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Progressive Truck Insurance Sweepstakes Means Less Pain at the Pump for 52 Lucky Winners

Progressive Commercial auto insurance to give away more than $150,000 in free fuel

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio — March 19, 2009 — With tough economic conditions putting a strain on the wallets of small business owners and truckers, Progressive Commercial auto insurance is launching a sweepstakes to give away more than $150,000 worth of free fuel over the next year. To enter, simply go to www.progressivecommercial.com and fill out a short entry form. A $3,000 prize will be awarded each week, with the first drawing on March 25, 2009 and the final one in March 2010.

"Of course, we hope while they're at our site entering the contest, truckers will also check out our great truck insurance offerings," said Tom Corpus, Progressive Commercial auto insurance product manager. "We insure everyone from experienced truckers to rookies. And, along with trucks, we also insure other vehicles used by small businesses such as light duty pickup trucks, vans, cars and SUVs."

Progressive has been in the commercial truck insurance business for more than 30 years. It offers insurance for a range of local and regional trucking businesses, including motor carriers and owner operators.

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 http://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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