More Choice for Massachusetts Business Owners as Progressive Brings Commercial Auto Coverages to the Bay State
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Drive Commercial Auto, part of The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, one of the nation’s largest commercial auto insurance groups, today announced it is now offering commercial auto insurance to Massachusetts business owners through its network of independent agents. In other states, Progressive also sells Commercial Auto coverages direct to businesses; this option is not currently available in Massachusetts.
The group’s Commercial Auto business has grown an average of about 18 percent a year over the past four years, making it one of the fastest growing commercial auto writers countrywide. Progressive specializes in insuring small fleets for new and established businesses and provides competitively priced coverage for most commercial drivers and vehicle types including delivery vans, passenger cars, tow trucks and dump trucks. With its entry into Massachusetts, Drive Commercial Auto business is now available in all states, except Hawaii.
“We believe that consumers benefit when companies compete for their business, so we’re excited to bring another option to commercial vehicle owners in Massachusetts,” said Cory Fischer, Drive Commercial Auto product manager, Massachusetts.
Business owners who choose to purchase Drive Commercial Auto policies through a local independent insurance agent receive expert advice and personalized service. There are about 50 agencies throughout Massachusetts authorized to sell Drive Commercial Auto. Commercial vehicle owners can go to www.driveinsurance.com to find a local agent.
“With our broad acceptability, competitive rates, flexible payment plans and responsive claims service, Drive Commercial Auto is a great insurance solution for small business owners,” said Fischer.
Unlike some carriers who sell commercial coverages as an endorsement to a personal auto policy, the group’s commercial auto specialization enables it to provide unique benefits including a dedicated team of claims specialists with extensive experience in large vehicle and heavy truck claims and repairs. Progressive’s specialists receive ongoing commercial auto claims training at the industry’s only company owned commercial auto claims training center in Tempe, Arizona.
About Drive Insurance from Progressive
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since 1937, ranks third in the nation for private passenger and commercial auto insurance and number one for motorcycle insurance based on premiums written and provides drivers with competitive insurance rates and superior claims and customer service. The products and services of the Drive Group of Progressive Insurance Companies are marketed to consumers under the Drive® Insurance from Progressive brand through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies in the U.S. Progressive companies using the Drive brand make up a group that is the largest writer of auto insurance through independent agencies in the U.S. Drive is also a leading writer of commercial auto, motorcycle, boat and RV insurance. For more information or to find a Drive agent, go to www.driveinsurance.com. The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, are publicly traded at .
| Cory Fischer, Drive Commercial Auto product manager, Massachusetts, |
| is available for interview. |