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Progressive Insurance Ranks No. 1 on Forbes America's Best Employers for Company Culture 2026 List

Progressive Insurance proudly announces its recognition as the top workplace for company culture in Forbes' 2026 rankings. This achievement is a testament to the commitment and values that shape the environment at Progressive, where employees feel appreciated and vital to the company's success.

Bill Clawson, Progressive's Chief Human Resources Officer, expressed gratitude for this accolade, emphasizing the significance of a thriving company culture that prioritizes engagement and career growth. He articulated that integrating an open, people-focused culture fosters an environment where employees are motivated to excel and support each other in service of their customers and communities.

Voices That Matter: Employee Feedback

A crucial aspect of Progressive's culture is its internal strategy, termed Progressive Listens, designed to enhance communication and amplify employee feedback mechanisms. Launching this initiative illustrates the company’s commitment to valuing employee input, as demonstrated by their strong performance in the Gallup Engagement Culture Survey, which placed them in the 98th percentile among various companies surveyed. The company continually seeks to refine its benefits and programs based on direct employee feedback. Recent initiatives have included a variety of meaningful changes, such as:

• - Expanding the Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program to include organized activities, making it easier for employees to volunteer together.
• - Providing six free counseling sessions annually per issue through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• - Introducing new features to the 401(k) plan that offer greater flexibility.
• - Incorporating measures of belonging and well-being in their engagement surveys.
• - Initiating the Chosen Name project that allows employees to use their preferred names in internal systems.

Commitment from Leadership

Leadership at Progressive is deeply invested in cultivating this standout culture. Recognizing that a significant part of the workforce operates in remote or hybrid settings, the company has recalibrated its onboarding processes and focuses on employee engagement and development. In 2025, they launched Destination Progress, a reimagined branding strategy aimed to not merely attract job seekers but to retain them by showcasing potential career advancements.

Tricia Griffith, the CEO, frequently engages with new employees during orientation sessions where she discusses Progressive's core values, enabling new staff to see how these values manifest in daily operations. The leadership embraces the guiding principle of prioritizing the needs of employees, ensuring their concerns are addressed before others.

A Continuous Journey

Clawson emphasized the notion that culture at Progressive is a dynamic, evolving journey rather than a static achievement. The expectation is set for leaders at all levels to foster an inclusive atmosphere where ideas and feedback are encouraged. Progressive maintains a forward-thinking approach, willing to experiment with new practices and attentive to the ongoing evolution of their workplace culture.

The methodology behind Forbes' rankings involved a comprehensive survey conducted by Statista, covering over 217,000 employees in the U.S. at large companies. The final evaluation was based on individual feedback and public assessments, with a total of 600 companies making the final list this year, marking a significant accomplishment for Progressive.

This noteworthy recognition adds to Progressive's accolades, including a recent No. 19 ranking on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list and a Platinum status on the Where You Work Matters list.

About Progressive Insurance

Founded in 1937, Progressive Insurance simplifies the process of understanding and acquiring car and home insurance. Offering various insurance products, it ranks as the second largest personal auto insurer in the U.S. Their commitment to innovation is underscored by tools designed to save consumers both time and money. The common shares of Progressive Corporation, based in Mayfield Village, Ohio, trade publicly on the NYSE under the symbol PGR.