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Allstate provides opportunities to reinvent your career BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With the state unemployment level now at 8.5 percent, its highest rate since 1983, current economic conditions may discourage entrepreneurs from starting a business in a trying environment. However, many entrepreneurial success stories were launched in bad economic times, and starting a business now may be a unique opportunity to take control of your own career by opening an Allstate agency. Allstate (NYSE:ALL), the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer, has launched a recruitment campaign in Wisconsin to attract successful, self-motivated entrepreneurs for a career as an Allstate Exclusive Agent. Unlike typical entrepreneurships, Allstate provides its new agents essential tools and resources to help them get off to a great start including insurance product education, expertise from sales leaders, customizable marketing and advertising materials as well as performance incentives. "The economic downturn is prompting business professionals from top career levels to seek out opportunities as independent contractors. Many of our new appointments have worked in the corporate life for much of their careers and are looking forward to having more control over their careers and earning potential," said Linda Moynihan, Regional Sales Leader for the Midwest Region of Allstate Insurance. "The opportunity to become an Allstate Exclusive Agent may particularly appeal to mid-top level managers who are now in the job market." Allstate says its agency expansion plans are part of an overall strategy that focuses on growing its business statewide. Moynihan added, "As an agency owner, you are running your own business, but you are not alone. If you don't have an insurance background, we will provide you with the knowledge to help you hit the ground running. In addition, our agents have the independence to run their own agency, hire and manage their own staff, and set their own direction while receiving support from one of the largest insurance companies in the country." Allstate says agents will have the opportunity to sell the company's wide range of insurance and financial products including auto, property and financial services. Ideal candidates should have the skills to run their own business and the drive to meet business objectives. Agents will also have the opportunity to expand their business by opening multiple locations and watch its value grow with every sale without ever paying franchise or licensing fees. Interested candidates can apply to become an Allstate agent by logging on to http://www.allstate.com/careers/Agent-opportunity.aspx or by calling 1-877-711-1006. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate(R)" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help individuals in approximately 17 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Customers can access Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through approximately 14,700 exclusive Allstate agencies and financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate(R). Encompass(R) Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. The Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers. Customers can also access information about Allstate Financial Group products and services at myallstatefinancial.com. DATASOURCE: Allstate CONTACT: Eric Scott of Allstate, +1-847-667-8242 Web Site: http://www.allstate.com/

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