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Mitchell International Wins a Multi-Year Contract Extension From Progressive Insurance
| Source: Mitchell International
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - August 20, 2007) - Mitchell International, Inc., a leading
provider of performance management solutions to the automotive insurance
claims and collision repair industries, today announced that Progressive
Insurance, the nation's third largest auto insurer, has agreed to a
multi-year contract extension with Mitchell for auto physical damage (APD)
claims estimating solutions.
"Mitchell is very proud of this milestone achieved with Progressive
Insurance. The long-standing relationship between Progressive and Mitchell
demonstrates our commitment to continually enhancing our products and
services and introducing innovative solutions that add value for our
customers," said Alex Sun, President of Mitchell International. "The
contract extension validates that our dedication to providing the collision
repair industry with the most advanced and trusted APD claims estimating
solutions is recognized by the partners we serve."
Steve Gellen, Claims Process Leader, of Progressive said, "We have
partnered with Mitchell for many years, and they have become an integral
part of our claims processing strategy and solution-set. Mitchell has
routinely demonstrated a willingness and ability to work closely with us to
meet the unique needs of Progressive and our customers. We look forward to
our continued partnership."
Mitchell's estimating solution organizes and routes all essential claim
data while simplifying the collection and flow of critical documents and
tasks within and between business partners. Mitchell's comprehensive and
accurate estimating database of parts and labor times creates complete and
accurate estimates that reduce cycle times for repairs and improve customer
satisfaction.
About Mitchell International, Inc.
Mitchell International (www.mitchell.com) is a leading provider of
information, workflow, and performance management solutions to the
automotive insurance claims industry, serving carriers, collision repair
facilities, and other commercial participants in the physical damage and
auto-related medical claims markets. Mitchell facilitates millions of
electronic transactions between more than 16,000 business partners each
month to enhance their productivity, profitability, and customer
satisfaction levels.
About Progressive Insurance
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, now celebrating its 70th year
in business, is the country's third largest auto insurance group and
largest seller of motorcycle and personal watercraft policies based on
premiums written, and is a market leader in commercial auto insurance.
Progressive sells to consumers in two ways: The Agency Business sells
through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies and brokers in the
U.S. and its Direct Business sells online and by phone directly to
consumers