Progressive began in 1937 as an auto insurer founded by Joseph Lewis and Jack Green, with an early focus on basic coverage for vehicle owners. The company has since expanded beyond auto insurance into personal and commercial auto and truck coverage, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, homes, and other protection products. Progressive offers digital and assisted service channels, including online tools, a mobile app, phone support, and local agents, alongside shopping tools such as Name Your Price, Snapshot, and HomeQuote Explorer. The business maintains a broad presence in the U.S. insurance market and is among the major writers of personal auto, commercial auto, motorcycle, boat, and homeowners coverage.