KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allstate
Insurance Company appointed several new exclusive agents in
Missouri last year. Now, the
company is ramping up its recruiting again – looking for 31 more
Missouri agency owners this
year.
In 2009, 20 new agents opened Allstate agencies across the Show
Me State. This year, Allstate hopes to surpass that goal by
focusing on Missouri professionals
that may feel limited in their careers and are looking to start
their own business in a recession resilient industry.
"We see a significant opportunity in the current economy to
attract mid-career, mid-level managers to own and operate their own
business and represent Allstate in Missouri," said Perry
Nassif, Allstate's Missouri
recruiting director. "We're working with business brokers and
through our own recruiters to find professionals with financial or
sales backgrounds, who are dedicated to customer service."
Candidates need a minimum of $50,000 of liquid capital to invest in their
agency. Even with the hints of an economic recovery underway, some
potential applicants are unsure if now is the right time to invest
money needed to open a small business. That's why recruiters
are focusing on the stability of investing in the Allstate
brand.
"Allstate is unique among all other insurers because its agents
own the economic interest in their business," said Nassif.
"Allstate agents can sell the economic interest in their
agency. No other branded insurer has this option."
Allstate's Missouri recruiting
goals for 2010 encompass the entire state including Kansas City, St.
Louis, Columbia and
Springfield. These target cities
and areas represent key consumer touch points in Allstate's broader
strategy to aggressively expand the provider's auto insurance
presence statewide, while staking a stronger claim in items like
boats, recreational all-terrain-vehicles and motorcycles.
Interested candidates can apply to become an Allstate agent by
logging on to allstate.com 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®" slogan, Allstate is
reinventing protection and retirement to help more than 17 million
households insure what they have today and better prepare for
tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products and services
through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate
exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and
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