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News Releases: Allstate Benefits to Offer Guardian Group PPO Dental Product

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500

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Allstate Benefits, a leading provider of employee benefits, and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), one of America's largest mutual life insurers, today announced an agreement to provide a comprehensive and cost-effective group PPO dental product. Allstate Benefits expects to begin offering DentalGuard®, Guardian's group PPO dental plan, to employers starting in July 2012.

This agreement expands Allstate Benefits' capabilities by providing planholders with access to Guardian's leading dental network of more than 79,000 dentists at over 181,000 locations.

"Allstate Benefits is pleased to team up with Guardian to deliver a new option to planholders that complements our already wide-ranging product portfolio," said Jim Baum, senior vice president, group operations at Allstate Benefits. "Guardian is a name that customers know they can trust, which is important to us."

The agreement covers several plan options, including value plans, which can save employers an average of 15 percent to 20 percent compared to a typical PPO dental plan, and network access plans, for employers that require provider choice. An orthodontia benefit is optional on all plans. The DentalGuard® plan also will provide Guardian's Preventive Advantage, which does not deduct the dollars spent on preventive care services from the annual maximum benefit, providing more insurance against unpredictable, higher-cost dental needs.

"This arrangement gives Allstate Benefits customers access to Guardian's leading dental benefits, efficient claims payment process, and extensive network of dentists, ensuring not only quality of care but the means to get it," said Chris Swanker, Guardian Vice President of Worksite and Specialty Markets.

About Allstate

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer, serving approximately 16 million households through its Allstate, Encompass, Esurance and Answer Financial brand names. Widely known by its slogan "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®," Allstate offers insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.

Allstate Benefits, a leading voluntary benefits insurer, was founded in 1956 as American Heritage Life Insurance Company (American Heritage Life®) in Jacksonville, Fla. It was acquired by Allstate in 1999. Allstate Benefits offers a portfolio of products that include universal life, term life, disability income, cancer, accident, heart and stroke, critical illness, hospital indemnity, vision and dental insurance. For more information, visit www.allstateatwork.com.

About Guardian

A mutual insurer founded in 1860, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and its subsidiaries are committed to protecting individuals, business owners and their employees with life insurance, disability income insurance, dental insurance products, and offer funding vehicles for 401(k) plans, annuities and other financial products. Guardian operates one of the largest dental networks in the United States, and protects more than six million employees and their families at 115,000 companies. The company has approximately 5,000 employees in the United States and a network of over 3,000 financial representatives in more than 80 agencies nationwide. For more information, visit www.guardianlife.com.

Contact:

Maryellen Thielen
(847) 402-5600

News Releases: U.S. Olympic Committee and Allstate Unveil U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, Class of 2012

Sun, 13 May 2012 15:00:00 -0500

Olympic, Paralympic, Team and Special Inductees to be honored on July 12 in Chicago
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Fans of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic sport have let their voices be heard. The United States Olympic Committee and Allstate Insurance Company today announced the members of the Class of 2012 who will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate during a press conference at the Team USA Media Summit in Dallas. The Class of 2012, partially determined by fan voting, is comprised of six Olympians, one Paralympian, one team, as well as three additional individuals: a coach, veteran and a special contributor.

The list of inductees includes Gail Devers (track & field), Jean Driscoll (Paralympic track & field), Gary Hall, Jr. (swimming), Lisa Fernandez (softball), Kristine Lilly (soccer), Dan O'Brien (track & field), Jenny Thompson (swimming), the 2004 U.S. Olympic Women's Softball Team, Ed Temple (coach – track & field), James Connolly (veteran – track & field) and Ted Stevens (special contributor).

"Over the years, these men and women captured our hearts and inspired us as Americans to strive for greatness, paving the way for today's Olympians and Paralympians who will soon compete in this summer's London Games," said Lisa Cochrane, senior vice president of marketing for Allstate. "Allstate is proud to support such a prestigious, lifetime achievement and extends its gratitude to the fans for their role in determining the very deserving U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Class of 2012."

The Class of 2012 was determined by a voting process that includes Olympians, Paralympians, members of the Olympic Family and a public voting element. The U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate is one of the only national sports halls of fame that includes fan voting as part of its selection process. This year more than 100,000 votes were cast at TeamUSA.org.

