Car insurance for pets

Insurance companies are so busy listing breed-specific exemptions in their policies lately, it's refreshing to see one do something pro-active for animals for a change.

The Associated Press reports that Cleveland-based Progressive Corp. is providing collision coverage for customers' dogs and cats at no additional cost. It will pay up to $500 if a customer's animal is injured or killed in a car accident.

The company's pet benefit is not  yet available in North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York or Virginia.