Safeco said it plans to add an estimated 1,000 agents to its force to beef up auto and home sales throughout the country.
The Seattle-based property-casualty insurer explained the action represents one prong in the effort to move into positive growth territory in the increasingly competitive personal lines market.
The carrier currently has about 9,000 independent agents based primarily in western states. Company spokesman Paul Hollie said the new agents will be sought for areas "where we see a good opportunity."
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