"The Class of 2012 inductees have provided fans of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams with countless inspiring moments, and it's an honor to welcome them to the U.S Olympic Hall of Fame, where both their achievements and impact will be celebrated," said Scott Blackmun, USOC chief executive officer. "Together with Allstate and fans of Team USA, we congratulate them on their accomplishments and thank them for their commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Movements."

The Class of 2012 is the 15th class to be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate and will bring the total membership to 96 Olympians, five Paralympians, 10 teams, four coaches, 10 veterans, 16 contributors and two Olive Branch award inductees.

"I am completely overwhelmed by this honor," said Lisa Fernandez, a three-time Olympic gold medalist. "I never thought that playing the game of softball that I love so much would allow me to reach this level of accomplishment. This is bigger than anything I have dreamed of. What we have been able to achieve as a sport is incredible, and there is no greater honor than being inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame."

In addition to the introduction of the aforementioned athletes, coaches and contributors, the Olive Branch Achievement Award – created to honor an individual who best represents the international ideals of the Olympic Movement by working to build a peaceful and better world through sport – will be introduced and presented at the induction ceremony.

The U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Class of 2012 will be formally introduced and honored on July 12 during an awards ceremony at the Harris Theater in Chicago. The ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Roberts and Alex Flanagan, will air in a nationally-televised broadcast on NBC Sports Network on August 24 at 7 p.m. ET. Additional event details, including media access and registration information, will be available soon.

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About the USOC
Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., the U.S. Olympic Committee serves as both the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States. As such, the USOC is responsible for the training, entering and funding of U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games, while serving as a steward of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements throughout the country. For more information, visit TeamUSA.org.

About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer, serving approximately 16 million households through its Allstate, Encompass, Esurance and Answer Financial brand names. Widely known by its slogan "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®," Allstate offers insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

The U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame – Class of 2012 and Special Inductees

Gail Devers – Track & Field
Gail Devers is a five-time Olympian, three-time gold medalist and one of only two women to win back-to-back titles in the 100 meters at the Olympic Games. Devers, a three-time world champion and four-time world indoor champion, still holds the current American records in three events.

One of the great 100-meter sprinters and hurdlers in track and field history, Devers was a two-time gold medalist at the 1987 Pan American Games before making her first Olympic team in 1988, the same year she set an American record as a national champion. Devers did not compete from 1988-1990 as she faced a career-threatening battle with Graves disease.

When Devers reentered Olympic competition, she upset the field by winning the 100 meters at the 1992 Barcelona Games. In 1993 and 1995, Devers earned her first two world championships before becoming the second woman to defend her Olympic gold-medal title at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

Kristine Lily - Soccer
Kristine Lilly is a three-time Olympian who solidified her legacy as one of the greatest female soccer players of all time. With one silver and two gold medals, including the first ever offered for women's soccer in 1996, Lilly started every Olympic match of her career and played all but 22 minutes in Olympic competition.

Lily assisted the first goal in the 1996 gold-medal victory over China and scored four goals during her Olympic Games experience, including a hat trick at the 2004 Athens Games against Greece. She captained the U.S. Women's National Team from 2005-07 and was at the center of every key U.S. win in the first three Olympic Games featuring women's soccer.

Second only to Mia Hamm, Lilly tallied 130 career goals and was named the U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year in 1993, 2005 and 2006.

Gary Hall Jr. – Swimming
Champion swimmer Gary Hall, Jr. followed in the footsteps of his famous father, competing in three Olympic Games and earning 10 Olympic medals, including five gold medals.

Hall Jr. was a two-time Olympic gold and silver medalist at the 1996 Atlanta Games before he was diagnosed with Type I diabetes in 1999. He set an American record in the 50 meter freestyle at 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials before winning back-to-back gold medals in Sydney and Athens. Hall was also a three-time member of the gold-medal winning men's 400-meter freestyle relay team.

Out of the pool, Hall has been an advocate for diabetes research and serves as the spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association.

Lisa Fernandez – Softball
Lisa Fernandez is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time All-American and is considered one of the most versatile softball players of all time. During her three Olympic Games, USA Softball went 23-4 and Fernandez went 7-2 as a pitcher. She maintained a .333 batting average and currently holds four Olympic records.

