Progressive is the second-largest auto insurer in the United States, and the company collected more than $51 billion in premiums in 2022.
Customers may be drawn to Progressive because it makes shopping for coverage easy, offers in-person support from more than 38,000 agents, and has rates on par with its competitors. But imperfect customer service ratings are worth paying attention to before you apply for coverage.1
Keep reading to learn more about Progressive’s pros, cons, and coverage options so you can decide whether this insurer will meet your auto insurance needs. Even if you’re set on Progressive, comparing multiple insurers is the best way to find the cheapest coverage.
Progressive offers liability insurance for $101 per month and full-coverage insurance for $175 per month.
Progressive’s Name Your Price tool makes it easy to find the right coverage for your price range.
Progressive offers accident forgiveness for large and small accidents.
How Progressive compares to other insurance companies
Progressive’s average rates and customer service ratings are on par with its competitors, Allstate, GEICO, Liberty Mutual, and State Farm. The insurer isn’t among the cheapest car insurance companies, but it doesn’t charge the highest rates either.
While its customer reviews are better in some markets than others, the insurer generally comes in just below average in terms of customer satisfaction in J.D. Power studies.1 Progressive does have a fairly positive National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) complaint index score of 0.89, which signals a lower-than-average number of complaints for a company of its size.2
The table below offers more insight into how Progressive stacks up.
Our editorial team spent 350 hours developing the Insurify Quality (IQ) Score and scoring insurance companies. The IQ Score objectively analyzes and calculates a score for insurers using more than 15 crucial criteria. Criteria are weighted by importance to the consumer — factors such as customer reviews and affordability influence the score more than availability and third-party ratings.
We rate each company on a 1-to-5 scale based on five categories: financial ratings, customer satisfaction, affordability, customer support and transparency, and availability. We update ratings once a year or as more recent information becomes available.
Third-party financial ratings: We use data from AM Best, S&P, Moody’s, and more to compare insurance companies’ credit and ability to pay out future claims.
Customer satisfaction: To calculate this score, Insurify analyzed more than 28,000 customer reviews across 155 car insurance companies. We also considered third-party ratings from J.D. Power, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and Trustpilot.
Affordability: Our data scientists analyzed more than 90 million real-time auto insurance rates from our partners across the U.S., as well as available discounts, to calculate an affordability score.
Customer support and transparency: This measures coverage options, ease of claims filing, and the insurer’s transparency surrounding discounts, coverages, and claims process.
Availability and reach: Insurify identified the number of states in which insurers offer coverage and company size by market share to score availability and reach.
The Alameda County District Attorney filed suit against Progressive Corporation and its affiliates, alleging that software improprieties allowed Progressive to make lowball settlement offers.3
How Progressive rates compare to competitors
Progressive offers liability coverage for an average of $101 per month and full coverage for $175 per month.
Progressive’s rates are similar to other large insurers. But the company’s unique Name Your Price tool allows for more customization and flexibility on premiums.
The table below shows full-coverage rates from Progressive and other popular insurers.
Average cost of Progressive auto insurance
No matter the insurer, drivers with clean records typically secure the cheapest rates. Drivers with an incident on their record, such as a speeding ticket, an at-fault accident, or a DUI, experience higher rates. Insurance companies consider high-risk drivers to be more likely to file a claim and charge higher rates to make up for the possible financial loss.
Similarly, teen drivers pay high rates because they’re more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors and they have less experience behind the wheel. Senior drivers pay the lowest rates because they have the most experience.
The table below illustrates how Progressive’s monthly liability rates compare to the national average liability rates for various driver profiles.
Progressive car insurance cost by state
Every state sets insurance minimums, which vary in coverage types and limits. Each state has a diverse population, and accident risks differ from location to location. As a result, insurance premiums often differ by geographic area, even among the biggest insurance companies.
The table below shows average Progressive car insurance rates nationwide, as the insurer offers coverage in all 50 states. Prices shown are monthly average rates for liability auto policies in most states.
Progressive car insurance discounts
Insurance discounts reduce costs and allow drivers to get lower rates and save on coverage. Comparing discounts is as important as comparing rates. An insurer that offers more discounts may end up providing lower premiums overall than one that charges a lower base rate but offers fewer opportunities to save.
