Allstate Recognizes Local Entrepreneur for Top Performance in Serving Other Business Owners

Agency owner Jim Kelly honored for exceptional business insurance sales and customer service

 

SANTEE, CALIF. (May 20, 2014) – Allstate Insurance Company has named Allstate exclusive agency owner Jim Kelly a Top Agency in Allstate Business Insurance sales. The award recognizes Kelly for top sales in writing business insurance and for setting high standards in serving the protection needs of fellow business owners. 

 

“As a small-business owner myself, I understand how much hard work goes into building a successful business. I also know how important it is to protect what you’ve built and earned,” said Kelly. “I am proud to accept this award and remain committed to serving other entrepreneurs and this entire community.”

 

“Every small business deserves a chance to thrive,” said Michael Barton, president of Allstate Business Insurance. “Jim’s dedication to customers and businesses in his community is exemplary. He takes pride in helping business owners get off on the right foot and protect what matters to them.”

Kelly holds a master’s degree in education from San Diego State University as well as a bachelor’s degree in business administration from California Polytechnic State University.  He has served on the board for the Grossmont Union High School District since 2002 and previously served on the San Diego County Board of Education as a trustee. 

 

During his 25 years with Allstate, Kelly has been honored with such company accolades as the Honor Ring and the Chairman’s Inner Circle. Kelly’s agency is located at 9600 Cuyamaca St., suite 204 in Santee and can be reached at (619) 562-9199 or http://agents.allstate.com/jim-kelly-santee-ca.html. For more information about small business insurance log on to Allstate’s website: http://www.allstate.com/business-insurance.aspx.

 

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer, serving approximately 16 million households through its Allstate, Encompass, Esurance and Answer Financial brand names and Allstate Financial business segment. Allstate branded insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services are offered through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives, as well as via www.allstate.com, www.allstate.com/financial and 1-800 Allstate®, and are widely known through the slogan “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®.” In 2013, $29 million was given by The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees and agency owners to support local communities. Allstate employees and agency owners donated 200,000 hours of service across the country.