Attention Pennsylvania Independent Insurance Agents: Get More Commission and More Rewards with the Progressive Preferred Program
Qualified agents can earn higher commission and get more marketing support to help grow their business
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio — June 25, 2009 — A new rewards program designed to help independent insurance agents in Pennsylvania grow their preferred business was announced today by Progressive.
Starting June 28, the Progressive Preferred program will reward independent agents who consistently meet a goal of selling an average of one preferred policy per week. To qualify as "preferred" the named insured must be a homeowner, with continuous insurance and no lapse in coverage, and all rated drivers must have a good driving record.
Members are identified as "Signature Agents" and enjoy special recognition, increased compensation and commission, additional Progressive product offerings and enhanced marketing support.
Signature AgentSM benefits include:
- 15/12 commission on preferred Progressive Personal Auto and Personal Umbrella policies;
- a $2,000 annual marketing allowance that they can spend on select marketing tools, including access to Progressive's marketing and public relations expertise; and
- appointment to sell Progressive Home Advantage® and Personal Umbrella.
Participants also get an exclusive electronic photo frame for display in their office and access to other "Signature Agent" merchandise and recognition in select Progressive advertising.
The program is currently only available to Pennsylvania agents who meet specific qualification criteria and sign an agreement to their Progressive producer's agreement.
For more information visit http://www.ForAgentsOnly.com or speak with your Progressive account sales representative.
About Progressive
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since 1937, is one of the country's largest auto insurance groups, the largest seller of motorcycle, and a market leader in commercial auto insurance based on premiums written.
Progressive is committed to becoming consumers' #1 choice for auto insurance by providing competitive rates and innovative products and services that meet drivers' needs throughout their lifetimes, including superior online and in-person customer service, and best-in-class, 24-hour claims service, such as its concierge level of claims service available at service centers located in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States.
More than 30,000 independent agencies sell Progressive products including private passenger auto, Progressive Commercial, Progressive Motorcycle, Progressive RV, etc. Progressive's agency companies make up a group that is the largest writer of auto insurance through independent agents and brokers in the U.S., based on premiums written. Agents and brokers can log in to ForAgentsOnly.com to get an at-a-glance summary of everything they need to manage and grow their business, including agent referrals, quotes, customer policy information, state and countrywide news, and more. Consumers can find an agent at http://www.progressiveagent.com.
The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, are publicly traded at NYSE:PGR.
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