How to cancel Progressive insurance

How do I cancel a Progressive insurance policy?

1. Locate your policy details. Have the policy number that you want to cancel ready and determine what date you want the policy to end. Your policy number is located on your proof of insurance and on your insurance bill.
2. Contact Progressive. The easiest way to cancel your Progressive car insurance policy is to call the customer service line at 1-888-671-4405. If you bought your policy through an agent, you can contact them to cancel.
3. Submit your cancellation request. You can cancel verbally over the phone, or you can send your request through the mail. Progressive also states that cancellation can be done via email, but you will need to call to get the correct email or mailing address. The Progressive customer support representative will let you know what you need to do. Sending a written confirmation is a good idea to ensure your request is on record.
4. Confirm cancellation. You should receive a confirmation email or letter in the mail. If you cancel over the phone, ask for a confirmation number and write down the name of the person you spoke with.
5. Check final billing and refund status. If you are owed a refund, it may take a few days to process. Check your billing online or via the mobile app to ensure you aren’t charged again and any refund is correct.

Reasons you might need to cancel Progressive car insurance

There are any number of reasons you might choose to cancel car insurance with Progressive. The process is the same regardless of the reason, including:

• You found a better deal at another company
• You no longer own the car
• You’re being added to someone else’s policy, like a spouse

What happens if I cancel my Progressive insurance?

When you cancel your Progressive car insurance policy, your coverage will end on the date and time you have requested. You will no longer have coverage and will need to have new insurance in place at that time.

Progressive will send a notice of cancellation to your lender, if you have a loan, and to the DMV if required. You will need to ensure proof of your new coverage is sent to both.

Alternatives to canceling Progressive insurance

Depending on the reason you are looking to cancel your Progressive insurance policy, one of these alternatives might work for you:

• Increase your deductible or adjust coverages to get lower rates
• Put your car on an in-storage policy if it will be non-operational for a while
• Discuss other ways to reduce your costs like trying Progressive’s Snapshot usage-based telematics program.

Before you decide to leave Progressive, take a moment to read our Progressive auto insurance review and compare it to other carriers.

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