Progressive Auto Insurance Company

About Progressive Auto Insurance Company

On March 10, 1937, Joseph Lewis and Jack Green started Progressive Mutual Insurance Company because they wanted to provide vehicle owners with security and protection. They also thought it was a good investment for a couple of lawyers who were just getting started.

Progressive was innovative from the start. For the first time, customers could pay their premiums in installments, an option that appealed to workers who could not afford annual premiums. They could even get drive-in claims service. Progressive wanted to make it easy for average people to protect one of their most important investments -- their vehicles.

The company grew steadily throughout the next decade, moving to new offices in downtown Cleveland, Ohio in 1951. In 1955, after the death of Joe Lewis, Jack Green became CEO and Peter Lewis, Joe's son, began his career with Progressive. Peter brought fresh ideas and began looking for ways to distinguish the company from its competitors. In 1956, the company formed Progressive Casualty Company to write auto insurance for high risk drivers (today the company serves all types of drivers).

The growing company expanded in the 1960s and formed the Progressive Corporation. In 1965, Peter Lewis took over the reins of the company when he assumed the title of CEO, a title he still held when he celebrated his 45th anniversary with the company in 2000.

Progressive Auto Insurance Company News

Progressive becomes the first auto insurer to open claims service centers which combine retail-like front office space with attached garage space where claims representatives inspect vehicles and prepare estimates. By handling the entire claims/repair process, Progressive is able to provide one-stop convenience and peace of mind to customers in select markets across the country.

Progressive Auto Insurance Company Address

Corporate Headquarters
The Progressive Corporation
6300 Wilson Mills Road
Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143

About Progressive Auto Insurance Company Services

At Progressive, they want to do business with you on your terms -- when you want and where you want. They offer competitively priced insurance and hassle-free, superior policy service and claims service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Start a new quote or retrieve a previous quote for auto, motorcycle, or boat/PWC. Just enter your Zip code and you're on your way!

Did you know that the cost of a six-month auto insurance policy for the same driver with the same or comparable coverages can vary from company to company by $500 or more? As a savvy consumer, you know that it pays to do your homework and shop around for car insurance.