At the 1996 Atlanta Games, Fernandez pitched a near-perfect performance against Australia before earning the save and a U.S. victory over China in the gold-medal game. Fernandez went 2-1 at the Sydney Games in 2000, earning her second gold medal and etching her name in the Olympic record books with the most strikeouts in an Olympic softball game (25) and the fewest runs allowed (two runs in 29.2 innings).

At age 33, Fernandez exploded at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. She rewrote the Olympic record books both from the plate and from the circle, setting the current Olympic record for best batting average at .545. She set a new mark for most Olympic doubles, contributed eight RBI's, tallied a 4-0 record as a pitcher and sealed the U.S. gold medal with a 5-1 win over Australia.

Fernandez's dominance in the 2004 Olympic Games earned her the distinction of USA Softball's Player of the Year and the 2004 ESPY for Best Female Olympic Performance.

Dan O'Brien – Track & Field, Decathlon
Dan O'Brien is a celebrated decathlete and he proved to be one of the most dominating athletes of his era. Not only did O'Brien win Olympic gold in the 1996 decathlon, but he remains the current record holder in that event.

O'Brien claimed five U.S. national 10-event titles and his 1996 Olympic gold medal was his 11th consecutive decathlon win - a streak that started in September of 1992. After O'Brien missed qualifying for the 1992 Olympic Games, he broke his previous world and existing American record with 8,891 points during a meet in Talence, France.

O'Brien is a three-time world decathlon champion (1991, 1993 and 1995) and earned six of Track & Field News' year-end world number one rankings. O'Brien also finished in the top 10 of T&FN's World Athlete of the Year rankings four times during his career.

Jenny Thompson – Swimming
During a record-setting Olympic career, Jennifer (Jenny) Thompson amassed an incredible 12 medals – including eight gold medals – a mark that still stands as the most for a female Olympic swimmer in history.

Thompson made her first appearance on the international scene at age 14, winning the 50-meter freestyle and placing third in the 100-meter freestyle at the 1987 Pan American Games. She won her first world championship in 1991 as part of Team USA's winning 4x100-meter freestyle relay team, and broke the world record in the 50 and 100 meters in the 1992 Olympic Games. Thompson won two gold medals as part of the 4x100-meter freestyle and 4x100-meter medley teams.

Between 1997 and 1999, Thompson won eight more world championship titles, including three in a row in the 100-meter freestyle. In the 2000 Olympic Games, Thompson and her 4x100-meter freestyle and medley teams set new world records. That same year, she also broke the world record in the 100-meter butterfly for the fourth time.

At age 31, Thompson was the oldest member of the 2004 U.S. Swimming Team, when she competed in her fourth Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. She anchored the 400-meter freestyle relay team that set a national record of 3:36.39 and earned a silver medal.

In 2006, she received a medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Jean Driscoll – Paralympic Track & Field
Jean Driscoll is a three-time Paralympian who was born with spina bifida (or, an open spine), a condition that not only affected her ability to walk but also caused some neurological complications.

Driscoll began using a wheelchair at age 15 and started pursuing athletic opportunities soon after. By the end of her career, she won two Olympic medals, 12 Paralympic medals and holds the world record in the 10,000-meter (6.2 mile) track event.

Jean retired from her successful racing career following the 2000 Paralympic Games and was inducted into the USA Wheelchair Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.

2004 U.S. Olympic Women's Softball Team
The 2004 U.S. Olympic Women's Softball Team, coined the "Real Dream Team" on the cover of Sports Illustrated, will go down in history as one of the most dominant teams in Olympic history. With a perfect 9-0 record and a string of eight consecutive shutouts, this team lived up to the hype. In 2004, the team outscored its opponents 51-1 in nine games in Athens and did not allow a run until the sixth inning of the gold medal game against Australia.

