Progressive business insurance
Progressive is the largest seller of commercial auto insurance in the United States, according to the Insurance Information Institute. That fact alone makes it a must-look when shopping for business auto insurance.
But for other business insurance policies — like general liability or workers’ compensation — Progressive acts as an intermediary, connecting you with other insurers. You’re better off going directly to the source for that coverage, unless you plan to bundle your business insurance with an existing Progressive car insurance policy.
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Progressive business insurance: Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Commercial auto insurance covers a wide range of vehicles and uses, including dual personal and business use. | Most business insurance policies are through a third party. |
| Discounts available when you bundle business and personal auto insurance. | Can’t file a claim through Progressive (except for commercial auto). |
Progressive business insurance: Types of coverage
Progressive offers the following coverage options for small-business owners:
- General liability.
- Commercial auto insurance.
- Cyber insurance.
Most of the business insurance policies offered by Progressive are through a third-party insurer that provides the quote, underwrites the policy and ultimately handles any claims that arise. The exception is Progressive’s commercial auto insurance, which is handled in-house.
Beyond those core business insurance products, Progressive also offers liquor liability insurance, rideshare insurance and inland marine insurance, among other options.
Progressive offers business insurance in all 50 states but doesn't offer coverage in Washington, D.C.
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Progressive commercial auto insurance
Commercial auto and truck insurance is the only business coverage offered directly through Progressive, so policyholders can take advantage of the company’s 24/7 customer service (available online and by phone) and earn a variety of discounts.
Commercial auto insurance policies typically include liability, physical damage, medical payments, uninsured motorist and hired auto and non-owned coverage, but you can customize your Progressive coverage to meet the needs of your business. Specific coverage options for commercial trucks include earned freight coverage and trailer interchange insurance.
Progressive insures the following types of commercial vehicles:
- Cars and SUVs, including those with dual use (personal and business).
- Motor homes and RVs.
- Buses.
- Limousines.
- Tractor-trailers.
- Pickup trucks.
- Tow trucks.
- Box trucks.
- Dump trucks.
Progressive doesn't offer commercial auto insurance for emergency vehicles, race cars or wheelchair buses, among other specialty vehicles.
Progressive general liability insurance
Progressive offers general liability insurance through a third-party insurer. You can get general liability as a stand-alone policy or bundle it with commercial property insurance through Progressive’s business owners policy.
General liability insurance is recommended for all business owners. It typically covers bodily injury, property damage and personal injury, such as libel, slander or copyright infringement. Progressive general liability insurance also covers claims related to products you manufacture, sell or distribute, as well as faulty work completed by your business.
Liability coverage applies only to third-party claims: if a customer falls and is injured at your store or your employee breaks a customer’s window while on a job site, for example. It doesn't cover damage to your property or injuries to your employees, or protect against claims of negligence or professional mistakes. Additional coverage, such as commercial property insurance, workers’ compensation and professional liability coverage would be required.
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How much does Progressive business insurance cost?
It’s difficult to predict the cost of business insurance, as rates vary widely depending on coverage, location, business type and associated risk factors, but a ballpark figure is helpful to index against as you shop for coverage.
Below are median prices for various coverage types in 2021, as reported by Progressive.
| Type of coverage | Median monthly premium |
|---|---|
| General liability insurance | $48. |
| Professional liability insurance | $42. |
| Business owners policy | $68. |
| Commercial auto insurance | $160. |
You can get a business insurance quote online by supplying a few details, including your business name, physical address and years in operation. You also may need to provide revenue and payroll estimates, as well as gross sales numbers, depending on your business and the coverage selected.
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Should you choose Progressive for business insurance?
Progressive may be a good fit for your business if:
- Your first priority is commercial auto insurance. Progressive's commercial auto policies cover a wide range of vehicles and can be tailored to businesses of all sizes. The company also had fewer commercial auto insurance complaints than expected filed with state regulators between 2018 and 2021, according to a NerdWallet analysis.
- Your other insurance needs are relatively simple. Progressive can help you buy basic types of insurance, like general and professional liability and workers' comp, from other insurance companies. But you'll need to shop elsewhere for specialized coverages like directors and officers insurance.
- You don't mind working with an agent. You can get a quote online from Progressive, but you'll need to talk to an agent to complete your purchase.
NerdWallet recommends getting business insurance quotes from several different providers. That way, you can compare coverage details and prices before choosing the best option for your business.
Methodology
Business insurance ratings methodology
NerdWallet rewards business insurance companies for reliability and good service. We calculate star ratings based on scores in about a dozen categories. These include:
- Each company's financial strength.
- How many complaints customers made relative to its market share.
- How easy it is to get coverage.
- How accessible customer service is.
Learn more about how we rate small-business insurance companies.
Our editorial team routinely fact-checks and updates these data points. We also adjust our scoring on an ongoing basis. This helps our star ratings reflect changing industry norms. For instance, in 2026, we began evaluating how easy insurers make it to add an additional insured.
Our ratings are a guide. But insurance policy details and prices can vary widely. We encourage you to shop around and compare several insurance quotes.NerdWallet does not receive compensation for any reviews. Read our editorial guidelines.
Insurer complaints methodology
One key factor in our star ratings is how many complaints insurance companies get. Here's how we arrive at that score.
Disappointed customers can file a complaint with their state's insurance department. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) collects, analyzes and groups complaints by business line and insurance company every year. A business line is a specific type of coverage, like workers’ comp.
Then, the NAIC calculates a complaint ratio for each company. It divides the company's share of complaints by its share of total premiums for each line of business. It then adds these ratio values to their official complaint index.
- A complaint ratio of 1 means a company received about the expected number of complaints relative to its size.
- A ratio of 2 means it received twice as many complaints as expected.
- A ratio of 0 means it received half as many complaints as expected.
NerdWallet obtains the raw NAIC data every year. We aggregate results at the company level and fact-check these results. Then we calculate a three-year average of each insurer's complaint ratio and convert it to a score for our star ratings.
Business insurance star ratings consider complaints about two lines of business: commercial liability and commercial property. We analyze complaint data on commercial auto and workers' comp policies too. But we don't currently incorporate these into our ratings since they're less universal.
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