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    Progressive Reports April Results
    Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:25:00 AM ET
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The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for April 2012:

 (millions, except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited)              April        April      Change
                                                                         2012         2011
 Net premiums written                                                $ 1,672.0      $ 1,540.4      9%
 Net premiums earned                                                 $ 1,528.2      $ 1,433.3      7%
 Net income                                                          $    61.2      $   118.0     (48)%
      Per share                                                      $     .10      $     .18     (45)%
 Total pretax net realized gains (losses) on securities (including   $    (7.9 )    $    24.6      NM
 net impairment losses)
 Combined ratio                                                           95.1           91.4   3.7 pts.
 Average diluted equivalent shares                                       609.6          652.1     (7)%
 NM = Not Meaningful
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 (thousands; unaudited)                         April      April    Change
                                                2012       2011
 Policies in Force:
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 Agency - auto                                 4,853.1    4,599.3     6 %
 Direct - auto                                 4,018.2    3,751.7     7 %
                                              --------   --------
          Total personal auto                  8,871.3    8,351.0     6 %
          Total special lines                  3,899.3    3,701.1     5 %
                                              --------   --------
                      Total Personal Lines    12,770.6   12,052.1     6 %
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                      Total Commercial Auto      520.0      508.6     2 %
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See the complete release at http://investors.progressive.com/pdf/mreport-0412.pdf for further information. If you experience technical difficulties using this link, please email investor_relations@progressive.com and a PDF of the release will be sent to you promptly.

About Progressive

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies makes it easy to understand, buy, and use auto insurance. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach us whenever, wherever, and however it’s most convenient for them--online at http://www.progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, or in-person with a local agent.

Progressive offers insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes. We’re the fourth largest auto insurer in the country, the largest seller of motorcycle insurance, and a leader in commercial auto insurance. Progressive also offers car insurance online in Australia at http://www.progressiveonline.com.au.

Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name Your Price(R), the Snapshot Discount(R), and a concierge level of claims service.

The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at (PGR).

SOURCE: The Progressive Corporation

The Progressive Corporation 
Matt Downing, 440-395-4222
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