First of Three $25,000 Free Gas Prizes Awarded by Progressive's Commercial Auto Group

Michigan resident wins first free gas giveaway, two more grand prizes to be awarded

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Yolanda Avalos of East Lansing, Mich., is the first $25,000 grand prize winner in Progressive's Pump Up The Savings Free Gas Giveaway contest, during which the commercial auto insurance company group is giving away three $25,000 prizes.

"We understand how hard it is for people to afford the skyrocketing cost of gas and diesel fuel, so we wanted to do our part by offering the chance to win $25,000 in free gas, as well as two $50 gas cards as daily instant win prizes," says Tom Corpus of Progressive's Commercial Auto Group. "When the free gas contest is completed, we will have awarded over $125,000 in free fuel during 2008."

In addition to offering small businesses and truck drivers a chance at a break from fuel costs, the Pump Up The Savings Free Gas Giveaway provides information and free quotes for commercial auto insurance, including truck insurance, motor carrier insurance and other commercial coverages.

Entries must be received by midnight on December 31, 2008, to be included in the final grand prize drawing.

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 and personal watercraft 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.

Contact: Susan Rouser, Progressive PR, (440) 395-1788