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Follow on Google News | Allstate Ratchets Up Colorado Recruiting for Second Straight YearAllstate Insurance Company appointed dozens of new exclusive agents in Colorado last year. Now, the company is ramping up its recruiting again – looking for 51 more Colorado agency owners this year.
By: Nicole Alley “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 Colorado,” said Perry Nassif, Allstate’s Colorado 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 Colorado recruiting goals for 2010 encompass the entire state including the Denver metro area, Northern Colorado, Colorado Springs, Southern Colorado and the Western Slope. 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- 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 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 1-800 Allstate®. # # # The Allstate West Central Region is comprised of the states of Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. End
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