Team Roster:
Leah Amico
Laura Berg
Crystl Bustos
Lisa Fernandez
Jennie Finch
Tairia Flowers
Amanda Freed
Lori Harrigan
Lovieanne Jung
Kelly Kretschman
Jessica Mendoza
Stacey Nuveman
Cat Osterman
Jenny Topping
Natasha Watley
Head coach: Mike Candrea
Assistant coach: Ken Eriksen
Assistant coach: John Rittman

Ed Temple – Coach, Track & Field
During the 1950s and 60s, Ed Temple became one of the greatest coaches in Olympic history and helped establish the U.S. as a women's sprinting powerhouse. He served as head coach of two U.S. Olympic teams (1960 and 1964), during which time his athletes brought home 23 Olympic medals (13 gold, six silver and four bronze).

Temple's 44-year coaching tenure at Tennessee State University saw him coach and mentor some of the greatest athletes in Olympic history, including Wyomia Tyus, Wilma Rudolph and Willie White. Rudolph was the first American woman of any race to win three track & field gold medals at a single Olympic Games, while Tyus was the first woman to successfully defend an Olympic 100-meter gold medal.

For Temple's athletes, a gold medal was only the start. The impact Temple had on his young female athletes stretched far beyond the track. Among the 40 Olympians he coached (35 of whom represented the U.S.), 28 of them have master's degrees and 14 of them have either an M.D. or Ph.D.

In addition to his 24 national titles, Temple has numerous other accolades, and is a member of the National Track & Field Hall of Fame, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Helms Hall of Fame, Tennessee State University Hall of Fame, Harrisburg Central Area Chapter Hall of Fame, Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Ohio Valley Conference Hall of Fame, Black Athletes Hall of Fame and Communiplex National Sports Hall of Fame.

James Connolly – Veteran, Track & Field
The first modern Olympic champion, James Connolly is a four-time Olympic medalist who participated in both the 1896 and 1900 Olympic Games. In 1896, Connolly outsoared his nearest opponent by more than one meter in the triple jump, earning gold in the event. He also took home a silver medal in the high jump and bronze medal in the long jump. Four years later, he jumped to a silver-medal finish in the triple jump.

Before making an appearance at the inaugural modern Olympic Games in Athens, Connolly was a student at Harvard University. While most colleges and universities today would be thrilled to have one of their athletes competing in the Olympic Games, Connolly wasn't so fortunate and he was told he couldn't return to school if he left to compete in Athens.

Although he clinched three Olympic medals in 1896, Connolly didn't return to Harvard until 50 years later, not as a graduate, but as a successful writer invited to speak before the Harvard union. In 1948, the Olympian and writer of 25 novels and more than 200 short stories received an honorary athletic sweater from Harvard.

Ted Stevens – Special Contributor
United States Senator Ted Stevens is widely regarded as one of the great champions of the Olympic Movement in the U.S. His commitment saw him lead the charge to pass the Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, appointing the U.S. Olympic Committee as the coordinating body for all Olympic-related athletic activity in the United States.

The act which, would eventual be renamed in his honor as the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, not only protected athletes and centralized control of sports in the U.S., it also propelled the creation of national governing bodies, which serve as independently run organizations that funnel Olympic-caliber athletes into the movement. Stevens was also known as a proponent of Title IX, a legislation that gave women equal opportunities to participate in sports in the United States.

A graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, Stevens served as the U.S. Attorney in Fairbanks, Alaska. He also practiced law in Anchorage and Fairbanks, and served two terms as a representative in the Alaska State Legislature, holding positions of majority leader and speaker pro-tem. In 1999, Stevens was recognized for his dedication to the Olympic and Paralympic movement when he received a USOC Honorary Coach of the Year award.

News Releases: Allstate Showcased at White House Summit on Financial Capability and Empowerment

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:57:00 -0500

$1 million in grants to support financial empowerment for domestic violence survivors and commitment to employee financial wellbeing announced at summit
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Allstate Insurance Company and The Allstate Foundation announced several financial empowerment program commitments today as part of a summit hosted by the President's Council for Financial Capability. The announcements are a part of Allstate's ongoing efforts to help all Americans improve their overall financial wellbeing. One of the commitments, through The Allstate Foundation's Moving Ahead Financial Empowerment Grant Program, will provide $1 million to offer financial education and training for domestic violence survivors.

"Since 2005, The Allstate Foundation has helped break the cycle of domestic violence by providing survivors with the financial knowledge and resources they need to leave abusive relationships. Research consistently shows the number one predictor of whether a person will leave a violent relationship is having the financial resources to live independently," stated Victoria Dinges, vice president for public social responsibility at Allstate. "We are one of the only corporations helping survivors move from safety to long-term security through financial empowerment."

The grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to state domestic violence coalitions. Funding will be used to provide survivors with the Foundation's comprehensive Moving Ahead through Financial Management curriculum, as well as other innovative programming in job training, matched savings, individual development accounts, micro-loans, microenterprise training and asset building strategies. The funding will help The Allstate Foundation reach its goal to provide 500,000 domestic violence survivors with financial empowerment services by 2015.

Also at the summit, Allstate renewed its commitment to further expand financial wellbeing as a part of an employee wellness program. The program, available to all Allstate employees, provides a variety of ways employees can invest in their financial future, including: tools for pursuing financial wellbeing, such as access to an online personal finance center, free phone consultations with a certified financial planner or referrals to credit counseling services; financial literacy education, including live seminars and webinars; and mechanisms to protect employee financial wellbeing, such as automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan.

"At Allstate, we believe that wellbeing is a journey that encompasses not just physical wellbeing, but financial health," stated Catherine Winn, vice president human resources at Allstate. "We believe that by addressing the physical, emotional, and fiscal needs of our employees they will be happier and more productive while at work and at home."

New to the program this year was the addition of a variety of financial literacy seminars and free learning opportunities for employees on topics such as budgeting and using credit wisely, financial planning, home mortgages, saving for college, retirement readiness, and protecting yourself and your loved ones. Allstate recently updated its 401(k) plan to include automatic enrollment for new hires and created targeted marketing efforts to actively engage employees not participating in the plan. Through the plan, employees now have access to target retirement date funds, free online advice and professional management services.

"Giving people the right tools to make the right financial decisions not only helps them succeed, it helps America succeed." said Dinges. "The financial strength of our nation depends on the fiscal fitness of every citizen."

To learn more about The Allstate Foundation's Moving Ahead Financial Empowerment Grant Program and efforts to empower domestic violence survivors visit www.AllstateFoundation.org.

Contact:

Kyle Donash
847-402-5600
Kyle.donash@allstate.com

News Releases: Allstate Launches New Annuities to Address Retirement Worries, Meet Demand for Income, Protection, Growth and Flexibility

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:33:00 -0500

Allstate Introduces IncomeProtector℠ and Allstate GrowthProtector℠ in 40 States; Planned Rollout to 49 States by Year-End 2012
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After the “Great Recession” and economic uncertainty of recent years, people within five to 15 years of retirement are frankly worried. Baby Boomer Americans age 50 or older who have not yet retired expect to delay retirement, work in retirement, and have a less secure retirement than their parents, according to a recent Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll.

Allstate has addressed these concerns by expanding its retirement product suite. Allstate IncomeProtectorSM and Allstate GrowthProtectorSM annuities were launched in 40 states on Monday, April 30. These new fixed indexed annuities are expected to be available in 49 states by year-end 2012.

"Allstate serves 16 million households in the United States and Canada, so we have a clear window into the retirement concerns of our customers as they move through life," said Don Civgin, president and chief executive officer, Allstate Financial. "In response, we designed Allstate IncomeProtector and GrowthProtector to guarantee future lifetime income, protect current assets and provide the flexibility to meet individual and family needs."

Allstate research shows that consumers of all ages worry about having enough money to fund their retirements – which makes minimum guaranteed interest rates very attractive when considering retirement savings vehicles. The Allstate Protector annuities offer a minimum guaranteed interest rate combined with an interest rate linked to a market index, such as the Standard & Poor's 500®. This type of annuity has no downside market risk and higher return potential than many traditional fixed annuities, based on positive changes in the S&P 500 up to a maximum cap.

