The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, provides personal auto insurance, and other specialty property-casualty insurance throughout the United States. The company operates in three segments: Commercial Auto, Personal Lines, and Other-indemnity. The Commercial Auto segment writes liability and physical damage insurance for automobiles and trucks owned by small businesses primarily through their independent agents. The Personal Lines segment writes insurance for personal automobiles, motorcycles, boats, and recreational vehicles on a direct basis or through an independent agent. The Other-indemnity segment provides professional liability and directors and officers liability insurance to community banks. It also provides issuance and claims adjusting services in many states for Commercial Auto Insurance Procedures/Plans.
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies ranks top in the nation for auto insurance, with more than 10 million policies issued. Progressive has the ability to sell insurance directly to the consumer either online or by phone as well as work through over 30,000 independent agents.
Jack Green and Joe Lewis co-founded the company in 1937 and Progressive is headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio.