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Allstate Recognizes Local Entrepreneurs for Top Performance in Serving Other Business Owners
SOUTHFIELD, MICH. (May 27, 2014) – Allstate Insurance Company has named Allstate exclusive agency owners James Jackson and Shirley Nichols Top Agencies in Allstate Business Insurance sales. The award recognizes Jackson and Nichols for top sales in writing business insurance and for setting high standards in serving the protection needs of fellow business owners.
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“Every small business deserves a chance to thrive,” said Michael Barton, president of Allstate Business Insurance. “James and Shirley’s dedication to customers and businesses in their community is exemplary. They take pride in helping business owners get off on the right foot and protect what matters to them.”
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James Jackson
Jackson has been in the area for 50 years and is involved with the local NAACP chapter and the Detroit Northwest Optimist Club. He has been with Allstate for 41 years, earning such accolades as the Honor Ring Award and the Allstate Financial Leader Award. Jackson’s office is located at 17051 W. 10 Mile Rd. in Jackson and can be reached at (248) 443-0000 or http://agents.allstate.com/james-jackson-southfield-mi.html.
Shirley Nichols
Nichols will celebrate her 35th year with Allstate in October. She belongs to the National Association of Women Business Owners and graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in business and marketing. Nichols’ agency is located at 26647 Southfield Rd. in Lathrup Village and can be reached at (248) 559-8000 or http://agents.allstate.com/shirley-nichols-lathrup-village-mi.html.
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer, protecting approximately 16 million households from life’s uncertainties through its Allstate, Encompass, Esurance and Answer Financial brand names and Allstate Financial business segment. Allstate is widely known through the slogan “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®.” The Allstate brand’s network of small businesses offers auto, home, life and retirement products and services to customers in the United States and Canada. In 2013, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees and agency owners gave $29 million to support local communities. Allstate employees and agency owners donated 200,000 hours of service across the country.
