Fort Myers Regional Partnership Announces Location of TZ Insurance Solutions LLC

FORT MYERS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fort Myers Regional Partnership, Lee County’s Economic Development Office, announced today that the county has approved financial incentives for TZ Insurance Solutions LLC (TZ Insurance) to locate in Lee County. TZ Insurance plans to create at least 125 full-time jobs with salaries in excess of 140% of the Lee County average wage. The economic impact in the county for this project could be over $10 million over the next three years.

“We are excited to welcome TZ Insurance to Lee County”

As part of the project, TZ Insurance will receive a Qualified Tax Incentive (QTI) from the State of Florida and Lee County worth up to $273,000. Of the up to $273,000 in QTI incentives, up to $218,400 (or 80 percent) will come from the State and the remaining up to $54,600 (or 20 percent) match will come from the Lee County incentive program. In addition, TZ Insurance was approved for an incentive of up to $312,500 from the Lee County Job Opportunity Program.

“We are excited to welcome TZ Insurance to Lee County,” stated Jim Moore, executive director of the Fort Myers Regional Partnership, Lee County’s Economic Development Office. “They will contribute to the economic health and business diversification of Lee County and provide high-wage jobs to qualified candidates in our community.”

Anthony P. Solazzo, Senior VP of TZ Insurance said “As our search for an expansion location progressed, it became quite clear the Ft. Myers area offered many of the key components that would ensure our success. Among those were the existence of a well qualified and sizeable workforce, a solid pool of licensed insurance agents, and an Economic Development Office that was patient and supportive as we reviewed all our expansion options. We look forward to our launch in Ft. Myers over the coming weeks and creating a rewarding and professional work environment for all our associates.”

TZ Insurance will operate a full service “digital insurance” agency providing inbound, outbound, web and back-office services. TZ Insurance has leased 12,420 square feet of office space at 12901 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida.

TZ Insurance is actively recruiting 70 positions for Phase I of its launch in the Fort Myers area. These positions include over 50 inside licensed insurance agents who will sell individual life and health insurance products, sales managers, operations managers, human resource professionals and other administrative positions. The licensed agent compensation is $17 an hour plus incentives, which are quite substantial. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including life, dental and health insurance, 401K Plan, vacation and holiday pay among others. Interested and qualified candidates should call Barbara Hartman of the local Career and Service Center at 239-931-8200, Ext. 11170 to attend local TZ Insurance career events and apply for positions. Applicants may also call TZ Insurance in Tampa at 813-749-5001.

About TZ Insurance and Tranzact

TZ Insurance Solutions LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of MG LLC d/b/a TRANZACT (TRANZACT). Based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, TRANZACT is the leader in providing end-to-end technology-driven customer acquisition solutions to the financial services and media and telecommunications sectors. TRANZACT leverages and integrates sophisticated digital, data, and direct marketing solutions to deliver qualified leads, fully provisioned sales, and robust customer management systems to brands seeking to acquire and manage large numbers of customers.

About Fort Myers Regional Partnership

The Fort Myers Regional Partnership works to attract new and diversified businesses resulting in high-wage, high-skilled jobs; retains and encourages the expansion of existing businesses and improves the overall business environment. Lee County is a thriving business community with a highly regarded airport, significant corporate development and ample real estate opportunities. The area is attracting, retaining and growing high-value businesses with a unique blend of an outstanding business climate and superior quality of life. The county is home to five vibrant cities--Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach, and Sanibel--and is the heart of Southwest Florida.

The Partnership continues to promote and build the region through ongoing efforts from its proactive team of domestic and international recruiters, research staff and community liaisons, as well as through its partnerships with the Horizon Foundation, the Horizon Council and the Lee County Industrial Development Authority. The county is also actively promoting its incentive programs including the Lee County Job Opportunity Program and the FIRST Initiative program which currently offers $25 Million in business location or expansion incentives. For more information, visit www.25MillionReasons.com.