To more closely match consumers' top-of-mind retirement planning need for either income or savings, Allstate offers a choice of two Protector annuities:

Allstate IncomeProtector is a "deferred income" fixed indexed annuity offering guarantees for retirement income – protecting what consumers have saved, while guaranteeing lifetime income in the future with the flexibility to start taking retirement income when the time is right. Allstate guarantees to double the amount of a customer's first-year purchase payment including bonuses (also known as the income base) less any withdrawals after 10 years, as long as income payments have not begun. All guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of Allstate Life Insurance Company. Furthermore, Allstate guarantees 7 percent annual growth on the income base for 10 years if income payments have not yet begun. The income base is separate from the contract value and is not available as a surrender value or death benefit.
Allstate GrowthProtector is a "flexible premium" fixed indexed annuity offering guarantees for retirement savings – helping consumers' money grow, protecting what they have accumulated while simplifying their ability to save. Another feature of this product is that you can voluntarily increase your premium to accelerate your savings growth – in other words, a "flexible" premium.

Both Allstate Protector annuities have a purchase payment bonus. For as long as the annuity contract is in force, the bonus remains part of your contract value and your IncomeProtector income base. Therefore, it is used to determine your "guaranteed lifetime income benefit," or the income payments you eventually will receive. A bonus is fully vested after 10 years.

Withdrawals of gain or other taxable amounts are subject to current ordinary income taxes and if made prior to age 59-1/2 may be subject to a 10% federal penalty tax. If the contract is tax qualified, generally all withdrawals are treated as distributions of gain.

For more information on Allstate IncomeProtector and GrowthProtector annuities, contact the financial professional at your local Allstate agency. Information about retirement planning can be found online at http://www.myallstatefinancial.com/life-tracks/planning-retirement.aspx.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

Allstate IncomeProtector Annuity is a limited flexible premium deferred indexed annuity contract issued by Allstate Life Insurance Company, Home Office: Northbrook, IL. Allstate IncomeProtector Annuity is available in most states with contract series number LU10996. Riders/Endorsements: LU10998 Annual Point to Point with Low Water Mark, LU10999 Annual Point to Point with Monthly Averaging, LU11000 Monthly Cap Crediting Strategy, LU11001 Purchase Payment Bonus Endorsement, LU11003 Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Rider, LU11005 Waiver of Charges, LU11021 WOC for LTC or Hospital, LU11022 WOC for Terminal Illness, LU11023 WOC for Unemployment, LU11024 ADL Waiver of Charges.

Allstate GrowthProtector Annuity is a limited flexible premium fixed indexed annuity contract issued by Allstate Life Insurance Company, Home Office: Northbrook, IL. Allstate GrowthProtector Annuity is available in most states with contract series number LU11002. Riders/Endorsements: LU11001 Purchase Payment Bonus Endorsement, LU11005 Waiver of Charges, LU11021 WOC for LTC or Hospital, LU11022 WOC for Terminal Illness, LU11024 ADL Waiver of Charges.

Contact:

Maryellen Thielen
(847) 402-5600

News Releases: Allstate Reports Strong First Quarter 2012 Earnings

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:11:00 -0500

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The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2012:

http://www.allstateinvestors.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=93125&p=irol-qii2012

News Releases: Allstate Installs Permanent Warning Signs to Promote Motorcycle Safety at Dangerous Intersections

Tue, 01 May 2012 09:16:00 -0500

Program aims to standardize warning signs for motorcycle safety, targets dangerous intersections in more than 30 cities across the country this year
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In an effort to help standardize warning signs for motorcycle safety and help reduce the number of motorcycle crashes at intersections involving other vehicles, Allstate Insurance Company announced today plans to permanently install motorcycle warning signs in more than 30 U.S. cities this year. Currently, there is no standard sign for motorcycle awareness.

The yellow, diamond shaped warning sign was created following two years of development, which included 140 temporary installations in various U.S. cities between 2010 and 2011. The signs were designed to establish a standardized warning device that can be used by any local or state agency and would be recognizable to riders and motorists across the country. Simply reading, "Watch for Motorcycles," the sign was developed by Allstate as part of its "Once is Never Enough" (ONE) program - an awareness campaign that encourages people to look twice for motorcycles at intersections.

"Allstate set out to create a standardized warning sign to help increase motorcycle safety at dangerous intersections," said Keith Rutman, vice president of Allstate's Consumer Household unit. "As more and more of the 'Watch for Motorcycles' signs are installed across the country, we hope that riders and motorists will familiarize themselves with the message and remember to always look twice at intersections, because once is never enough."

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 46 percent of all multi-vehicle crashes occur at intersections, oftentimes as a result of a vehicle turning left, impeding the motorcyclist's right-of-way.

