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

TAMPA, FLA. (June 12, 2014) – Allstate Insurance Company has named Allstate exclusive agency owner Michael Lia a Top Agency in Allstate Business Insurance sales. The award recognizes Lia 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 Lia. “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. “Michael’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.”

Lia has lived in the area since 1974. He has been part of the Allstate family since 1988 and has been inducted into the Allstate Hall of Fame.

Lia’s agency is located at 11001 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. in Tampa and can be reached at (813) 960-0255 or http://agents.allstate.com/michael-lia-tampa-fl.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.