"Progressive is looking for software developers and data analysts who will help propel our innovative and growing company forward," said Steve Broz, Progressive's chief information officer.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies is on another hiring spree, announcing it plans to hire more than 1,300 people by the end of 2016, including nearly 250 jobs in Northeast Ohio. The positions include IT and analyst jobs, customer relations and claims roles.
Mayfield Village-based Progressive, which employs more than 9,000 people in Northeast Ohio, said it is looking for top caliber technology information and analytics professionals to work as IT developers, systems engineers, software design engineers, IT managers, and data analysts.
Its nontraditional programs include its Business Innovation Garage (BIG), an internal think tank where employees can set up and run experiments, design and build prototypes, discover results, and share key findings.
"Progressive is looking for software developers and data analysts who will help propel our innovative and growing company forward," said Steve Broz, Progressive's chief information officer, in a written announcement. "Our employees have an opportunity to tackle challenging work and make an impact on millions of customers and claimants, as well as our nearly 30,000 employees."
The company is offering employees a chance to work on programs like Snapshot, a usage-based insurance program that lets Progressive collect and analyze more than 15 billion miles of driving data to better predict driving patterns. A mobile Snapshot app is scheduled to roll out in select states later this year.
Progressive also wants to fill inbound and customer service jobs to help customers find the right policy, provide service throughout their policy ownership, or help customers with claims.
"We understand that our employees are passionate about their work and value the need for work-life balance, while delivering great products, services and experiences to our customers," said Erin Hendrick, Progressive's TalentSearch leader.
"We offer extensive training programs and career development options, flexible work arrangements, resources to help employees balance work and home life and a casual work environment. At some of our larger locations, we offer on-site medical facilities for employees and their families and fitness centers. We also all share Progressive's success, as most employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company performance."
Other perks include:
- Aerobics, spinning and yoga classes, employee-organized running clubs and discounted Weight Watchers at select locations.
- Vitality Wellness Program - an interactive and personalized wellness program.
- Nine employee-run Employee Resource Groups, for those with common interests or backgrounds, like its African American, Latin American Networking Association, LGBT+ and young professionals networks.
- Parenting resources, such as a Child/Adult Care Flexible Spending Account, maternity services, adoption assistance, and Resources For Living - free services including an Employee Assistance Program and Worklife Services
Progressive, the nation's fourth largest auto insurer, also sells insurance for motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes.
For more information, log on to Progressive.com/jobs or follow the company on on LinkedIn or Twitter.