Fenton, Mo. (October 27, 2010) — Safeco Insurance™, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, today opened its new office in Fenton where it was also announced that Liberty Mutual will hire 100 additional employees in St. Louis County over the next two years.
With a seven-year lease agreement, Safeco now occupies approximately 54,000 square feet at 1400 South Highway Drive, Suites 100 and 200 West. There are currently about 340 Safeco employees at the location, predominantly composed of the company’s claim services.
“We are excited about bringing new jobs to Missouri,” said Rich Meuret, Safeco Vice President and Central Regional General Manager. “Safeco’s and Liberty Mutual’s continued success depends on hiring high-quality people who can help meet the needs of our independent agents and policyholders.”
The Fenton office is one of 16 Liberty Mutual facilities in Missouri. Safeco’s parent company employs approximately 780 people across the state. Safeco has been operating in the state of Missouri since 1925. The company works with approximately 250 independent insurance agencies throughout Missouri to distribute its personal lines insurance coverages to consumers.
“We’re very appreciative of the assistance and support provided by St. Louis County and the state of Missouri as we open this new facility,” Meuret added. “We look forward to having a positive and lasting impact on the community and the local economy.”
For more information on Safeco and Liberty Mutual career opportunities, visit www.libertymutual.com/careers.
In business since 1923 and based in Seattle, Washington, Safeco sells insurance to drivers and homeowners through a network of independent agents throughout the United States.
Safeco is a Liberty Mutual Insurance company. Liberty Mutual ranks 81st on the Fortune 100 list of the largest U.S. corporations based on 2012 revenue. The company has financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) from the A.M. Best Company, A2 (Good) from Moody’s Investors Service, and A- (Strong) from Standard & Poor’s.
Contact:
Brenda Mann Harrison
206-473-5324
Brenda.Harrison@safeco.com