Progressive Distributes August Results

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Sept. 14, 2006--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for August 2006:

(millions, except per share         August       August        
 amounts and ratios)                  2006         2005         Change
                               ------------  -----------  ------------
Net premiums written              $1,099.1     $1,090.6             1%
Net premiums earned                1,090.2      1,069.5             2%
Net income                           122.7         56.8           116%
      Per share                        .16          .07           122%
Combined ratio                        88.5         96.3     (7.8) pts.

See the complete monthly release at http://investors.progressive.com/releases/2006/pdf/mreport_0806.pdf for further month and year-to-date information.

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 products and services of the Progressive Direct Group of Insurance Companies are marketed directly to consumers by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE and online at www.progressivedirect.com through the Progressive Direct(R) brand. The Drive Group of Progressive Insurance Companies offers insurance through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies that market their products and services through the Drive(R) Insurance from Progressive brand. For more information about Drive Insurance, go to www.driveinsurance.com. The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, are publicly traded at . More information, including a guide to interpreting the monthly reporting package, can be found at www.progressive.com.