BRIEF: Allstate confirms layoffs in Roanoke [The Roanoke Times, Va.]

May 30--Allstate Corp. has confirmed that unspecified job fluctuations have recently affected its Roanoke County office, one of the region's largest private employers with about 900 workers.

Adam Polak, a spokesman for the Northbrook, Ill., insurer, said by email that the policy administration department has eliminated "some positions," while the company has created "other positions" for which affected employees can apply if qualified.

"We understand this will not be easy for our employees," Polak said. "We will ensure that all of our employees affected by this announcement are treated with respect."

Polak did not reply to a request for the net change in employment. Polak confirmed in April that a small number of jobs were eliminated at the Roanoke County office at that time as well.

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