2007 News
December 5, 2007
Progressive Puts Down Even Deeper Roots in Phoenix
Progressive wraps up 70th anniversary celebration by planting 70 trees in Esteban Park.
November 19, 2007
As the weather gets colder, Progressive's snowmobile policies heat up with better coverage and lower rates
The improved snowmobile insurance program, with rates up to 40 percent lower than before, will be available in 10 states by the end of November and will roll out in the other states where Progressive offers snowmobile insurance throughout 2008.
November 14, 2007
Progressive Puts Down Even Deeper Roots in Tampa
Progressive celebrates 70th anniversary by planting 70 trees in Cypress Point Park.
November 8, 2007
Progressive Blue Returns to Independent Insurance Agents
Independent agents beckon customers with new
Progressive signs.
November 7, 2007
Progressive Puts Down Even Deeper Roots in Sacramento
Progressive celebrates 70th anniversary by planting 70 trees in Seymour Park.
November 6, 2007
Progressive Makes Commercial Auto Quoting Faster and Easier for Independent Insurance Agents
The Elevation of quoting to ForAgentsOnly.com will help independent agents grow their commercial auto businesses.
November 5, 2007
Progressive Now Offers Specialized Golf Cart Insurance
Progressive's golf cart coverages are currently available in more than 30 states and expected to be available in most states by year-end 2008.
November 2, 2007
Progressive Unveils Industry's First Web 2.0 Site
Recognizing how Internet use has changed, Progressive's new Web site moves from publishing to participation.
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October 24, 2007
Progressive Puts Down Even Deeper Roots in Austin
Progressive celebrates 70th anniversary by planting 70 trees in Town Lake Metropolitan Park.
October 17, 2007
Progressive Puts Down Even Deeper Roots in
Colorado Springs
Progressive celebrates 70th anniversary by planting 70 trees in Memorial Park.
October 10, 2007
Progressive Introduces Paperless Policies
The launch coincides with the 70th anniversary tree planting; the first of six events is held in Cleveland today.
October 10, 2007
Progressive Puts Down Even Deeper Roots in Cleveland
Progressive celebrates 70th anniversary by planting 70 trees in Luke Easter Park.
October 4, 2007
Progressive Hits the Road to Educate Drivers
Progressive teams up with The Simulator to promote better driving throughout the western U.S.
October 3, 2007
Ten Years, More Than 200 Million Agency Logins and 36 Million Fast, Easy Quotes
Progressive celebrates a milestone for its time-saving, business-growing Web site for agents.
October 1, 2007
Progressive Puts Down Even Deeper Roots in Cities Across the Country as It Celebrates 70th Anniversary by Planting Trees
Progressive teams up with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant more than 400 large trees in urban parks in each of its six call center cities.
October 1, 2007
Progressive Saves Colorado Drivers Money, Again! Lowers Rates for Seventh Time In Four Years
Progressive announced today that it is lowering car insurance rates in Colorado for customers who buy through local independent agents by an average of 3 percent for new and renewing customers effective September 30 and November 9, 2007, respectively.
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September 28, 2007
Progressive.com Wins 2007 WebAward and Receives Top Honors From Keynote
Progressive.com has been awarded a 2007 "Best Insurance Web Site" WebAward from the WMA for outstanding achievement in Web site development; and ranked #1 in Keynote's two-part study of auto insurance Web sites.
September 26, 2007
Progressive Named to 2007 InformationWeek 500; Jumps More Than 160 Spots to Place 36th On the List
Progressive recognized as a leader in technology and innovation for the eighth consecutive year.
September 17, 2007
Progressive Explains Why Keeping Your Boat Protected Year-Round Could Actually Save You Money
Boating season's winding down and you're thinking about cancelling your boat insurance policy to save a few bucks; weigh the pros and cons carefully before deciding.
September 10, 2007
Dogs and cats everywhere jump for joy as Progressive introduces Pet Injury Coverage
The new coverage is included on Progressive policies with Collision coverage at no additional cost.
September 6, 2007
Progressive Once Again Named One of the Best Places to Work in Northeast Ohio
Third largest auto insurer in the country is a 2007
NorthCoast 99 recipient.
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August 23, 2007
A Message from Progressive President and CEO,
Glenn Renwick
Renwick responds to an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article about an investigation authorized by Progressive people in August 2005.
August 9, 2007
Progressive Makes it Easier for People to Enjoy the Champlain Valley Fair and Win Valuable Prizes
Vermont's largest auto insurer offers chances to win prizes online, including nearly $20,000 in free gas cards, VIP parking passes and a $10,000 cash grand prize.
August 6, 2007
Progressive Clears Up Common RV Insurance Misunderstandings
Progressive survey reveals that more than half of all RV owners may not have the right insurance coverage.
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July 30, 2007
Progressive's Arkansas Claims Organization Named Arkansas PIA's "Claims Department of the Year"
Local independent insurance agents say Progressive claims is number one when it comes to providing fast, caring service
to customers.
