Phone representatives will sell policies, answer customer questions, or help customers file claims after car accidents.

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio — October 13, 2011 —Flexible work arrangements, including working from home and compressed work weeks; performance bonuses; a casual dress code; on-site medical facilities for employees and their families; and fitness centers are just some of the amenities that make Progressive car insurance a popular employer in Northeast Ohio.

Now, Progressive, one of Northeast Ohio's best places to work according to the Plain Dealer, plans to fill 150 positions in sales, service, and claims at its Cleveland area locations by the end of December 2011.

"People stay at Progressive because they are happy," said Katie Koch, recruiting director at Progressive. "We provide employees with opportunities that make it easy to grow and succeed, and our culture offers them the flexibility to balance the demands of home and work. For example, more than 7,100 people took advantage of our health clinics in 2010 and nearly 20 percent of our employees have memberships to our on-site fitness centers."

Phone representatives will sell policies, answer customer questions, or help customers file claims after car accidents. The jobs require work experience in a customer service environment and a stable work history.

All positions offer paid training. In addition, employees also receive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.

Progressive employees also enjoy:

• aerobics, spinning and yoga classes;
• massages;
• quite rooms for relaxation and meditation;
• a world-renowned contemporary art collection;
• potential bonuses based on company performance;
• parenting resources, such as a child-care subsidy and maternity services; and
• tuition assistance.

To find out more about other available jobs at Progressive in Cleveland or to apply, visit http://www.progressive.com/jobs.

About Progressive
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies makes it easy to understand, buy and use auto insurance. Progressive offerschoices so consumers can reach us whenever, wherever, and however it's most convenient for them—online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, or in-person with a local agent.