The Progressive Corporation : Progressive Car Insurance to Hire 185 People in Austin
01/24/2012| 11:30am US/Eastern

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Employees enjoy on-site medical facilities, a fitness center and
casual dress code
In a state where unemployment rates recently hit 7.8
percent, Progressive car
insurance is helping boost the Austin area economy by filling 185
positions in sales, service and claims.
Performance bonuses; a casual dress code; on-site medical facilities for
employees and their families; and fitness centers are just some of the
amenities that make Progressive a popular employer in the Austin area.
"We're constantly looking for ways to make it even easier for employees
to grow and succeed," said Katie Koch, recruiting director at
Progressive. "At Progressive, employees enjoy the flexibility to balance
the demands of home and work. By putting our people first, we attract
the best and brightest people around."
Phone representatives will sell policies, answer customer questions or
help customers file accident claims. Progressive seeks candidates with
customer service experience.
All positions offer paid training. In addition, employees receive
medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.
Progressive employees also enjoy:
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An on-site health services facility and massage services;
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aerobics, spinning and yoga classes;
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quiet rooms for relaxation and meditation;
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an on-site cafeteria with a variety of convenient, healthy and
economical food choices;
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a world-renowned contemporary art collection;
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potential bonuses based on company performance;
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parenting resources, such as a child-care subsidy and maternity
services; and
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tuition assistance.
Progressive's headquarters are located in the Cleveland suburb of
Mayfield Village, Ohio. Progressive also has five
other major locations across the country. To find out more about
jobs in Austin or to apply, please visit www.progressive.com/jobs.
About Progressive
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies makes it easy to
understand, buy, and use auto
insurance. Progressive offers choices
so consumers can reach us whenever, wherever, and however it's most
convenient for them--online at progressive.com, by phone at
1-800-PROGRESSIVE, or in-person with a local agent.
Progressive offers insurance for personal and commercial autos and
trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes. It's the
fourth largest auto insurer in the country, the largest seller of motorcycle
insurance, and a leader in commercial
auto insurance. Progressive also offers car
insurance online in Australia at http://www.progressiveonline.com.au.
Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering
shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like
Name Your Price®, the Snapshot Discount®, and a
concierge level of claims service.
The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village,
Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at (NYSE:PGR).

Progressive PR
Brittany Senary, 440-395-7249
bsenary1@progressive.com
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