The company, which was founded in 1937, was the first to offer drive-in claims services and also the first to offer reduced insurance rates for low-risk drivers. Progressive is responsible for changing the way that drivers shop for insurance, through its introduction of web-accessible comparison rates. In 1995, it became the first major insurance group in the world to initiate a web site. In the tradition of firsts, Progressive introduced the first pet injury coverage to protect dogs and cats who might receive injuries in an accident. In 2008, it became the first auto insurer to offer the Name Your PriceĀ® option, which enables customers to start a quote and then adjust the price accordingly to find a car insurance package that works for them.
With the availability of 24 hour in-person and online services, customers can easily purchase auto insurance directly from Progressive. More than one million people have motorcycle insurance with the company, making it the number one motorcycle insurance group in the United States. Customers who hold motorcycle policies have the option to insure motorcycle cruisers, customs, sport bikes, street bikes, off-road dirt bikes, ATVs and more. Progressive also serves businesses through its commercial auto insurance policies. Typical customers include those who use cars, pick-ups, vans, SUVs, light trucks, dump trucks, and tractor trailers for business use. Progressive is also one of the fastest growing boat insurance groups and is the number one RV insurer through independent agencies in the U.S.
Employees with Progressive typically work in one of the following major locations: Austin, Cleveland, Colorado Springs, Phoenix, Sacramento, and Tampa. The company offers health care, vision, and life insurance benefits, as well as on-site medical and fitness centers. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of training and development opportunities and career planning through the Career Quest site. Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, bonuses, identity theft insurance, 401(k) savings plan, and child/adult care flexible spending accounts are also available options. For employees who wish to purchase Progressive insurance, the company returns a portion of the cost at the end of the policy term. Progressive has 98 job listings on www.hound.com, including managed repair representative, claims adjustor, customer service representative, and claims mail processor. 42 jobs, with this company, can be found at monster.com. These listings include claims adjustor, information technology manager, and marketing sales representatives.
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