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Business Development Consultant Eric Duren has been working in Recreational Lines for 16 years. In that time, he’s…
Mary Jo
July 8th, 2019 | < 1 min read
Medical Payments can offer your customers extra peace of mind, covering some of the costs of medical treatment related to…
Matt Collister
June 10th, 2019 | < 1 min read
Tips for distraction-free driving The other day, I was sitting at a stop light at a busy intersection. As I looked around…
Julie Goulis
June 10th, 2019 | < 1 min read
In our recent FAO Connect reader survey, you said you’d like to read more about Personal Injury Protection (PIP). This…
Matt Collister
June 4th, 2019 | 2 min read
As an insurance agent, it’s imperative to review your client’s insurance coverage on a regular basis. This helps to ensure…
Mary Jo
April 23rd, 2019 | 2 min read
Every single day you can tune into the news and come away thinking it’s all bad. Thankfully, it’s not. In fact, I’ve…
Mary Jo
April 15th, 2019 | 4 min read
Welcome to the Progressive Recreational Lines Podcast on Connect! This month’s episode finds Business Development Consultant…
Mary Jo
April 8th, 2019 | < 1 min read
Your book of business is like a car. If you take care of it, it’ll take care of you. Sometimes the best thing you can do…
Joshua Womack
February 27th, 2019 | 2 min read
When I started working at Progressive, I was new to insurance. Hungry to start my career, I learned a lot very quickly. Within…
Sarah Dravec
February 6th, 2019 | 2 min read
Ah, networking. For extroverted, outgoing people, it’s music to their ears. For shy, introverted individuals, the mere…
Joshua Womack
January 29th, 2019 | 2 min read
Six steps to a stronger social media presence Having a strong social media presence can go a long way for your business…
Trish DiFranco
January 28th, 2019 | 2 min read
RVing is a fun way to enjoy the great outdoors without leaving all the comforts of home. Clean fresh air, the sense of community…
Donna Silk
January 28th, 2019 | 2 min read
A look at the current state of the automotive technology trend A generation ago, automakers started using electronics to…
Matt Collister
January 28th, 2019 | 2 min read
Thanks to all of you who responded to our Favorite Car Song contest in November. We had so many responses from you that we…
Mary Jo
December 14th, 2018 | < 1 min read
According to research, it takes only seven seconds for people to form a first impression. If your first impression is lackluster…
Margrita Colabuno
December 7th, 2018 | 2 min read
Looking for some fresh content for your agency website or your social media connections? Here’s a few simple tips to share…
Mark Nedved
December 7th, 2018 | 2 min read
These 5 guidelines unravel the confusion Your customers and potential customers are on social media, so it’s a good idea…
Katie Riley
December 7th, 2018 | 2 min read
Over the past few years, a new shopping day has become very popular. Small Business Saturday® falls between Black Friday…
Mary Jo
November 6th, 2018 | 2 min read
The Connect writing staff was thinking about you, our agents, and what you might want us to write about next. As we were…
Mary Jo
November 6th, 2018 | < 1 min read
Meaningful Moments Define Customer Experience Recently, we sat down with Jennifer Davis, Director of Marketing Strategy at…
Sarah Dravec
October 24th, 2018 | 2 min read
With the evolution of companies like Uber and Lyft, ridesharing has become an increasingly popular way for passengers to…
Brad Eimer
September 16th, 2018 | 2 min read
As an agent, insuring a customer’s entire household can be a big factor in customer retention—and retention is a…
Rick Fromet
September 8th, 2018 | < 1 min read
As an agent, you probably dream of an unending stream of leads and referrals effortlessly flowing into your phone and inbox…
Margrita Colabuno
September 5th, 2018 | 2 min read
In addition to tasks like reading children’s bedtime stories, providing a soundtrack for house parties, and answering common…
Laken Brockmeyer
July 31st, 2018 | 2 min read
Going to the doctor. Getting exercise. Eating healthy. That’s a short list of things we know are good for us, yet tend…
Daniel Carvin
July 30th, 2018 | < 1 min read
A strong social media presence is a fast, inexpensive way to connect with current and potential customers. We understand…
Rick Fromet
July 30th, 2018 | < 1 min read
How comfortable is your agency with truck insurance? Whether you’re new to the industry or interested in taking on more…
Tina Condon
July 30th, 2018 | 2 min read
Are you regularly up at 4 a.m. to jump start the day—and still taking care of business, whether personal or professional…
Margrita Colabuno
July 30th, 2018 | 2 min read
June brings many exciting events like graduations, weddings, summer camps, and vacations, just to name a few. But June 1…
Donna Silk
June 1st, 2018 | < 1 min read
One idea commonly featured in science fiction that has not emerged yet is flying cars. Guess what? This idea may become a…
Daniel Kamionkowski
May 15th, 2018 | < 1 min read
Business getting too busy? Looks like you’re going to need a bigger staff. Time to start the hiring process! Naturally…
Tina Condon
May 11th, 2018 | 2 min read
As warmer weather finally arrives across most of the country, boaters are getting ready for a summer of fun on the water…
Donna Silk
May 11th, 2018 | < 1 min read
Take a moment to think about your personal sales style. Is there something that makes you different? What about something…
Sarah Dravec
May 11th, 2018 | 3 min read
Heard of hygge? If not, you’re missing out on one of the hottest trends in social media—not to mention the benefits of…
Margrita Colabuno
May 11th, 2018 | 2 min read
Podcasts—the easiest way to fit on-the-go advice into a busy schedule. All you need is your phone, laptop or tablet and…
Erin Antonelli
April 25th, 2018 | < 1 min read
You, an independent agent, have tools to profoundly affect your customers’ buying behaviors. One of those tools comes not…
Sarah Dravec
March 3rd, 2018 | 2 min read
When Apple introduced the iPhone in 2007, few could have predicted the impact this phone would have on the world. Although…
Donna Silk
March 3rd, 2018 | 2 min read
We’re making big investments in independent agents, and there’s more than one path you can travel down to enjoy these…
Mark Nedved
February 28th, 2018 | 2 min read
For those of us who magically made it through back to school, the holidays, and the first blast of winter weather without…
Margrita Colabuno
February 20th, 2018 | 2 min read
Being a small business owner is complicated. Take it from me. In 2003, I was given an offer I couldn’t refuse. The company…
Rick Fromet
February 16th, 2018 | 3 min read
In an ever-changing insurance market, independent agents are working smarter to reach new customers and expand their book…
Sarah Dravec
February 16th, 2018 | 2 min read
Check out 3 Ways to Clinch the Personal Marine Sale by Independent Agent magazine’s Jacquelyn Connely. Featuring…
Mark Nedved
February 14th, 2018 | < 1 min read
When our partners place profitable Progressive business with us, we notice. And we want to do more for them. That’s why…
Mark Nedved
February 14th, 2018 | 2 min read
My weekday mornings tend to follow a pattern whereby I start out by catching up on emails from the prior day, first identifying…
Daniel Kamionkowski
February 13th, 2018 | 2 min read
Platinum, Progressive’s invitation-only preferred home and auto bundle program, is many things: it’s higher commission…
Mark Nedved
February 5th, 2018 | 3 min read
This past summer something happened that could have changed everything. One of the neighbor girls was doing flips on the…
Mary Jo
January 29th, 2018 | 2 min read
Welcome to Connect! We’re glad you’re here. Watch Agency Distribution Leader Karen Bailo to learn more about…
Mary Jo
January 21st, 2018 | < 1 min read
