Originally Posted by JWay

It's a bit of a read but worth it to anyone who has or is thinking about going with Progressive..
http://mattfisher.tumblr.com/post/29...-to-defend-her

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation

Interesting that you didn't mention you are an Allstate agent when you posted this.....but mentioned it later in the thread.

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation

5K a year in my pocket......yeah I'll skip the 2 times a year I used to see the old insurance agent and the free lunch I would get......

Originally Posted by JWay

I actually work in the insurance industry so you would be amazed at some of the horror stories that I hear. I am an Allstate agent here in Cincinnati and before anyone get all huffy about Allstate, I can tell you that I do not work for Allstate I sell their products but work for my customers. The problem with companies like Progressive and Geico is that you do not have an agent to be your advocate and help you with the problems you may face with claims or any other issues, you get a 1-800 number that is usually sent to an overseas call center where they could give 2 $hits about your problem or situation. Also not all agents are created the same, and that includes some my fellow Allstate agents. When you are shopping for insurance if you are concerned about price only, go with Geico or Progressive, if you want someone that is going to be your advocate then do your home work and actually sit down with potential agents (no matter what company they sell for) and you will get a good feel on whether he or she is actually concerned about protecting you and your assets or just lining their pockets.

Originally Posted by JWay

I don't know what that has to do with anything. I simply posted something that I thought was relevant to a thread about progressive. I am not on here trolling for business if that was what you are alluding too. I could care less who you or anyone else has for an insurance carrier, I was just providing information so that people can make an informed decision when they do go to purchase insurance.

Comparing commercial and business insurance to property and casualty is like comparing a Bayliner to an Outerlimits. They are 2 completely different animals, but I am glad you saved yourself some money.

Originally Posted by GRH

Who completed the accident reports for you? 1-800 OVER THE PHONE? I'll take an independent PIA over a 1-800 # anytime.... If they are good.. they will be very close to the 1-800 # in premium... my guy shops my insurance every renewal... & his family need to eat too.... you get what you pay for....

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation

Accident reports were done by the cops........

My "report" was essentially a paragraph email with the accident report number/date/time/short synopsis of the events and included 2 photos from the scene. Total time was 4-5 minutes.

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation

I didn't think you were trolling for business but your post was a jab at Progressive. You could probably find similar stories on every carrier, google "allstate screwed me" and you would find similar results. Its not like Progressive has its own posse of sleazy attorneys, pretty sure they all use the same posse!

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation

I didn't think you were trolling for business but your post was a jab at Progressive. You could probably find similar stories on every carrier, google "allstate screwed me" and you would find similar results. Its not like Progressive has its own posse of sleazy attorneys, pretty sure they all use the same posse!