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

Allstate Insurance Company has named Allstate exclusive agency owner Dave Meredith a Top Agency in Allstate Business Insurance sales. The award recognizes Meredith 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 Meredith. “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. “Dave’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.”

An area resident for 40 years, Meredith attended the American College and the Colorado College of Financial Planning.  He also holds the Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Consultant, and Chartered Life Underwriter designations. Meredith is the immediate past chairman of the board for the Meadowlands Regional Chamber, a member of the St Mary's Hospital Foundation, the past president of the East Rutherford Lions, and the past external vice president of the Rutherford Jaycees.

Ranked Allstate’s Number One Agency in New Jersey for Commercial Insurance in 2012 and 2013, Meredith’s agency is located at 50 Union Ave. in Rutherford and can be reached at (201) 355-8090 or http://agents.allstate.com/dave-meredith-rutherford-nj.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.