Progressive offers many great discounts and is very transparent about how much drivers can save with each option. The table below shows the company’s discounts and the amount most drivers can save.
How customers feel about Progressive
In J.D. Power’s 2023 U.S. Auto Insurance Study, Progressive was below the industry average in every region, receiving strong ratings on only usage-based insurance.1
Progressive’s Trustpilot rating is 1.8 of 5 stars, and the insurer has an A rating from the Better Business Bureau but 1.07 out of 5 stars.45
Customers often cite difficulty with claims and a lack of communication from the insurer.
Progressive ratings
Progressive’s overall ratings from various organizations show a company with solid financial strength but imperfect customer service.
Its A+ AM Best Rating — assigned by a leading credit-rating agency operating within the insurance industry — demonstrates Progressive’s financial stability.6 But customer service issues are revealed when reviewing ratings from J.D. Power, a consumer intelligence company.1
Progressive has a decent score from the NAIC, which indicates a lower number of complaints than the average.2
Progressive car insurance coverage options
Every state sets minimum auto insurance requirements, which typically include bodily injury and property damage liability insurance. Some states also require other coverages, including personal injury protection (PIP) and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
Like most auto insurance companies, Progressive offers policies that meet state minimums and full-coverage policies. The insurer also offers add-on coverage options that not all auto insurers offer. These include a deductible savings bank, coverage for pet injuries, and multiple accident forgiveness programs.
Here are Progressive’s coverage options:
Other options for Progressive customers
Progressive offers many additional coverages beyond auto insurance. This list shows other insurance products Progressive provides, often at competitive rates.
Boat insurance: Boat insurance provides coverage against sinking, fire, theft, storms, collision, capsizing, explosion, and stranding.
Condo insurance: Condo insurance covers owners against liability and damage to the unit or property inside.
Homeowners insurance: Homeowners policies cover the dwelling, other structures, personal property inside the home, and homeowner liability.
Life insurance: Life insurance provides a death benefit for surviving beneficiaries if someone passes away during the coverage term.
Motorcycle insurance: Motorcycle insurance pays for bodily injury, damage to a motorcycle, attached sidecars, emergency roadside expenses, damage to protective gear, and trip interruption expenses.
RV/trailer insurance: RVs, campers, and travel trailers are covered, and you can also choose to add a personal articles policy to cover items inside your motor home.
Off-road vehicle insurance: Golf carts, ATVs, and other off-road vehicles are covered.
Renters insurance: Renters insurance offers liability coverage and damage coverage for personal property inside a rental home.
How Progressive Snapshot works
Progressive customers may opt into Snapshot to earn discounts for safe driving. You can sign up when you buy your policy or by calling Progressive.
Snapshot is a usage-based insurance program. You’ll install an app or a plug-in device Progressive uses to monitor driving behaviors. Factors Progressive considers include:
Time of day you drive
How often you drive
Sudden speed changes, such as rapid accelerations or hard braking
How you use your mobile phone while driving
Motorists who exhibit safe behaviors will qualify for the best rates and often see premiums decrease. Riskier drivers may see their car insurance premiums increase at renewal.
Progressive insurance FAQs
If you have more questions about Progressive or what it has to offer, check out this additional information.
Is Progressive legitimate?
Yes, Progressive is legitimate. It’s the second-largest auto insurer by market share in the United States, and it has a Superior A+ rating from AM Best, a trusted financial-rating agency.6
What is the average cost of Progressive car insurance?
The average monthly premiums for Progressive come in at $101 per month for liability insurance and $175 for full coverage. This is on par with other insurers, making Progressive a competitive option for car insurance.
Is Progressive good at paying claims?
Progressive’s A+ Rating with AM Best demonstrates that the insurer has the money and financial strength to pay claims.6 But customers aren’t always satisfied with the claims process. Progressive ranks below average in J.D. Power’s claims satisfaction survey.1
Does Progressive raise rates after six months?
Progressive may raise insurance rates when you renew your policy, which usually happens once a year. A change in circumstances, such as moving or getting a new car, can result in a premium change outside of the renewal period.
How do you cancel your Progressive insurance policy?
You can cancel Progressive coverage online using the app, by talking to an agent, or by calling Progressive at 1 (866) 749-7436.