Insurance Agents Give Wrong Information Leading to Extra Charges
Progressive customers receive incorrect information from agents about coverage options, then face additional charges for services they were told were unnecessary. The lack of written confirmation from agents leaves customers without recourse. This is a systemic sales process failure, not a buildable software gap.
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