(866) 889-5012 Mercury Insurance Joins Military Spouse Employment Partnership
We know from experience that veterans and military families face challenges when it comes to employment, and we also know that they have a lot to offer, so this program is a perfect fit for Mercury.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., and ARLINGTON, Va. (October 22, 2019) – Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is proud to announce its participation in the Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership, an employment and career partnership connecting military spouses with more than 400 partner employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses in portable careers.
Mercury Insurance officially joined the Military Spouse Employment Partnership – which launched on June 29, 2011 to serve spouses from all military services – today at the annual Induction Ceremony held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va.
By joining the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, Mercury Insurance is becoming part of an even larger collective effort to support military spouse employment.
“We’re honored to be a part of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership. We know from experience that veterans and military families face challenges when it comes to employment, and we also know that they have a lot to offer, so this program is a perfect fit for Mercury,” said Heidi Sullivan, Mercury Insurance vice president, chief human capital officer. “Our employees are the heart and soul of the company, and this partnership opens new doors for us to find talented individuals to join our family.”
Mercury Insurance, founded by WWII veteran George Joseph, proudly employs many veterans and numerous employees with family members who are currently serving in our Nation’s armed forces.
This partnership is the latest in Mercury’s long commitment of giving back to the military and veterans. Mercury employees have assembled thousands of care packages for troops stationed overseas, helped build veteran homes with Habitat for Humanity and has also partnered with Disabled American Veterans’ California Chapter to provide reconditioned vehicles for veteran medical transport.
For more information on the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, please visit https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil.
About Mercury Insurance
Mercury Insurance (MCY) is a multiple-line insurance organization predominantly offering personal automobile, homeowners and commercial insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. Since 1962, Mercury has specialized in offering quality insurance at affordable prices. For more information visit www.mercuryinsurance.com or Facebook and follow the company on Twitter.
About the Military Spouse Employment Partnership
The Military Spouse Employment Partnership is part of the Department of Defense’s broader Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program, which seeks to reduce the 24 percent unemployment rate experienced by military spouses and close the 25 percent wage gap currently experienced by military wives. SECO provides education and career guidance to military spouses worldwide, offering free comprehensive resources and tools related to career exploration, education, training and licensing, employment readiness, and career connections. This program also offers free career coaching services six days a week. Learn more about Spouse Education and Career Opportunities by visiting or calling 800-342-9647 to speak to a SECO career coach.
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