Progressive Corp has raised its auto insurance rates for direct sales by 1%. Not a huge jump but an increase nonetheless. Apparently they are still keeping policies at lower rates though by pushing higher deductibles. Also, a weak economy has caused many to drive older cars that are cheaper to insure. In any case they are still a great carrier that is not afraid to show you that another company may be cheaper than them if they just can’t get creative enough to decrease your rates.

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