Typically, when you purchase an insurance policy, you could walk away with several pieces of paper: your temporary insurance card, policy, declarations page, etc. Then, days later, you may receive more paper, such as your permanent insurance card and policy, which means you're dealing with a lot of paper for something you probably won't need to reference often.
It can be tough to organize all of these documents, but one way to help control the clutter is to enroll in an online or paperless program, such as Progressive's Paperless policy option. With a Paperless policy, you can receive your bills and most other policy documents electronically instead of paper copies that are delivered by U.S. mail. Below are a few more advantages of choosing a Paperless auto insurance policy from Progressive.
Environmental Benefits
An obvious advantage of a paperless policy is the fact that it requires less paper. With a Paperless policy, your documents are stored securely online and you print only the documents you need. You can benefit the environment while gaining convenience and accessibility.
This year, Progressive is recognizing customers who chose our Paperless option by planting a tree in a U.S. national forest for each of them. More than 250,000 trees will be planted later this year with assistance from the Arbor Day Foundation. Plus, we'll plant the trees in forests that have been damaged by wildfires, insects or disease to help our forests thrive.
Security and Privacy
Choosing to go Paperless not only helps our environment, but it also can help boost your online security and privacy. To access your documents, you have to input a user ID and password, which can help keep identity thieves at bay. And, because you'll receive your documents electronically, the privacy and security concerns with traditional paper mail are also reduced.
Accessibility
If you're on vacation and need to rent a car but forgot proof of insurance, a Paperless policy can come in handy. You can access your policy from any computer, as long as you have your user ID and password available. Rather than lug your papers around with you, you can simply log in, print the necessary documents, and log out from virtually anywhere.
Timeliness
Paperless policies mean you're not waiting for your documents to arrive in the mail. You'll know when a bill and other documents are ready for viewing because you'll receive a notification e-mail. Lag time is virtually eliminated in this case because you'll have immediate access to your paperwork when it's ready.
Availability
Progressive offers our Paperless option to all customers with private passenger auto policies, and some states may even offer a discount for choosing this option.
You can receive a Progressive auto insurance quote 24/7 online or by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE (1-800-776-4737). When you choose to buy a policy, you'll have the option to choose a Paperless one. Signing up for a Paperless policy not only helps you organize and protect your information, but it helps the environment, too.
The information in this blog may vary based on your particular state or situation. Always refer to your insurance policy for your specific coverages.