Progressive CEO Tricia Griffith is famous for rising to her current rank 30 years after starting as an entry-level claims rep. And the Cleveland-based insurer wants to make sure all of its employees have the same opportunities. An internal tool dubbed Own It enables workers to see the career paths of various job titles at Progressive (names are removed), providing a road map to any position at the company. Employees also appreciate an enthusiastic staff attitude that celebrates milestones and achievements. One describes it as “a real family atmosphere.”
Company Info
Employees and job openings are U.S.-only.
| Rank last year | 76 |
| Years on list | 3 |
| HQ location | Mayfield Village, Ohio |
| Employees | 42,142 |
| Job openings (as of February 2020) | 489 |
| Industry | Financial Services & Insurance |
| Revenue, 2019 or most recent year ($M) | $39,022 |
| Year founded | 1937 |
| Type of organization | Public |
| Number of work sites | 354 |
| Website | https://www.progressive.com |
Perks
| 100% health coverage | no |
| Unlimited sick days | no |
| Telecommuting | yes |
| Job sharing | yes |
| Subsidized childcare | no |
| Compressed work weeks | yes |
| Fully-paid sabbaticals | no |
| On-site fitness/subsidized gym | yes |
| On-site medical care facility | yes |
| Non-discrimination policy includes sexual orientation | yes |
| Health insurance for part-timers | yes |
| Sick days for part-timers | yes |
| College tuition reimbursement | yes |
| Student loan debt repayment | no |
| Medical facility at all locations | no |
Diversity
| % Women | - |
| % Minorities | - |
| % African-American/Black | - |
| % Asian | - |
| % Caucasian/White | - |
| % Hispanic/Latino | - |
| % Native American/Alaska Native | - |
| % Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | - |
| % Two or more races | - |
| % Unknown ethnicity | - |
| Date info provided | Aug. 28, 2019 |
Paid Time Off
| PTO limit (days) | 17 |
| # Sick days | 17 |
Compensation
| Most common job (for salaried employee) | Claims Adjuster - Auto Damage |
| Avg. base pay (salaried) | - |
| Avg. extra compensation (salaried) | - |
| Total pay for most common job (salaried) | - |
Hiring/Staffing (Past 12 Months)
| Full-time and part-time job growth | 12% |
| # of job applicants | 527,000 |
| Avg. # of applicants per opening | 37 |
| # New graduates hired | 22 |