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Declarations

Appalling article leads to apology “When I read that story I was appalled and, frankly, didn’t believe that it could possibly be accurate. I have since learned that the essential facts in the story are correct. What the investigators and …

Declarations

They tried to work with him “The Arkansas Insurance Department tried to work with Mr. Middleton in order to ensure prompt restitution to the victim for the various annuities or insurance products he sold. He failed to act responsibly and …

Declarations

Mea Culpa “…What the investigators and Progressive people involved in that case did was wrong–period. I personally want to apologize to anyone who was affected by this incident.” The president of Progressive Insurance comments in a written apology regarding a …

Progressive President Apologizes for Wrongful Investigation Tactics

The president of Progressive Insurance issued a written apology regarding a story that appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about an investigation authorized by Progressive in August 2005. The article reported that two private investigators posing as a couple entered a …

Progressive Drops ‘Drive’ Brand Name…Except in Calif.

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies today announced a change in its brand names for products sold through its agents. The company said it is putting the Progressive name first in the names of all of the products it sells …

People

The Progressive Corp. appointed John A. Barbagallo as the new president of the company’s Drive Group. Barbagallo, who joined the company more than 20 years ago as a claims representative, currently serves as the Drive Atlantic Region general manager. Barbagallo …

People and Places

InsurBanc, a financial services provider to the independent insurance agency community, announced that Scott A. Adamsons has joined the company as vice president of sales and business development. The Farmington, Conn.-based company has also hired Marie R. Rider to be …

People and Places

The Progressive Corp. appointed John A. Barbagallo as the new president of the company’s Drive Group. Barbagallo, who joined the company more than 20 years ago as a claims representative, currently serves as the Drive Atlantic Region general manager. Barbagallo …

People

InsurBanc, a financial services provider to the independent insurance agency community, announced that Scott A. Adamsons has joined the company as vice president of sales and business development. The Farmington, Conn.-based company has also hired Marie R. Rider to be …

Barbagallo In at Progressive’s Drive; Bauer Out at Direct

The Progressive Corporation has appointed John A. Barbagallo as the new president of the company’s Drive Group of Insurance Companies and also announced that the president of its Direct Group is leaving the company. Barbagallo, 46, who joined the company …