Progressive Insurance Is Granted License to Display the BetterWeb(SM) Seal
30 May 2000
Progressive Insurance Is Granted License to Display the BetterWeb(SM) SealMAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, May 30 Progressive.com, the Web site of Progressive , one of the country's largest auto insurance companies, today announced that the company has received a license to display the BetterWeb(SM) Seal. In displaying the seal, progressive.com is informing consumers that its Web site complies with the BetterWeb disclosure standards for sales terms, privacy, security and customer complaint policies. "When consumers choose to shop for insurance on progressive.com, they are assured the most confidential, safe and secure transactions while on the site," said Alan Bauer, Progressive's Internet Business Leader. "The BetterWeb seal is our commitment to customers that confidentiality and security are priorities at progressive.com as we continue to provide more functionality, products and services via the Internet." The seal is licensed only to online businesses that commit to the BetterWeb Standards for clear and easy-to-find policy disclosures that allow consumers to make informed choices when doing business online. The BetterWeb Standards were developed by PricewaterhouseCoopers after reviewing consumer research, consulting with industry experts, surveying industry practices, studying the recommendations of advocacy groups and analyzing hundreds of leading Web sites. The result is a set of comprehensive standards that serves both consumers and businesses. Progressive.com was the first auto insurance company Web site to offer consumers the ability to comparison shop for a policy online (April 1996) and buy a policy instantly online (August 1997). It continues to be the only Web site that offers consumers instant, accurate rate comparisons for Progressive and up to three other leading insurers in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Consumers can shop and compare rates of up to four leading companies in about 20 minutes. Progressive.com offers the rates of some companies that consumers cannot get anywhere else online, including the other companies' Web sites. Knowing which company offers the rate that's best for them helps consumers to make more educated auto insurance buying decisions. Progressive.com is also the only Web site that lets customers instantaneously view and update auto insurance information they've never before had access to from their auto insurer. Customers can change coverages and vehicles, and, if they've reported a claim, they can view the status of the claim online and communicate via e-mail directly with their claims representative. Since 1937, Progressive has been providing consumers throughout the U.S. with competitively-priced automobile insurance. Now, with progressive.com, consumers are just a click away from becoming instantly insured. Couple this with its 24-hour, in-person service and the more than 30,000 Independent Agents that represent the company throughout the country, and it's clear to see why Progressive is the most convenient and easily accessible auto insurance company. More information about the company can be found at progressive.com.