UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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) February 4, 2006
THE PROGRESSIVE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-9518
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34-0963169 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(IRS Employer
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6300 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 440-461-5000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Principal Officers.
(b) On February 6, 2006, The Progressive Corporation issued a press release including the following
announcement:
[O]n February 4, 2006, W. Thomas Forrester, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, announced his
intention to retire during the first quarter of 2007. Mr. Forrester will serve as the Company’s
Chief Financial Officer until that time, and participate in the certifications of the Company’s
2006 financial statements. CEO and President Glenn Renwick said: “Although Tom’s decision to
retire next year is not unexpected, we accept the news with mixed feelings. Tom and I will have
worked together for more than 20 years and while his retirement will close our professional
relationship, I’m very happy for Tom, his retirement plans and our continuing friendship. Tom will
continue with all of his responsibilities into 2007 and work with me in the selection of a new CFO.
We have a deep talent pool within the organization therefore we do not expect to be conducting an
external search for this position.”
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