BLOOMINGTON, Minn.,
May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Allstate Insurance Company appointed new exclusive agents across
Minnesota last year. Now, the
company is ramping up its recruiting again -- looking for 20 more
Minnesota agency owners this
year.
In 2009, 10 new agents opened Allstate agencies across
Minnesota. This year, Allstate
hopes to surpass that goal by focusing on Minnesota 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 Minnesota," said Mike O'Shea, Allstate's
Minnesota 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 O'Shea.
"Allstate agents can sell the economic interest in their agency. No
other branded insurer has this option."
Allstate's Minnesota recruiting
goals for 2010 are focused on the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area, which represents
key consumer touch points in Allstate's broader strategy to
aggressively expand the provider's auto insurance presence, 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 www.allstateagent.com or by calling 1-877-711-1006 to
get more information about attending an upcoming information
session.
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 (auto, home,
life and retirement) 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
1-800 Allstate®.
Contact:
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http://twitter.com/AllstateMidwest
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SOURCE Allstate Insurance Company