Progressive Accelerates Release of September Results

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Oct. 1, 20051, 2005--The Progressive Corporation plans to release the Company's September 2005 results on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, before the market opens, rather than on Thursday, October 13, as previously announced, in observance of Yom Kippur.

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since 1937, ranks third in the nation for auto insurance based on premiums written and provides drivers with competitive rates and 24/7, in-person and online service. The companies that offer insurance directly (by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE and online at progressivedirect.com) market their products and services under the Progressive Direct(SM) brand, while the companies that offer insurance through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies market their products and services under the Drive(R) Insurance from Progressive brand. The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, are publicly traded at NYSE:PGR. More information can be found at progressive.com.