Progressive Insurance News

July Most Dangerous Month for Motorcycle Crashes According to Progressive Claims Data

The summer travel season is peak time for passionate motorcycle riders and after a brutal winter, they’re anxious to make the most of every mile. If fact, more motorcycle riders are hitting the road than ever before with new motorcycle …

Hard Braking Most Likely Predictor of Future Crashes: Progressive

How long does it really take for your car to come to a complete stop? While the technical answer lies in the laws of physics – to do it safely, that’s a whole other ball game. Progressive Insurance analyzed more …

Progressive Plans to Charge Risky Snapshot Drivers More

Progressive Corp., the fourth-largest U.S. auto insurer, said it will begin increasing rates for some risky customers who participate in a program that allows the company to electronically monitor driving habits. The decision to lift premiums is a shift for …

Longtime Progressive CEO Peter Lewis Dies at 80

Progressive Insurance chairman and longtime chief executive Peter Lewis has died. He was 80. Philanthropic adviser Jennifer Frutchy says the billionaire supporter of medical marijuana legalization died Saturday at his home in Florida. Lewis became CEO of Progressive Corp. at …

Progressive to Open 9 New Service Centers in 2013

In 2013, Progressive Insurance will open nine new service centers across the country, taking the total count to 63. Progressive will open locations all over the country in 2013: Silver Spring, Md. Malvern, Pa. South Plainfield, N.J. Pasadena, Calif. La …

30% Increase in Single Vehicle Claims on New Year’s Day: Progressive

Single vehicle claims were up 30 percent on New Year’s Day 2012, when compared to the same day of the week two weeks prior to and after New Year’s Day, according to data from Progressive Insurance. The total number of …

Avoid Parking Lot Mishaps During Holiday Frenzy

Don’t get crunched this holiday season. According to Nationwide Insurance 2012 claims data, about 13 percent of auto accidents occur in parking lots. With so many demands on your time at this time of year, Nationwide reminds motorists to stay …

Progressive Insurance Expands Coverage for Boat Propulsion Systems

Progressive Insurance has added new coverage to meet boaters’ needs for more complete protection of their propulsion systems. Propulsion Plus pays to repair or replace the lower unit of an outboard motor, or the outdrive of a stern drive motor, …

Parents Settle Illinois Suit Over Daughter’s Crash Death

The parents of a college freshman killed after a western Illinois high-speed chase with law enforcement have reached a $225,000 settlement with the driver of the pickup truck occupied by the girl. The Quincy Herald-Whig reports Gina Heinecke and Bob …

Progressive Receives Fourth Patent Related to Usage-Based Insurance

Progressive Insurance has received a fourth patent for system technologies used with its optional Pay As You Drive insurance program, a usage-based form of car insurance. U.S. Patent No. 8,090,598 relates, in part, to producing a driver safety score based …