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100

Most common reason a Progressive policy cancels for non‑payment?

Missed due date / insufficient funds or Underwriting reasons

100

Do you have to list everyone in the household?

Yes — all licensed drivers in the household must be listed or excluded. Progressive uses household drivers to assess total risk exposure.

100

Can I exclude a driver from a policy?

Yes, in most states you can exclude household members if the customer signs a named driver exclusion form. However, some states (like Virginia or New York) have restrictions. Always follow state-specific guidelines

100

„Which line of insurance is Progressive best known for?

Auto insurance

100

Can you backdate a policy change?

Usually no, unless it’s within a few days and allowed by the system. Backdating often requires underwriting approval

200

Progressive’s typical grace period before cancellation for non‑payment?

10–15 days (varies by state

200

Name three factors that affect an auto quote

Driving record, vehicle, age, location, coverage limits, etc.

200

Two changes a CSR can make without UW approval?

Address change, payment method update, sand ome coverage limits

200

Who is Progressive’s famous spokesperson?

Flo

200

Do they get a discount for being a student/senior/military

Yes — Progressive offers a variety of discounts, including good student, homeowner, multi-policy, and more.

300

True or False: A payment can be split between two credit cards.

True

300

What does Progressive require to verify mileage?

Vehicle service record (for example, an oil change document) • Government-issued document (for example, a vehicle title)

300

True or False: A named driver can be removed mid‑term without consent

False

300

What is Snapshot?

Telematics program monitoring driving to adjust rates

300

Why does Progressive change the rate after the policy was issued?

Post-bind underwriting found updated driving records, prior claims, or corrections in VIN/driver details. Progressive has the right to adjust pricing based on verified info.

400

What fee is charged when a payment fails? and how much? 

NSF / Return payment fee
$20

400

How long does underwriting take to process changes or review? Give one common underwriting red flag?

Most reviews are completed within 48–72 hours

400

How to endorse a policy to add a lienholder?

Add lienholder info under vehicle finance details in the system

400

In what year was Progressive founded?

1937

400

True or False: Progressive was the first insurer to offer a drive‑in claims service

true

500

How do you update the automatic payment method on a customer’s policy?

Go to Billing and Payments  
enrolled in autopay. 

500

What documents are required for underwriting verification? New business 

  • Proof of prior insurance

  • Proof of address/garaging (e.g., utility bill)

  • Proof of mileage (oil change receipt, odometer photo)

  • Driver’s license or ID

  • Lienholder info if financing a car

500

Can Progressive cancel a policy due to underwriting findings?

yes 

500

What is Progressive’s stock ticker symbol?

PGR

500

Where was Progressive’s first office located?

Cleveland, Ohio

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