It's Time to Play Ball at Progressive Field: Fans and Players to Inaugurate Newly...

It's Time to Play Ball at Progressive Field: Fans and Players to Inaugurate Newly Re-Named Home of the Cleveland Indians

All Fans to Receive Progressive Field Ball Cap to Mark the
Historic Occasion
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--(Business Wire)--
History will be made today as more than 40,000 fans show up to
watch the Cleveland Indians take on the Chicago White Sox in the first
game to ever be played at Progressive Field. Earlier this year,
Progressive partnered with the Indians on a 16-year deal for the
naming rights to the ballpark and became the Official Auto Insurer of
the team.

"We're thrilled to be involved in today's Opening Day
festivities," said Progressive CEO, Glenn Renwick. "Cleveland is our
home, and has been for more than 70 years. So to join forces with
another Cleveland institution like the Indians is really exciting."

Most excited, perhaps, are the 200 employees who will present the
giant 150-foot by 300-foot American flag during the singing of the
national anthem. They were selected after winning a "Why should I be
chosen to hold the flag during the national anthem on Opening Day?"
contest held by Progressive. Employees entered by submitting videos,
essays and photos.

National Guard Cpl. Andre Hampton, another Progressive employee,
won't even be in the country, but he will be a big part of the
pre-game ceremonies. Hampton, a Progressive customer service
representative, visited the park earlier in the month and, while
there, recorded a short video message that will be shown just prior to
opening pitch. His mother, Kim Shockley, will throw the first pitch to
her "catcher," Progressive CEO Glenn Renwick.

Taking everything in from the comfort of a suite will be 13
Northeast Ohio independent insurance agents. In addition, the
independent agencies that represent Progressive across the U.S. will
be recognized on the Progressive Field scoreboard during the game.

And, all fans attending the game will receive a Progressive Field
ball cap.

"We're really excited to open the gates and welcome our fans into
Progressive Field," said Indians President Paul Dolan. "Beginning
today, Indians fans will begin to create new, special memories at the
ballpark that will last a lifetime."

For more information, go to www.progressivefield.com.

About Progressive

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since
1937, is the country's third largest auto insurance group and largest
seller of motorcycle and personal watercraft policies based on
premiums written, and is a market leader in commercial auto insurance.

Progressive is committed to becoming consumers' #1 choice for auto
insurance by providing competitive rates and products that meet
drivers' needs throughout their lifetimes, superior online and
in-person customer service, and best-in-class, 24-hour claims service,
including 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
www.progressive.com.

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

Progressive PR
Shawn Fergus, 440-395-7557

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