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Progressive Reports August Results

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Published: Thursday, September 11, 2008 

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The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for August 2008:

---------------------------------------------------------------------- (millions, except per share amounts andAugustAugustChange ratios)20082007 Net premiums written(1)$1,103.3 $1,052.25% Net premiums earned$1,050.4 $1,063.1(1)% Net income (loss)$(135.2)$76.9NM Per share$(.20)$.11NM Pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities(1)$(317.5)$12.4NM Combined ratio94.395.7 (1.4) pts. Average diluted equivalent shares672.9709.7(5)% NM = Not Meaningful (1) See the "Monthly Commentary" in the complete release, using the link below, for additional discussion. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (in thousands)AugustAugustChange 20082007 Policies in Force: Total Personal Auto7,083.47,016.01% Total Special Lines3,401.73,137.88% Total Commercial Auto554.9539.73% ----------------------------------------------------------------------

See the complete release at http://investors.progressive.com/pdf/mreport-0808.pdf for further information.

About Progressive

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since 1937, is one of the country's largest auto insurance groups, the largest seller of motorcycle and personal watercraft policies, and a market leader in commercial auto insurance based on premiums written.

Progressive is committed to becoming consumers' #1 choice for auto insurance by providing competitive rates and innovative products and services that meet drivers' needs throughout their lifetimes, including superior online and in-person customer service, and best-in-class, 24-hour claims service, such as its concierge level of claims service available at service centers located in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States.

Progressive companies offer consumers choices in how to shop for, buy and manage their auto insurance policies. Progressive offers its products, including personal and commercial auto, motorcycle, boat and recreational vehicle insurance, through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies throughout the U.S. and online and by phone directly from the Company. Private passenger auto products and prices are different when purchased directly from Progressive or through independent agencies. To find an agent or to get a quote, go to http://www.progressive.com.

The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, are publicly traded at (NYSE:PGR). For more information, including a guide to interpreting the monthly reporting package, visit http://www.progressive.com.

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