EXHIBIT 23:    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS






Board of Directors
20th Century Industries




We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements 
(Form S-8 No. 33-80180 and Form S-8 No. 33-61355) pertaining to the 20th 
Century Industries Savings and Security Plan and the 20th Century Industries 
Stock Option Plan, respectively, of our report dated February 19, 1997, with 
respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of 20th Century 
Industries, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended 
December 31, 1996.

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Los Angeles, California
March 26, 1997