The Allstate Corporation : Allstate to Open Full-Service Agent Offices at Auto Dealerships Across the Country
02/03/2012 | 10:24am
Allstate to Open Full-Service Agent Offices at Auto
Dealerships Across the Country
Customers enjoy 'one-stop-shop' option for
comprehensive, affordable insurance
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02/03/2012 - NORTHBROOK, Ill.,
The next time a consumer buys a car from a dealer, they may
be able to insure their new car, home and discuss their
insurance protection needs with an Allstate agent before they
drive off the lot. Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate
Dealer Services announced today that auto dealers have the
opportunity to open full-service Allstate agencies inside
their dealerships.
"Allstate's dealer program seamlessly integrates the
purchase and service of a vehicle with the opportunity to
price your auto insurance with Allstate and work with a
licensed insurance professional on all your coverage needs in
a way that's never been done before," said Mark
LaNeve, Allstate senior executive vice president and chief
marketing officer. "Our agency owners are at the heart
of Allstate's business and this program allows us to
attract new customers at a time and location that's
convenient for the customer."
Agency offices will be placed inside the dealership,
typically on the showroom floor and operate during regular
hours of the dealership. Licensed insurance professionals and
a team of support staff employed by the agency owner will be
onsite to help customers assess their insurance portfolio and
help make sure they have the protection they want. The
program combines the power of an Allstate Exclusive Agency, a
Good Hands® Network Repair Facility and Allstate Dealer
Service products with dealer F&I offerings and the ability to
integrate Allstate Benefits into the dealer's employee
benefits platform.
"Many times there is a short waiting time between when a
customer purchases a car and when they drive off the lot.
During this time, the customer can talk with a licensed
insurance professional about their insurance needs not only
for their new vehicle, but also their home and other
protection needs," said Doug Herberger, president of
Allstate Dealer Services. "With a continued focus on our
partners, we are bringing Allstate's suite of products
and services to the consumer and giving auto dealers an
opportunity to deepen their relationship with
customers."
Allstate and Allstate Dealer Services tested and modified
this unique program during the past two years with Allstate
agents in 11 dealerships around the country. The pilot
revealed that the dealer program delivers the convenience of
a one-stop-shop, the comprehensive and affordable coverage
and the face-to-face interaction customers want.
"We have been extremely impressed with the Allstate
program," states Randall Reed, president and CEO of
World Class Automotive Group. His Houston, Texas dealership
Plant 45 Ford is a participating member of the pilot program.
"The relationship allows us to leverage our product
offerings with the strong suite of F&I products and repair
network of Allstate which has helped us to increase
profitability. The expansion of our relationship with
Allstate to include an on-site, full service Allstate
insurance agency differentiates us from our competition. And
our customers love it."
Dealers interested in learning more about this
industry-leading program can visit Allstate Dealer Services
at booth #772 at the NADA Conference in Las Vegas, February
3-6, 2012. Dealers can also contact Allstate Dealer Services
directly at 904-992-6185 with any program questions.
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.
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