Progressive Announces Plans For CFO Transition
Progressive (NYSE:PGR) announced a planned CFO transition: John Sauerland will retire on July 3, 2026 after 35 years with the company, including 10 years as CFO.
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Progressive (NYSE:PGR) announced a planned CFO transition: John Sauerland will retire on July 3, 2026 after 35 years with the company, including 10 years as CFO. Andrew Quigg, current Chief Strategy Officer, is expected to succeed him and will work with Sauerland to ensure a transition.
The company emphasized continuity through an internal successor and a phased handover to prepare Quigg to assume CFO responsibilities.
Positive
- Planned succession with an internal successor named
- Transition timeline set for July 3, 2026
- Tenure continuity: outgoing CFO served 35 years, 10 as CFO
Negative
- CFO departure effective July 3, 2026
- Successor has not previously held the CFO role at Progressive
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News Market Reaction – PGR
In the Jan 28 session, PGR gained 2.24%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
- Retirement date
- July 3, 2026
- Planned retirement date for CFO John Sauerland
- Tenure at Progressive
- 35 years
- Service duration of CFO John Sauerland
- Founding year
- 1937
- Year Progressive was founded
- Personal auto rank
- Second largest
- Rank in U.S. personal auto insurance market
- Homeowners rank
- Top 15
- Rank among U.S. homeowners insurance carriers
- Investor phone
- 1-800-PROGRESSIVE
- Phone contact option listed in release
- Corporate address
- 300 North Commons Blvd.
- Headquarters address in Mayfield Village, Ohio
- Zip code
- 44143
- ZIP code for Mayfield Village, Ohio headquarters
Historical Context
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Launch of Progressive-branded pet insurance across most U.S. states.
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November results with income and EPS down and higher combined ratio.
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Expanded Best Egg loan access within Progressive’s customer ecosystem.
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Announcement of annual and quarterly dividends and 2026 meeting dates.
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Strong October growth, improved combined ratio, and higher net income.
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MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) announced that John Sauerland, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will retire from Progressive on July 3, 2026.
“We are so grateful to John for his 35 years of service to Progressive, including the last 10 as our CFO,” said Tricia Griffith, President and CEO of Progressive. “John’s thoughtful leadership and dedication to Progressive throughout his career have been instrumental to our growth and success. We will miss John, but I am delighted for him as he looks ahead, and we wish him and his entire family all the best.”
The Company also announced that Andrew Quigg, currently Progressive’s Chief Strategy Officer, is expected to succeed Mr. Sauerland as CFO when Mr. Sauerland retires. Until that time, Mr. Quigg will work closely with Mr. Sauerland to prepare to assume the CFO’s responsibilities.
“Progressive has a wealth of tenured leaders, and I am confident that John and Andrew will work well together toward the goal of ensuring a seamless transition and continuity for the company,” added Mrs. Griffith.
About Progressive
Progressive Insurance® makes it easy to understand, buy and use car insurance, home insurance, and other protection needs. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach us however it’s most convenient for them — online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, via the Progressive mobile app, or in-person with a local agent.
Progressive provides insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes; it is the second largest personal auto insurer in the country, a leading seller of commercial auto, motorcycle, and boat insurance, and one of the top 15 homeowners insurance carriers.
Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name Your Price®, Snapshot®, and HomeQuote Explorer®.
The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at NYSE: PGR.
Company Contact:
Douglas S. Constantine
(440) 395-3707
investor_relations@progressive.com
The Progressive Corporation
300 North Commons Blvd.
Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143
http://www.progressive.com
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