Batten Down the Hatches: Storm Season is Approaching!

New video at progressive.com shows boaters how to stay safe and keep their boats afloat during hurricane season

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MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio — May 13, 2008 —
Preparing for emergencies is a part of everyday life. Schoolchildren practice tornado drills. Hotels post evacuation routes. Manufacturing companies perform routine safety checks. So why is it that many boaters in coastal areas don't take the time to plan for tropical storms or hurricanes?

For boaters who answer, "it's too complicated," or, "I don't know where to begin," there are no more excuses. Thanks to "Keeping Your Boat Storm Ready," a new online video that covers what to do before, during and after a storm, preparing for storm season is easier than ever. Accompanied by downloadable checklists, the video can be viewed at www.boat.progressive.com.

"Storms that bring high waves, heavy rain, and winds exceeding 100 mph can do significant damage — to people and to boats," said Dominic Mediate, Progressive's boat product manager. "That's why it's so important to prepare for severe weather before a storm hits."

The entire video — which was produced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Florida Department of Emergency Management (DEM), Sea Grant, the U.S. Coast Guard and Progressive — is now available online.

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

Progressive is committed to becoming consumers' #1 choice for auto insurance by providing competitive rates and products that meet drivers' needs throughout their lifetimes, superior online and in-person customer service, and best-in-class, 24-hour claims service, including 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 www.progressive.com.

The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, are publicly traded at NYSE:PGR.

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Dominic Mediate is available for interview.

"Keeping Your Boat Storm Ready"

Online Table of Contents

Video produced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Florida Department of Emergency Management (DEM), Sea Grant, the U.S. Coast Guard and Progressive.

To watch the video, go to www.boat.progressive.com.

Before Storm Season