American General Life and Accident Insurance Company Launches National Hiring Drive

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- American General Life and Accident Insurance Company (AGLA), announces a bold new multi-year initiative to grow its sales force of full-time and affiliated independent agents by over 4,000 sales agents to represent its Quality of Life...Insurance® product.  

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To kick off its Now Hiring Future Heroes campaign, developed in conjunction with CareerBuilder®, AGLA will embark on a 10-day cross-country road tour – the AGLA Hiring Drive – in September, which is also Life Insurance Awareness Month. A branded AGLA Hiring Drive Tour Bus will stop in 15 cities from Baltimore, Md. to Los Angeles, Calif. to solicit on-site applications from interested job seekers. Both entry-level and experienced candidates are encouraged to attend events in their city and apply.

"It is so exciting that, despite the tough economic conditions of the last few years, AGLA can make the statement that our company is strong. We have made marked strides in growing our sales force over the past few years, and we're in a solid position to continue that significant growth," says Jim Mallon, President and CEO. "This is a huge opportunity for anyone looking for a rewarding employment opportunity. Our affordable, innovative Quality of Life…Insurance has seen wonderful acceptance since it was launched five years ago. It's a family of products that directly meet the multiple insurance needs of America's middle income consumers and Main Street small business owners. The timely relevance and value of these products is evidenced by the fact that we have seen tremendous success in such a short time, in spite of the most difficult economic environment our country has faced in decades."

Job seekers will want to have their resumes at-the-ready. The AGLA Hiring Drive Tour Bus will stop in approximately two cities each day for 10 days beginning September 27 through October 6:

• September 27: Baltimore, Md. & Philadelphia, Pa.
• September 28: Pittsburgh, Pa. & Cleveland, Ohio
• September 29: Lexington, Ky. & Nashville, Tenn.
• September 30: Birmingham, Ala. & Atlanta, Ga.
• October 1: Orlando, Fla. & Tampa, Fla.
• October 2: Mobile, Ala. & New Orleans, La.
• October 3: Houston, Tex. & Dallas, Tex.
• October 6: Los Angeles, Calif.

Through the AGLA Hiring Drive, and the on-going Now Hiring Future Heroes campaign, AGLA is seeking to hire both full and part-time agents to educate consumers on the Quality of Life…Insurance product. After an initial paid training period, compensation is commission-based with excellent bonus potential, a full benefits package, and tuition assistance for industry-related training.

In addition to a possible new career, job seekers will have an opportunity at each Hiring Drive event to speak directly with current AGLA sales agents and managers, enjoy refreshments, and even register to win an Apple iPad.

"We all know that the job application process can be tough. Our goal is to make this as fun and exciting as we can, not only to make the process a little less painful, but also to give a glimpse into the type of company we are. We're not your typical life insurance provider – we're an energized group of sales professionals who love what we do, and believe in our product," says Scott German, Senior Vice President and Chief Distribution Officer.

In support of the coast-to-coast road tour, AGLA local offices across the country will host separate AGLA Hiring Drive events in their cities beginning September 27. Job candidates can learn more about the AGLA Hiring Drive, view a complete job description as well as a list of local office locations, and submit their resumes at www.hiringheroes.com.  Information about the tour and where it's headed will also be available on www.facebook.com/aglainsurance, www.twitter.com/aglacareers, and www.youtube.com/aglacareers.

In just a few short years, Quality of Life…Insurance has become the leading product at AGLA. If an insured suffers a covered critical, chronic or terminal illness or condition, such as a major heart attack, invasive cancer or a stroke, Quality of Life…Insurance allows owners to accelerate their life insurance benefits before their death to pay for critical health care needs or to meet certain financial goals or obligations.

For more information about American General Life and Accident Insurance Company and Quality of Life…Insurance, visit www.agla.com.

American General Life and Accident Insurance Company (AGLA), www.agla.com, provides a wide variety of affordable and innovative life insurance, annuity, accident and supplemental health insurance products to millions of Americans. AGLA is known for its highly differentiated Quality of Life…Insurance(SM) product suite, personal customer service and a tradition of excellence spanning more than a century. AGLA is a member company of the American General Life Companies.

American General Life Companies, www.americangeneral.com, is the marketing name for the insurance companies and affiliates comprising the domestic life operations of American International Group, Inc. American General Life Companies insurers offer a broad spectrum of life insurance, fixed annuities, accident and health products and worksite benefits to serve the financial and estate planning needs of its customers throughout the United States.

The underwriting risks, financial and contractual obligations and support functions associated with products issued by American General Life and Accident Insurance Company (AGLA) are its responsibility. AGLA does not solicit business in the states of New York and Wyoming.

The referenced policies contain limitations and exclusions. See the policy for details. For Policy Forms AGLA04174, AGLA01162 and Riders AGLA01001, AGLA01002, AGLA01403, AGLA01426, AGLA01445M, AGLA01445F, AGLA01550, AGLA AIO-UL, AGLA EMD, AGLA 04CRIR, AGLA 04TIR, AGLA 04CHIR, AGLA AB2 and state variations.

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