Progressive Insurance announced it ranks 29th on this year’s InformationWeek
500 – a list of the top technology innovators in the U.S. The full
list can be found at http://www.informationweek.com/1374
“With more than eight billion miles of driving data collected with our
usage-based insurance program Snapshot®,
we undertook the big data challenge. In 2012, we created the
infrastructure that allows all consumers, not just Progressive
customers, the opportunity to test drive Snapshot, with a no-obligation
trial,” said Ray Voelker, CIO of Progressive Insurance. “Being named to
the InformationWeek 500 for the 14th consecutive year
is a testament to our leadership in usage-based insurance and the auto
insurance industry, spearheaded by the collaborative spirit and
innovation of our talented staff of IT professionals.”
"The theme of this year's InformationWeek 500 is digital
business. It's a movement, rooted in data analytics, mobile computing,
social networking and other customer‐focused technologies that are
turning companies and industries on their ear," said InformationWeek
Editor In Chief Rob Preston. "Every enterprise is now a digital
business—or needs to become one fast. The companies in our ranking are
leading the way."
InformationWeek identifies and honors the nation's most innovative users
of information technology with its annual InformationWeek 500 listing,
and also tracks the technology, strategies, investments and
administrative practices of some of the best‐known organizations in the
country. Past overall winners include Beth Israel Deaconess Medical
Center, PACCAR Inc., The Vanguard Group, CME Group, National
Semiconductor, Con‐Way and the Principal Financial Group. Unique among
corporate rankings, the InformationWeek 500 spotlights the power of
innovation in information technology. Additional details on the
InformationWeek 500 can be found online at www.informationweek.com/iw500/.
About Progressive
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies makes it easy to
understand, buy and use auto
insurance. Progressive offers choices
so consumers can reach it whenever, wherever and however it’s most
convenient—online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, on
a mobile device or in-person with a local agent.
Progressive also offers insurance for personal and commercial autos and
trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, as well as home
insurance through select carriers. It’s the fourth largest auto insurer
in the country, the largest seller of motorcycle
insurance and a leader in commercial
auto insurance. Progressive also offers car
insurance online in Australia at http://www.progressiveonline.com.au.
Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering
shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name
Your Price®, Snapshot®
and Service
Centers.
The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village,
Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at (NYSE:PGR).
About InformationWeek
For more than 30 years, InformationWeek has provided millions of IT
executives worldwide with the insight and perspective they need to
leverage the business value of technology. InformationWeek provides CIOs
and IT executives with commentary, analysis and research through its
thriving online community, digital issues, webcasts, proprietary
research and live, in‐person events. InformationWeek’s award‐winning
editorial coverage can be found at www.informationweek.com.
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