Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company Seeks to Appoint 25 New Agency Owners in the Garden State

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company (Allstate New Jersey) is aggressively pursuing a plan to appoint 25 new agency owners by the end of 2011, the company announced today.

Allstate New Jersey, one of the state's largest insurance companies, is targeting successful, self-motivated professionals for a career as an Allstate exclusive agent. Unlike typical entrepreneurships, Allstate New Jersey provides its new agents with essential tools and resources to help them get off to a great start, including: insurance product education, expertise from company sales consultants, customizable marketing and advertising materials, and performance incentives. The company currently has approximately 270 agents and financial representatives throughout the state.

In addition, new and existing Allstate New Jersey agencies are projected to hire hundreds of licensed sales professionals (LSPs) and personal financial representatives. These positions involve selling life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, and other financial services products.

"The Allstate New Jersey opportunity is encouraging news for entrepreneurs looking for a chance to excel in a down economy," said Dale Schueller, regional sales leader, Allstate New Jersey. "If you do not have an insurance background, we will provide you with education to help position you for success."

Unlike other insurers, Allstate New Jersey agents actually own their own business as independent contractors selling Allstate's wide range of insurance and financial products, including auto and financial services.

"This also is a unique investment opportunity since owners can resell the economic interest in the book of business to other Allstate New Jersey approved candidates when the time comes to retire or leave the business," said Schueller.

Ideal candidates should have the skills to run their own business, the drive to meet business objectives, and $150,000 in liquid capital to invest in a new Allstate New Jersey agency.

Interested candidates can apply to become an Allstate New Jersey agent by logging on to www.allstateagent.com or calling Jeff Mowell at 908-252-5022.

About Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company

Known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company and its affiliates help individuals in more than a half  million New Jersey households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow through approximately 270 agents and financial representatives. Customers can access Allstate New Jersey products and services through Allstate agencies, or at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. The Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers.  

Contact
Danny Jovic
Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company
Office: 908-252-5164

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