``Rewarding Good Friends'' With Free Gasoline!

    WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--May 10, 2001--As summer approaches and Americans begin planning vacations, it appears that many families will be staying closer to home this year than usual. The skyrocketing price of gasoline will undoubtedly deter many families from traveling long distances. The average cost for one gallon of regular gasoline in California has reached well over $1.90, and experts predict it may reach $3.00 by the end of the summer.
    To assist its policyholders during the current gas crisis, 21st Century Insurance is offering an incentive through the "Rewarding Good Friends" program. Policyholders who refer friends, colleagues, neighbors or family members that become 21st Century Insurance auto insurance policyholders can receive a free Shell Gift Card good for $25 worth of gasoline at participating Shell stations.
    Referrals can be made by logging on to the company's full-service website, www.i21.com or by calling 1-800-211-SAVE. The prospective customer also can include the name of the referring policyholder on the automobile insurance application.
    "With our current gas crisis, we feel that this reward can really help our customers save money, just as they can save money with their insurance policy," said Ed Combs, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Product Management. "The `Rewarding Good Friends' program makes everyone a winner: Our customers can receive free gas and the new policyholder will benefit from our low rates and great customer service."
    For more information about the "Rewarding Good Friends" program, log on to www.i21.com. Certain program limitations apply.