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 January 30, 1998, 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, 1997.


                                               Ernst & Young LLP


Los Angeles, California
March 25, 1998






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