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Hybrid Drivers Rewarded with Lower Premiums
Insurer Offers Discount To Hybrid Drivers

AS OF AUGUST 2005, U.S. ROADS SAW OVER 300 THOUSAND HYBRID VEHICLES NATIONWIDE.  EXPERTS PREDICT THAT HYBRIDS COULD MAKE UP NEARLY 15 PERCENT OF TOTAL REGISTERED VEHICLES BY 2016.

TRAVELERS, WHICH HAS A HISTORY OF BEING FIRST TO MARKET WITH INNOVATIVE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, WILL OFFER HYBRID DRIVERS A 10 PERCENT DISCOUNT ON AUTO INSURANCE BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY. DRIVERS CAN FIND DETAILS ONLINE AT HYBRIDTRAVELERS.COM.

GREG TOCZYDLOWSKI, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT FOR TRAVELERS:

“People buy hybrids for a number of reasons. Attraction to new technology. Environmental concerns. Even a sense of personal style. Whatever the reason, this choice shows that hybrid drivers are responsible, smart and forward-looking, values that we at Travelers have embraced as a core philosophy. That’s why, Travelers will offer up to a 10 percent discount to hybrid drivers across America.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT HYBRIDTRAVELERS.COM.  I’M DANIELLE ADDAIR.
AUDIO PROVIDED BY:  Travelers

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:
Jennifer Wislocki, St. Paul Travelers, 860.277.7458