Progressive's Fourth Quarter Conference Call

    MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Jan. 23 The Progressive
Corporation announced today that the Company will host a one-hour conference
call on Thursday, January 25, 2001, beginning at 9:00 a.m. eastern time.  The
Company will discuss fourth quarter 2000 results and address questions at that
time.
    To register for the conference call and receive the necessary call-in
details, visit the Company's Web site at
http://www.progressive.com/investors/events.htm .
    Progressive , with headquarters in Mayfield Village, Ohio, is
one of the nation's largest auto insurance companies.  In business since 1937,
the Company provides all drivers with competitive rates and 24-hour, in-person
and online services.  The Company sells its products over the phone at
1-800-AUTO-PRO(R), online at progressive.com and through more than 30,000
independent agencies throughout the U.S.  More information about the Company
can be found at http://www.progressive.com.

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