $353,709 
Agent incentive compensation60,073 68,077 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities194,649 175,622 
Dividends payable59,377 59,377 
Contract liability42,754 41,210 
Deferred executive compensation15,836 10,982 
Securities lending payable7,905 0 
Total current liabilities806,935 708,977 
Defined benefit pension plan27,757 26,260 
Contract liability21,220 19,910 
Deferred executive compensation24,010 20,936 
Deferred income taxes, net12,777 11,481 
Other long-term liabilities23,493 21,565 
Total liabilities916,192 809,129 
Shareholders’ equity1,947,955 1,662,835 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,864,147 $2,471,964 
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