From the website:
About Us
For over a century, Federated Insurance Companies has provided peace
of mind to business owners through valued insurance protection.
Federated’s home office is located in Owatonna, Minnesota, with
regional offices in Atlanta and Phoenix, and several service offices
located throughout the country. Federated has more than 2,600 employees
and operates in 48 states and the District of Columbia.
The company specializes in business insurance for selected industries, including:
- Auto dealers and auto parts wholesalers
- Petroleum marketers and convenience stores
- Building contractors (materials, hardware, electrical, plumbing-heating-cooling)
- Equipment dealers (agricultural, lawn and garden, construction)
- Machine and tooling shops
- Printers
- Tire dealers
- Jewelers
- Funeral Services
Nearly 400 trade associations and industry organizations recommend one or more of Federated’s programs.
The Company was rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company for 2006. For the latest rating, access www.ambest.com.
Federated is also included in the 2006 Ward’s 50 Benchmark Group of
companies that have excelled at balancing financial safety,
consistency, and performance over a five-year period (2002-2006).
Information Services
Identifying Solutions to Business Needs
Federated's Information Services (IS) professionals work directly
with our business partners (i.e., claims, marketing, field services,
underwriting, etc.) to develop, integrate, and support insurance
software in the business environment. IS teams also develop and support
the network and mainframe infrastructure necessary to support the
business.
Successful IS team members need knowledge and skills in these areas:
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Administration and priority management
- Relationship building and communication
- Leadership experience or potential
- Teamwork
New IS employees receive extensive training to prepare for their
roles on the IS team. Most individuals complete a four month in-house
training program. Continuous education is offered through one-on-one
training, in-house courses, computer-based training, and outside
courses and conferences.
Our IS shop
- Over 275 IS employees
- Located at the Home Office in Owatonna, Minnesota
- Named to Computer World's Top 100 places to work in IS in 1999
Why do our IS professionals choose to stay at Federated?
- Friendly, professional atmosphere
- Team-oriented
- Flexible work hours
- Good career opportunities
- Encouraging and motivating management
- Continued training opportunities
How to Apply
If you are interested in employment at Federated, please send a
resumé and cover letter indicating the positions you are interested in.
Please include your name, address, phone number, e-mail address,
educational background, and complete employment history.
You may submit your resumé in any of the following ways:
By e-mail
iemployment@fedins.com
Please attach a Word document of your resumé to the e-mail along
with your cover letter indicating the position or type of position you
are seeking.
By mail
Federated Insurance Companies
Attn: Recruiting and Staffing
121 E. Park Square
P.O. Box 328
Owatonna, MN 55060-0328
By fax
(507) 444-7017
Attn: Recruiting and Staffing
If you do not currently have a resumé, please send us an e-mail at iemployment@fedins.com
and tell us about yourself and the type of position you are interested
in. If you are interested in applying for one of our hourly positions
in Owatonna and do not have a resumé to submit, we invite you to stop
by our downtown office and pick up an application.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Federated organization is
committed to treating people with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our
employment decisions are based solely on job-related qualifications of
individuals.
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