STATE UNVEILS PROGRAM TO PROMOTE OHIO INSURANCE INDUSTRY

Yesterday, Governor Strickland kicked-off the unveiling of a Strategic Growth Plan for Ohio’s Insurance Industry.  The plan was developed under the direction of the Ohio Department of Development’s Office of Insurance and Financial Development whose director is former state representative Jim Raussen.  The stated mission of the strategic plan is to “enhance the business climate for Ohio’s insurance industry and develop innovative ways to retain and create insurance industry jobs for Ohioans.”  Ohio insurance companies employ over 100,000 Ohioans with nearly 1,700 insurance companies operating here and over 81,000 agents call Ohio home. Ohio ranks seventh in the nation in insurance industry employment. 

The Strategic Plan focuses on 5 goals:
Share the Ohio Story – Market Ohio’s strengths to domestic and foreign insurance companies.
Strengthen our Strengths – Enhance the attractiveness of Ohio’s insurance business climate.
Cultivate Top Talent – Attract and retain insurance industry talent while promoting employment opportunities in the industry.
Invest in our Regional Assets – Invigorate our regions as centers for insurance company expansion.
Focus on our Customers – Operate government at the speed of business.

You can find out more about this initiative at the Department of Development’s Office of Insurance and Financial Development website: www.insurance.development.ohio.gov.  Also, the state will be promoting internships in the industry and will connect job searchers to available jobs through its new website www.OhioMeansInsuranceJobs.com.

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