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Insurance & Technology
August 5, 2010
Nathan Golia |
Progressive Changes Telematics Program Name, Offers in S.D. The company is changing the name of the program, which offers a device that wirelessly transmits driving information for discounts, from My Rate to Progressive Snapshot Discount.   |
BusinessWeek
August 9, 2004
Louise Lee |
Can Progressive Stay In Gear? With rates falling, the car insurer is trying innovative ways to keep ahead of the pack. |
Insurance & Technology
March 2, 2010
Anthony O'Donnell |
Progressive Launches Public "Social Responsibility" Site The auto insurer will publicize all of what it characterizes as its social responsibility activities through the site, including environmental measures and charitable donations. |
Insurance & Technology
November 1, 2006
Maria Woehr |
On the Road Again After running a two-year pilot in the U.K., Norwich Union, part of Aviva is launching "Pay As You Drive" usage-based auto insurance policies in the U.K. |
The Motley Fool
August 23, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Will Big Brother Watch You Drive? Would you give up some privacy to save money on auto insurance? |
The Motley Fool
December 30, 2006
Elizabeth Brokamp |
Save Big on Auto Insurance Take advantage of the many (often unadvertised) discounts offered by your insurer. |
Science News
March 16, 2002
Ivars Peterson |
Highway Relativity Freeway drivers often get the sense that the other lane is moving faster than the one they're in. A number of recent mathematical studies have shown that this owes to both truth and quirks of perception... |
PC Magazine
November 28, 2007
John R. Quain |
Safe at Any Speed? Do smart cars result in safer roads-or more distracted drivers? |
Job Journal
April 25, 2010 |
Career Snapshot: Truck Driver An improving economy means transport companies will be hiring more truck drivers. |
AskMen.com
May 9, 2002
Scott Roush |
9 Ways To Become A Better Driver By taking a defensive approach to driving, you may help prevent yourself from getting into an accident or altercation with other people on the road. Here are just a few tips on how you can drive safely... |
Insurance & Technology
March 16, 2004
Julie Gallagher |
Will Telematics Finally Pay Off? OnStar technology and GMAC's ties to GM may be the keys to usage-based insurance success. |
Insurance & Technology
June 21, 2010
Nathan Golia |
Direct Auto Writers Top Traditional in Online Experience: Forrester Though auto insurers haven't been in the game as long as some other financial services firms, online-first companies like Progressive and Geico have effectively implemented best practices, a Forrester study says. |
The Motley Fool
February 16, 2007
Emil Lee |
State Auto Financial Weathers Pricing Pressures The auto insurer wades through a soft market. Investors, take note. |
AskMen.com
October 25, 2002
Scott Roush |
The Benefits Of ABS Despite the strong penetration in the car market, recent surveys indicate that almost half the drivers on the road still do not know how to use antilock brakes properly. Drivers need to learn how to use antilock brakes properly. |
AskMen.com
Patrick Rowlings |
Are You a Dangerous Driver? Here are some signs that suggest that you're a dangerous driver -- with a rating system as a guide. Keep these tips in mind and you'll reduce your risk of a collision. |
The Motley Fool
November 6, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
The No-Fault Insurance Rip-Off Insurance coverage should give you incentives to act on good behavior. But when any accident -- even one that's not your fault -- forces you to file with your own insurance company, how are you rewarded for trying your best? |
InternetNews
June 23, 2006
Andy Patrizio |
Will Your Drivers Make Microsoft's Grade? Microsoft is launching a Driver Quality Rating system that will grade device drivers on their quality, based on how often they crash. A low grade could mean OEMs will shun the product. |
Insurance & Technology
February 1, 2006
Anthony O'Donnell |
Driving Web Strategies If there's a product segment in the insurance industry that has fulfilled the fantasy of direct online sales in any measure, it's auto insurance. |
AboutSafety
December 22, 2000 |
How To Protect Workers From Crash Risk Workers are more likely to die from traffic related motor vehicle crashes than from any other hazard on the job including workplace violence and machine related injuries, according to NIOSH of the US. |
The Motley Fool
January 21, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Is Progressive About to Regress? Auto insurer posts strong earnings, but a down cycle may be about to begin. Given that Progressive is a high-quality company, many investors may be tempted to just hold on. |
Job Journal
May 1, 2005
Julia Hollister |
Driving Ambition There's a driving demand for employees at charter, taxi and trucking firms. |
The Motley Fool
May 23, 2008
Rich Smith |
$200 Oil? We'd Rather Walk A Transportation Department report shows U.S. drivers spent 4.3% less time on the road in March, driving 11 billion fewer miles than last year -- the steepest year-over-year decline ever recorded in public records. |
BusinessWeek
November 14, 2005
Ian Rowley |
Cars That Brake When You Don't Japan leads the way in high-tech gadgets that help prevent auto accidents. |
Insurance & Technology
November 18, 2009
Nathan Conz |
Progressive Details Twitter Strategy Progressive has leveraged micro-blogging site Twitter to foster customer engagement and improve customer service. |
IndustryWeek
December 1, 2003
