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PROGRESSIVE TO ADD MORE THAN 150 NEW PEOPLE TO
CLEVELAND HEADQUARTERS AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Brush Up Your Resume, Recruiting Open House Planned for September 17

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO (September 12, 2003) – After reporting 29 percent growth in the first six months of 2003, and 30 percent growth at year-end 2002, the Progressive group of insurance companies, the third largest auto insurance group in the U.S. and second largest in Ohio, is helping to boost the Cleveland economy by hiring more than 150 new people at its headquarters and surrounding areas.

Immediate positions are available in the following areas: Administration, Information Technology (IT), Claims, Customer Service, Facilities, Maintenance, Security, Finance, Accounting, Analysis, Product Management, Human Resources, Management, Marketing and Sales. People can learn more about the jobs, including the in-depth on-the-job training each employee will receive at the “All Positions Open House” to be held on Wednesday, September 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Progressive’s offices at 6300 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Village, in the visitor’s center.

At the Open House applicants can meet with Progressive recruiters and learn about the company and the open positions. No RSVPs or appointments are necessary – applicants should apply online at jobs.progressive.com prior to arrival. Specific instructions on how to apply are listed on jobs.progressive.com under recruiting events in Ohio. Candidates from Cleveland and the surrounding areas are welcome.

“We need to add these employees because we’re growing at an incredible pace,” said Katie Koch, claims recruiting manager, Progressive. “Progressive is a great place to work. The environment is comfortable, we have lots of amenities and there are great career opportunities.”

Progressive offers its employees a broad range of benefits and on-site services, including:

* Competitive salary and variable pay package;
* Medical and dental benefits including medical coverage for nontraditional dependents including grandchildren, parents, children over 23 and domestic partners;
* Casual dress environment;
* On-site cafeteria;
* Primary care center;
* Fitness center;
* Wellness program featuring a variety of health screenings and educational opportunities; and
* Employee Assistance Programs providing counseling services to Progressive people and their families.

Progressive’s culture is one of high energy, continuous innovation and dynamic growth. Last year Progressive hired more than 6,000 people, bringing the total number of Progressive employees to more than 23,000.

The Progressive group of insurance companies, in business since 1937, provides drivers with competitive rates and 24/7, in-person service. The companies offer insurance by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, online at progressive.com and through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR), the holding company, has headquarters in Mayfield Village, Ohio. In November 2002, Progressive was hailed by Fast Company magazine as ‘a master of operational innovation’ and in February 2003 the Company was selected as one of the magazine’s prestigious ‘Fast 50 Champions of Innovation.’ In Ohio, Progressive employs more than 9,100 people, operates 23 claims offices and two call centers (sales, claims and customer service) in Mayfield Village and Mentor. More information can be found at progressive.com.