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

NEWARK, N.J. (May 27, 2014) – Allstate Insurance Company has named Allstate exclusive agency owner Celia Caro a Top Agency in Allstate Business Insurance sales. The award recognizes Caro 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 Caro. “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. “Celia’s dedication to customers and businesses in her community is exemplary. She takes pride in helping business owners get off on the right foot and protect what matters to them.”

Caro is a Rutgers University graduate and a member of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce.  She joined Allstate in 2006 and has received such company accolades as the Honor Ring Award.

Caro’s agency is located at 66 Wilson Ave. in Newark and can be reached at (973) 690-6400 or http://agents.allstate.com/celia-caro-newark-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, 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.