Traci Purdum |
Less Time To Keep On Truckin' New rules on truck drivers are aimed at reducing fatigue-related accidents. The limitation on driving time could raise costs and impact manufacturers. |
Salon.com
September 4, 2002
Katharine Mieszkowski |
Steal this car! General Motors wants to take its pioneering electric automobiles off the road. But the geeks who drive them won't let go of the steering wheel. |
Job Journal
September 12, 2004
Julia Hollister |
Plenty of Work Behind the Wheel If you like to drive, you can find a career commandeering a wide range of vehicles. |
Wired
April 2002
Andrew Tilin |
You Are About To Crash After decades spent designing smarter airbags, antilock brakes, and collision-avoidance systems, Detroit has set its sights behind the wheel. Now the cutting edge of car safety is the driver. Brace yourself... |
PC Magazine
January 1, 2008
Neil Randall |
Installing Hardware Drivers Installing hardware drivers on Linux has grown easier over the years. With today's Ubuntu many drivers are built right into the OS (as with Windows), whereas others can be downloaded and installed easily. |
IndustryWeek
May 1, 2008
David Blanchard |
Fleet Management Solution Saves Land O'Lakes $500,000 in Fuel Costs Combination of technology and new driving technique lead to significant cost reductions. |
BusinessWeek
May 7, 2007
Gene G. Marcial |
Progressive: Driving Carefully Shares of Progressive have been making some headway lately. |
Insurance & Technology
June 17, 2010
Nathan Golia |
Progressive Picks Mitchell Service for Physical Damage Claims Mitchell's WorkCenter solution, led by the Total Loss application, will help Progressive with claims. |
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2005
Traci Purdum |
In The Driver's Seat High costs, decreased hours of service and a lack of trained drivers have trucking companies commanding and getting respect. Great for them, but what does it mean for manufacturers? |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2011
Neha Chamaria |
Why Progressive Doesn't Look Very Impressive Progressive's second-quarter numbers misses estimates. |
National Defense
October 2006
Stew Magnuson |
Drivers Learn to Escape Worst Case Scenarios Every year, hundreds of U.S. government officials and corporate customers take ArmorGroup International Training's driver course to learn how to survive vehicle attacks. |
| AskMen.com |
Teen Car Owners Crash More Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, killing more than 5,000 each year. But two recent studies say parents can help keep their kids from becoming part of this grim statistic. |
The Motley Fool
June 15, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Checking on Progressive's Progress Can the auto insurance industry continue to defy convention? Investors, take note. |
CFO
November 1, 2010
David McCann |
Sensors, Sensors Everywhere Embedding sensors and communications capabilities into any and every object imaginable can facilitate previously unattainable levels of data analysis and, in some cases, response. |
InternetNews
August 10, 2006
Sean Michael Kerner |
Intel Opens Up Video Drivers Intel developer Keith Packard announced the immediate availability of open source software drivers for the Intel 965 Express Chipset graphics controller. |
CRM
September 26, 2010
Gary Edwards |
Anyone Can Post a Status Update Despite social network usage becoming more commonplace, most businesses in general-multi-unit "bricks and mortar" retail enterprises in particular-are struggling to know how to approach and benefit from this new community environment. |
| AskMen.com |
Anti-Texting Apps At least a dozen startups have produced phone applications designed to curb the temptation to use the phone while driving. |
AskMen.com
Patrick Rowlings |
How To Avoid Car Accidents Here are some dos and don'ts that can help minimize your chances of becoming a statistic. |
PC Magazine
June 8, 2004
Bill Howard |
Good-Driver Program Windows XP represents a major step forward in stability for users, in large part because of its certification program for drivers. |
IEEE Spectrum
May 2008
John Voelcker |
Plug-ins and Hybrids and Diesels, Oh My! Two automotive conferences show the impact of public policy on core vehicle designs |
Entrepreneur
March 2005
Jill Amadio |
Take Cover No need to panic--we've got tips to help you cut your company's car insurance costs. |
The Motley Fool
September 11, 2010
Rich Duprey |
Trucking's Monster Jam The Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010, will instead cause the trucking industry -- which had been on the road to recovery -- to crash. |
Insurance & Technology
October 7, 2008
Nathan Conz |
Voelker Keeps Progressive on Cutting Edge CIO Raymond Voelker keeps Progressive Insurance's technology operation and, by extension, the company as a whole, ahead of the curve. |
Job Journal
April 30, 2006
Julia Hollister |
Rev Up Your Career If you have a driving ambition, here's a look at three opportunities that await you. |
The Motley Fool
June 25, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
Urban Cowboys and Car Insurance City drivers fraudulently claim that their cars are used exclusively in the pursuit of agricultural excellence to get a break on their insurance premiums. Why not consider these legitimate ways to get a price break on your car insurance. |
PC Magazine
April 6, 2004
M. David Stone |
Better Drivers I recently discovered an apparent problem with a Microsoft printer driver in Windows XP. After downloading new drivers from the printer manufacturer's site, my printer works fine. |
