Esurance Opens Atlanta Area Claims Office

Auto Insurance Company Now Hiring as It Expands Operations Into Georgia

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 -- Esurance, a direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance company, recently announced the opening of its Atlanta office. Esurance's office handles claims for many of the East Coast states where Esurance writes business.

The company currently has regional claims facilities in Sacramento, Dallas, and Tampa. Chris Henn, Esurance's Managing Director of Insurance Operations, explained, "With our commitment to providing top-notch claims service, regional offices ensure that we provide the quality of service that our customers expect and deserve."

Esurance's rapid growth ensures that the office will provide a growing number of jobs for the local economy. Henn stated, "With thousands of drivers switching to Esurance every week, especially in some of our newer states on the East Coast, working at Esurance represents a great long-term employment opportunity." Esurance is actively recruiting experienced property and casualty claims representatives who specialize in auto, along with managers and support staff.

Though Esurance is now in temporary space in Atlanta, the company is currently building out space that will total approximately 10,000 square feet. Esurance also plans to open a claims office in Phoenix. Interested applicants from around the country should visit: http://www.esurance.com/aboutus/jobs.asp for the most up-to-date list of available opportunities.

About Esurance

Esurance, a subsidiary of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. , provides personal auto insurance direct to consumers online and through select online agents. Esurance is dedicated to constantly improving the way people shop for, buy, and manage their auto insurance. By combining the best of technology with industry know-how, Esurance is able to offer hassle-free coverage with 24/7 customer service and claims handling at competitive prices.

Through Esurance's Web site, www.esurance.com, customers can get instant quotes, view comparison quotes, buy an Esurance policy, and print their proof of insurance card- all in minutes. Esurance also offers policyholders the ability to make policy changes and file claims instantly online, demonstrating its commitment to improving the entire insurance process from quote to claim.

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