July 25, 2007
Progressive Opens Claims Service Center in
New Orleans Area 
Optional service makes claims/repair process following car crashes fast and easy.
July 16, 2007
Survey Says: Some Motorcyclists May Not Completely Understand Physical Damage Insurance Coverages 
Progressive recently conducted a survey of more than 1,000 motorcycle owners and found that many don't understand important information about their policies.
July 11, 2007
Progressive's Direct Business Lowers Auto Insurance Rates in Colorado Seven Times Since 2003
Progressive announced today that it is lowering auto insurance premiums in Colorado by an average of 5.2 percent for new and renewing customers effective July 11 and August 20, 2007, respectively.
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June 25, 2007
Progressive Improves Coverage Options for the
Trucking Market
Progressive leverages industry expertise to help meet the needs of new and growing businesses; improvements mark the beginning of overall expansion of its truck program.
June 7, 2007
Progressive Recognized for Innovative Information Technology with 2007 CIO 100 Award
CIO Magazine recognizes Progressive as one of the most innovative information technology companies with its annual award.
June 4, 2007
Progressive.com Receives Top Honors from Keynote Systems
Progressive announced today that its Web site, progressive.com, has been named number one by Keynote® Systems on the WebExcellence Q2 2007 Insurance
Carrier Scorecard.
June 4, 2007
Progressive Independent Agents to Win More than $100,000 in Prizes in First Ever "Cross-SellaPalooza" Contest
Progressive to reward agents for selling multiple products by offering seven prizes, including an RV, boat, motorcycle and pick-up truck.
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May 31, 2007
Progressive Opens New State-of-the-Art Claims Service Center in Houston
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies opens a state-of-the-art concierge claims center in the Houston area offering a new level of service that reduces drivers' time spent dealing with accident repairs from about four days to about 15 minutes.
May 24, 2007
Progressive Named One of 20 Great Employers for College Graduates
Progressive was the only insurance company among 20 companies named by Experience Inc. and Fortune Magazine's online edition as great employers for college graduates.
May 14, 2007
Progressive Insurance Exposes Some Common Car Insurance Myths and Reveals the Truth Behind Them
Progressive survey reveals common car insurance misunderstandings as reported by its more than 13,000 claims people.
May 9, 2007
Progressive.com Wins the Webby People's Voice Award in
the Insurance Category
The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Web sites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile Web sites.
May 7, 2007
Progressive Survey Reveals Some Common RV Mishaps
Progressive surveyed more than 1,000 RVers countrywide to find the amusing and at times embarrassing mishaps they've experienced while traveling.
May 1, 2007
Progressive Responds to Wall Street Journal Story from May 1, 2007, "Illegal Residents Get Legal Route to Car Coverage" by Miriam Jordan
The Wall Street Journal story that appeared in the May 1st edition has caused some confusion which Progressive would like to clarify.
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April 9, 2007
Leading Boat Insurer, Progressive, Helps Boaters Separate Fact from Fiction
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies surveyed more than 1,000 boat owners and discovered there are many boat insurance myths floating around out there that many accept as truth.
April 6, 2007
Progressive Announces Double Digit Rate Decreases for Motorcycle, Boat and RV Policies
Independent agents and brokers can save customers BIG bucks just in time for summer.
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March 28, 2007
Progressive Opens Concierge Claims Center in Riverview, Fla.
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies opens its second concierge claims center in the Tampa Bay area offering a new level of service that reduces drivers' time spent dealing with accident repairs from about four days to about 15 minutes.
March 27, 2007
Help Ernesto Fonseca in His Recovery Efforts by Getting an Insurance Quote at Progressive's HoleshotHeaven.com
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies will give Ernesto Fonseca $3 for every quote that people get at its Supercross-dedicated Web site, HoleshotHeaven.com.
March 14, 2007
Progressive Opens Concierge Claims Center in Milford, Conn.
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies opens its second concierge claims center in the Bridgeport-New Haven area offering a new level of service that reduces drivers' time spent dealing with accident repairs from about four days to about 15 minutes.
March 6, 2007
Progressive and LoJack Announce Agreement to Help Combat Commercial Vehicle Theft
The LoJack® Stolen Vehicle Recovery System will be offered to owners of commercial vehicles and construction equipment at a substantial savings.
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February 22, 2007
Progressive Repositions Name in Products It Sells
Through Agents
Company also announces product and service enhancements aimed at helping independent agents grow.
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January 16, 2007
Tripsense® Now Available to Michigan and Oregon Drivers
Progressive Direct's usage-based discount program, TripSense, can help drivers save up to 25 percent off of their insurance premiums.
January 11, 2007
Progressive Launches Web Site for Supercross Fans
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies has announced the introduction of HoleshotHeaven.com — a new Web site for the millions of Supercross racing enthusiasts across the country.
January 10, 2007
Progressive Brings Commercial Auto Coverages to the
Bay State
Drive Commercial Auto, part of The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, is now offering commercial auto insurance to Massachusetts business owners.
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