ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In a strong
demonstration of its commitment to increase presence in the
Nebraska marketplace, Allstate
Insurance Company announced its intention to appoint 10 Nebraska
agency owners by the end of 2011. Allstate's new and existing
agencies in the state will also hire more than 15 licensed sales
professionals through the year. This news comes after December's
report issued by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics stating that
Nebraska stood at an unemployment
rate of 4.4 percent, the largest for the month of December over the
past decade.
Allstate is focusing on Nebraska professionals who may feel limited in
their careers and are looking to start their own business in a
recession resilient industry. Across the Cornhusker State,"
Allstate appointed 9 new exclusive agents in 2010. Nebraska's marketplace represents 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.
"We see a significant opportunity in the current economy to
attract entrepreneurs and mid-career, mid-level managers who are
looking to own and operate their own business and represent
Allstate in Nebraska," said London
B. Bradley, Allstate's West Central Regional Sales Leader. "We
continue to work with our existing Allstate agents, business
brokers and through our own recruiters to find professionals with
financial or sales backgrounds who are dedicated to customer
service, and now we are looking to consumers to help with
referrals."
Allstate Insurance Company in Nebraska is offering a $5,000 referral award to anyone who refers a
candidate who is qualified by our team of recruiters and appointed
as an Allstate agent in 2011. Candidates need a minimum of
$50,000 of liquid capital to invest
in their agency. Even with the hints of an economic recovery under
way, 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 Bradley.
"Allstate agents can sell the economic interest in their agency. No
other branded insurer has this option."
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 nearly 16 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®.
SOURCE Allstate Insurance Company