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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 15, 2000
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THE PROGRESSIVE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 1-9518 34-0963169
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification
incorporation) No.)
6300 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 440-461-5000
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On December 15, 2000, The Progressive Corporation (the "Company") issued a News
Release concerning changes in senior management of the Company. A copy of the
News Release, which is hereby incorporated by reference in this Current Report
on Form 8-K, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
The following Exhibit is filed as part of this report:
Exhibit No. Description
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99 News Release dated December 15, 2000
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: December 21, 2000
THE PROGRESSIVE CORPORATION
By: /s/ Jeffrey W. Basch
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Name: Jeffrey W. Basch
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Form 8-K
Under Reg. Exhibit
S-K Item 601 No. Description of Exhibit
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99 99 News Release dated December 15, 2000
