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Progressive Insurance gives bikers countrywide the opportunity to support their local food banks through the “Corn for Kids” program

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio (July 27, 2009)—Motorcyclists now have an appetizing way to help their local communities. Over the next several months, America’s leading motorcycle insurer, Progressive, is giving away hot roasted corn on the cob at motorcycle rallies across the country for a suggested donation of $1 an ear.

The program, called “Corn for Kids,” benefits local Feeding America food banks to help feed needy children and their families and other charities such as Kids & Chrome in Sturgis, S.D.

“Riders are a charitable bunch—in fact, we recently surveyed male riders and found that nearly half are involved in a charity or cause,” said Marcy Gray, long-time rider and a motorcycle product manager at Progressive. “We’re thrilled to help feed bikers’ desire to give back…and their bellies too.”

Progressive’s “Corn for Kids” program will be held at:

Rally City, State Dates
Sturgis Bike Week Rapid City, S.D. Aug. 1-Aug. 9
American Salute Winter Park, Colo. Aug. 14-16
Milwaukee Bike Fest Milwaukee, Wis. Sept. 4-6
Roar to the Show Wildwood, N.J. Sept. 10-13
Delmarva Bike Week Ocean City, Md. Sept. 17-20
Bikes Blues and BBQ Fayetteville, Ark. Sept. 23-26
Las Vegas Bike Fest Las Vegas, Nev. Oct. 1-4
South Padre Island Rally South Padre Island, Texas Oct. 8-11
Biketoberfest Daytona Beach, Fla. Oct. 5-18
Love Ride Glendale, Calif. Oct. 23-25
Lone Star Galveston, Texas Oct. 29-Nov. 1

For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/progressivemotorcycle.

About Progressive
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since 1937, is one of the country’s largest auto insurance groups, the largest seller of motorcycle policies, and a market leader in commercial auto insurance based on premiums written.

Progressive is committed to becoming consumers’ #1 choice for auto insurance by providing competitive rates and innovative products and services that meet drivers’ needs throughout their lifetimes, including superior online and in-person customer service, and best-in-class, 24-hour claims service, such as its concierge level of claims service available at service centers located in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States.

Progressive companies offer consumers choices in how to shop for, buy, and manage their auto insurance policies. Progressive offers its products, including personal and commercial auto, motorcycle, boat, and recreational vehicle insurance, through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies throughout the U.S. and online and by phone directly from the Company. Private passenger auto products and prices are different when purchased directly from Progressive or through independent agencies. To find an agent or to get a quote, go to http://www.progressive.com.

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