Power of Attorney









 This power of attorney confirms that the undersigned, Donald V. Fites, has

authorized and designated each of David F. Bengston, Eric J. Draut, Edward J. Konar,

Scott Renwick and Richard Roeske as the undersigned's attorney-in-fact, with the power

and authority individually, to execute and file on the undersigned's behalf all Forms 3, 4,

5 and 144 (including any amendments or successor forms thereto) that the undersigned

may from time to time be required to file with the United States Securities and Exchange

Commission as a result of the undersigned's ownership of, or transactions in, securities of

Unitrin, Inc.  The authority of the above-named persons under this power shall continue

until the undersigned is no longer required to file such forms or until earlier revoked in

writing.  The undersigned acknowledges that neither David F. Bengston, Eric J. Draut,

Edward J. Konar, Scott Renwick nor Richard Roeske is assuming any of the

undersigned's responsibilities or obligations to comply with the Securities Act of 1933 or

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, or any rules or regulations

promulgated thereunder.



 This power of attorney revokes and supercedes any and all prior powers of

attorney, confirming statements or other authorizations given with respect to the subject

matter hereof.







       /s/ Donald V. Fites

       Donald V. Fites





Dated:  November 15, 2004