Progressive Named One of the Best Places to Work in Northeast Ohio
NorthCoast 99 honors local employers for programs and benefits that attract and retain top talent
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio — September 16, 2009 — The Employers Resource Council (ERC), Northeast Ohio's largest employers' association, has named car insurance company Progressive one of the best places to work in Northeast Ohio. Each year, the ERC honors 99 companies in a 22-county region that offer programs and benefits to attract, retain and motivate top performers.
"Our success as a car insurance company is directly tied to the outstanding people who work here," said Val Krasowski, Progressive's chief human resources officer. "Performance bonuses, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to advance and grow at Progressive are just a few of the benefits we offer to attract the best and brightest people around. We're proud to be honored with a NorthCoast 99 award."
NorthCoast 99 nominees are evaluated on benefits, employee communication, diversity, recruitment and selection, training and development, and workplace health and safety. To learn more about working at Progressive or to review current job openings, visit http://jobs.progressive.com.
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 policies, 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.
Progressive companies offer consumers choices in how to shop for, buy, and manage their auto insurance policies. Progressive offers its products, including personal and commercial auto, motorcycle, boat, and recreational vehicle insurance, through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies throughout the U.S. and online and by phone directly from the Company. Private passenger auto products and prices are different when purchased directly from Progressive or through independent agencies. To find an agent or to get a quote, go to http://www.progressive.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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