At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of The Progressive Corporation yesterday, Progressive's shareholders:

  • elected the following directors, each for a one-year term:
    • Lawton W. Fitt
    • Jeffrey D. Kelly
    • Peter B. Lewis
    • Patrick H. Nettles, Ph.D., and
    • Glenn M. Renwick
  • approved our executive compensation program in an advisory vote; and
  • ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2013.

About Progressive

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies makes it easy to understand, buy and use auto insurance. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach it whenever, wherever, and however it's most convenient--online at http://www.progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, on a mobile device or in-person with a local agent.

Progressive offers insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes. It's the fourth largest auto insurer in the country, the largest seller of motorcycle insurance, and a leader in commercial auto insurance. Progressive also offers car insurance online in Australia at http://www.progressiveonline.com.au.

Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name Your Price®, Snapshot®, and Service Centers.

The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at (NYSE:PGR).

The Progressive Corporation
Matt Downing, 440-395-4222
http://www.progressive.com