ALL Allstate Corporation

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Allstate Insurance Company plans to appoint 100 new agency owners in Texas this year, creating an estimated 300 new jobs across the state.

Allstate is looking for sales-driven, customer-service oriented professionals with management experience to own* and operate the agencies. These new agency owners could generate 200-plus additional jobs in their communities across the state as they will need to hire licensed sales staff to help them run their small businesses.

Candidates interested in becoming an Allstate agency owner need a minimum of $50,000 of liquid capital to invest in their agency. This money does not go to Allstate; it's to help ensure the agency can successfully fund the normal day to day costs associated with opening and running a business.

"The advantage of investing in an Allstate agency is agency owners are able to leverage one of Texas' most recognized brands without ever having to pay a franchise or licensing fee," said Tom Caunitz, Allstate's Texas Strategic Deployment Leader. "The capital invested in the business will go directly toward the success of that agency."

Growth in Texas

Allstate's Texas recruiting goals for 2012 are segmented by area across the state:

Texas remains the fastest growing state in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and Allstate wants to grow with Texas.

"Building our agency force is influenced by the strength of the marketplace," Caunitz said. "We target cities and areas that show growth and increasing demand as a part of Allstate's broader strategy to expand our presence in Texas." 

$1,000 Referral Award

Allstate is now offering a $1,000 award to people who refer a candidate who is successfully appointed as an agency owner in Texas this year.

"We're looking for your coworkers and acquaintances that have an entrepreneurial spirit, are solution oriented and have a drive to succeed," Caunitz said. 

Interested candidates can learn more about becoming an Allstate agency owner by logging on to allstate.com or by calling 1-877-711-1006.

*Subject to the terms and conditions of the R3001 agency agreement.

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®. As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

SOURCE Allstate Insurance Company