MONTGOMERY, Ala. - March 17, 2003 - BASS announced today that Progressive has become the official insurance of BASS and a sponsor of the Bassmaster Tournament Trail as well as the Bassmaster Federation Championship and the Bassmaster Classic.
"We are happy to have Progressive on board as a sponsor and as the official insurance of BASS," said Dean Kessel, vice president and general manager of BASS. "We hope that our members will take advantage of the comprehensive boat insurance coverage offered by Progressive."
Progressive, one of the nation's leading boat insurers, offers specialized boat insurance coverage options designed especially for fishermen, including: Total Loss Replacement, where fishermen get a new boat if theirs is totaled; Disappearing Deductibles, where fishermen who don't make a claim are rewarded with a reduced deductible; and Fishing Equipment Coverage up to $10,000.
As part of the sponsorship agreement Progressive will have a truck and boat adorned with its logos at each event on the Bassmaster Tour and will also have a booth in the BASS Sponsor Expo area.
"Anyone who knows anything about fishing knows that for more than 35 years BASS has been bringing the best fishing tournaments to millions of enthusiasts everywhere," said Ben Sheridan, general manager, Progressive. "We're delighted to be part of bringing these tournaments to the fans and look forward to meeting folks out on the tour."
The Progressive group of insurance companies, in business since 1937, is the nation's largest provider of motorcycle and personal watercraft and insurance and ranks fourth in the nation for auto insurance. The company sells insurance over the phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, online at progressive.com and locally through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies and provides all of its customers with competitive rates and 24/7, in-person and online service. The Progressive Corporation, the holding company, has headquarters in Mayfield Village, Ohio. More information can be found at watercraft.progressive.com.