Progressive Drives into Massachusetts

Massachusetts drivers could soon save even more on car insurance when Progressive begins offering coverage in the Commonwealth. Progressive has filed private passenger auto rates with the Massachusetts Division of Insurance. If the filing is accepted, Massachusetts drivers will be able to buy car insurance on progressive.com starting May 1. Progressive's filed rates are an average of 18 percent lower than the average rates paid by Massachusetts drivers in 2007. Progressive already sells Commercial Auto insurance to Massachusetts business owners through independent agents. Progressive plans to offer Massachusetts drivers most of the same coverage options and policy features it offers in other states. It will also offer many of its standard discounts including a Paperless discount, an Electronic Funds Transfer discount and a Distant Student discount.