AbstractOn March 10, 1937, Joseph Lewis and Jack Green founded the Progressive Mutual Insurance Company. They wanted to provide vehicle owners with safety and security and thought an insurance company was a good investment for a couple of lawyers just starting out. Since its inception, Progressive has taken an innovative approach to auto insurance. They offered drive-in claims service before any other auto insurance company and, in another industry, were the first to allow customers to pay premiums in installments. An interesting option for those who could not afford the annual payments. Progressive wanted and still wants to make car insurance accessible and simple so that more and more people could protect their vehicles. Progressive began in 1937 and over the years has worked hard to build a superior proposition for auto insurance consumers through competitive pricing and continually improving our products and services. Today they offer competitive rates and 24-hour, in-person and online services to all drivers in the United States. Today, Progressive customers can purchase auto insurance directly from them online or over the phone, or they can purchase it from independent insurance agents. Headquartered in the Cleveland suburb of Mayfield Village, Ohio, Progressive has more than 28,000 employees in more than 450 offices nationwide. Progressive people value a casual dress code and a unique work environment where everyone is required to risk, learn, grow and perform. Progressive's largest locations house one of the largest and most eclectic contemporary art collections in the country. Communicating a clear image of Progressive by stating what they seek to achieve, how they interact with customers and what drives their behavior allows everyone associated with Progressive to understand what we expect from each other and ourselves and how we conduct our activity. Progressive has been in business since 1937 and is currently one of the largest auto insurance groups in the United States. They have more than 10 million policies in force and the growth continues as more people choose us for their auto insurance needs. They sell insurance directly to customers online and by phone and offer insurance through more than 30,000 independent local agents. In addition to auto insurance, Progressive offers the following types of insurance to customers across the country: boat/personal watercraft insurance, commercial auto insurance, homeowners insurance, motorcycle insurance, RV insurance, and insurance for Segway. Policies are available to people who choose to shop for auto insurance online at progressive.com or by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE 1-800-776-4737. You can also compare rates from other major companies when purchasing a progressive auto policy.