Steven Wevodau - Property & Casualty Insurance

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. National Forests damaged by wildfires, insects and disease will be getting some much needed help thanks to Progressive car insurance customers who have chosen to receive their policy documents electronically. Not only are those customers saving trees by saving paper, they’re also getting trees planted in their honor. Progressive began offering to plant trees in 2007 to help raise awareness of its paperless program. Since then, more than 1 million customers have signed up.“Our customers rose to the challenge and now we’re following through on our commitment,” said Christine Johnson, Progressive’s customer experience general manager. “When we began the tree planting campaign we had no idea where it would end up, but we’re pleased it has led to such a significant result.”

Progressive will provide funding for the 1 million trees to the Arbor Day Foundation, the country’s leading nonprofit, conservation and education organization dedicated to planting trees. The U.S. Forest Service has identified a backlog of more than 1 million acres that need to be replanted. Since 1990, the Arbor Day Foundation has helped to replant more than 13 million trees.

“Encouraging customers to go paperless is a great way for companies to help the environment, and we applaud Progressive for doing it. Progressive’s generous donation to plant 1 million trees is truly a significant gift to the environment,” said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “By planting trees in our nation’s forests, Progressive is making a positive impact for generations to come.”

While Progressive’s tree planting campaign is wrapping up, it will continue to offer discounts where available to customers who choose to go paperless.

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 personal watercraft 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 - News).

About The Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit, conservation and education organization of nearly 1 million members, with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. More information on the Foundation and its programs can be found at www.arborday.org.

 

 

 

Progressive PR
Leah Knapp, 440-395-0898

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Independent insurance agents who want to grow their business by harnessing the power of the Progressive name need look no further than the redesigned Progressive Brand Express.The updated site – located on Progressive’s agency-dedicated Web site, ForAgentsOnly.com – gives agents access to hundreds of free and low-cost co-branded materials like brochures and fliers, direct mail, e-marketing tools, signs, and television and radio ads. There are also materials for all of Progressive’s product lines including car insurance, motorcycle insurance, boat insurance, commercial auto insurance, homeowners insurance and more.

Enhancements to the site include:

 

• Tabbed layout for easier searching. Agents can find the materials they need faster, thanks to an improved, user-friendly layout. The layout is similar to Progressive’s Web-based training layout, which agents already know and like.
• Pictures, right up front. By showing thumbnail images of all materials, it’s even easier and faster for agents to find exactly what they’re looking for.
• Drop-down menus. Drop-down submenus make it easy to filter searches by language, type of material and product line.
• Ability to customize creative materials on the fly. Agents can customize their materials and see their changes made in real time before finalizing their order.
• One-stop shopping. All of Progressive’s marketing materials, including agency supplies, are now located in one, easy-to-find location.

“The Progressive Brand Express offers cost-effective ways to help our independent insurance agents attract and retain customers,” said Matt Marko, Progressive’s Brand Express manager. “We received extensive feedback from our agents, and we’re excited to expand our co-branded marketing opportunities. We look forward to adding even more new materials to help our independent insurance agencies grow.”

Appointed agents who wish to start using the enhanced Progressive Brand Express or to take a quick tutorial and learn more about the changes can log on to ForAgentsOnly.com and click on the Progressive Brand Express icon in the bottom right corner.

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 personal watercraft 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.

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 - News). For more information, visit http://www.progressive.com.

 

 

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Progressive PR
Leah Knapp, 440-395-0898