GlobeNewswire Inc | Aug 7, 2020 12:02PM EDT

August 07, 2020

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, Aug. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today declared a $0.10 per common share dividend, payable October 15, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 7, 2020 (ex-dividend date of October 6, 2020).

In addition, the Board declared a dividend on our outstanding Series B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Perpetual Serial Preferred Shares in the amount of $26.875 per Series B Share, or $13.4 million in the aggregate. The dividend, which is based on the annual rate of 5.375% of the stated amount of $1,000 per Series B Share, will be paid on September 15, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2020. About ProgressiveTheProgressive Group of Insurance Companiesmakes it easy to understand, buy and useauto insurance.Progressiveofferschoicesso consumers can reach us whenever, wherever and however its most convenient - online at progressive.com, by phone at1-800-PROGRESSIVE, on a mobile device or in-person with a local agent.

Progressiveprovides insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes; it is the third largest auto insurer in the country, a leading seller ofmotorcycleandcommercial auto insurance, and one of the top 15 homeowners insurance carriers.

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 HomeQuote Explorer.

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

Company Contact:Douglas S. Constantine (440) 910-3563

The Progressive Corporation 6300 Wilson Mills Road Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143 http://www.progressive.com