** BofA raises PT on auto insurer Progressive Corp PGR.N to $350 from $343, citing strong growth and generous shareholder returns; retains "buy" rating
** Brokerage says market is underestimating Progressive's earnings potential, so they have raised co's forecast significantly
** "We expect the company to generate capital in excess of its needs equal to about $8 billion annually for the next half decade of $50 billion through 2030," BofA says
** 10 of 25 brokerages rate stock "buy" or "higher", 15 "hold"; their median PT is $275 - LSEG-compiled data
** Including session's move, stock up about 1.26% YTD
(Reporting by Anuj T in Bengaluru)
((anuj.t@thomsonreuters.com))