Erie Announces Solid 3rd Qtr Results

Erie Indemnity Company (Nasdaq: ERIE) yesterday announced results for the third quarter 2003, including the following highlighted information: - Net income increased by 21.8 percent to $56.2 million, up from $46.2 million at September 30, 2002 - Net income per share increased by 21.9 percent to $.79 per share, compared to $.65 per share in the comparable quarter for 2002. - Net income, excluding net realized gains or losses on investments and related federal income taxes, increased by 12.8 percent to $55.0 million, or $.78 per share, up from ...