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Federate Insurance Company


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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