"Every day in the U.S., an average of three motorcyclists are killed at intersections in crashes that involve other vehicles, and that's unacceptable," Rutman said.

Through its ONE program, Allstate works with local traffic authorities to identify dangerous intersections for riders and then donates and installs warning signs at the determined locations to increase awareness of motorcycles.

To kick off National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (May), the first permanent installation of the "Watch for Motorcycles" warning signs will take place today in Atlanta. Working closely with the Georgia Department of Transportation, Allstate is donating and installing the warning signs to help prevent motorcycle crashes at dangerous intersections in the future. Additional signs will be installed in other cities across the country throughout the year.

Allstate is also encouraging people throughout the month of May to take the ONE Pledge - committing to look twice for motorcycles at intersections - and share with at least ONE other person to spread the message. For every pledge shared, Allstate will donate ONE dollar toward the creation and installation of more "Watch for Motorcycles" signs at dangerous intersections across the country. To take the ONE Pledge and help make our roads a safer place to ride, visit Facebook.com/AllstateMotorcycle.

American comedian and actor Bill Engvall will also join Allstate in its quest to protect riders and help spread a motorcycle awareness message. Best known for his work as a member of the Blue Collar Comedy group, Engvall has partnered with Allstate after experiencing firsthand how important motorcycle awareness is for all drivers.

"As a person who's had someone very close to me involved in a serious motorcycle crash and as a rider myself, I jumped at the chance to work with Allstate on this important campaign," said Bill Engvall. "I've made a living making jokes about signs of the obvious, but here's one sign that carries a vital message and is no laughing matter."

Now in its fourth year, Allstate's ONE program has evolved from general motorcycle awareness education, to installing temporary warning signs at dangerous intersections in more than 30 cities over the past two years, to the permanent installations of the new warning signs promoting motorcycle safety.

Allstate will continue to work with local departments of transportation across the country to identify dangerous intersections and donate and install additional signs in the future..

*The Fatality Analysis Reporting System shows 46 percent of all multi-vehicle motorcycle fatalities (5,746 out of 12,571 fatalities from 2006-2010) occurred at intersections.

About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

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Contact: Kate Hollcraft
847-402-5600
kate.hollcraft@allstate.com

Justin Nicolette, Taylor
704-644-6936
jnicolette@taylorstrategy.com

News Releases: Allstate Announces March Catastrophe Loss Estimate

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:25:00 -0500

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The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of March 2012 of $190 million, pre-tax, and an estimated $260 million, pre-tax, for the first quarter of 2012. The first quarter catastrophe losses comprised 15 events at an estimated cost of $420 million, a result similar to first quarter 2011, partially offset by favorable reserve reestimates of prior year catastrophe losses.

This announcement is made as part of Allstate's previously announced plan to release month and quarter-to-date catastrophe losses when a monthly estimate exceeds $150 million. The company plans to release this information no later than the third Thursday of the following month.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors
This news release contains forward-looking statements about catastrophe losses. These statements are based on our estimates and assumptions that are subject to uncertainty. These statements are made subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Management believes the estimated impact of catastrophe losses, including net loss reserves, are appropriately established and recorded based on available facts, information, laws and regulations. However, actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements in this news release and from the amounts currently recorded for a variety of reasons, including the following:

Our policyholders' ability to report and our ability to adjust claims have been impeded by the extent of the devastation and the number of areas affected.
It is particularly difficult to assess the extent of damage in the initial stages of adjusting residential property losses.
Our estimate for the ultimate costs of repairs may not prove to be correct because of increased demand for services and supplies in the areas affected by the catastrophes.
The number of incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims may be greater or less than current anticipated.

We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments.

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News Releases: TV Star Victoria Justice Encourages Teens to 'Act Out Loud' and Help Save Lives During May's National Youth Traffic Safety Month

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500

The Allstate Foundation and National Organizations for Youth Safety Challenge Teens to Engage Their Social Networks and Generate Support for Stronger Teen Driving Laws
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Car crashes are the no. 1 cause of teen deaths and the fast-approaching summer months prove to be the deadliest. In advance of National Youth Traffic Safety Month® in May, The Allstate Foundation and National Organizations for Youth Safety® (NOYS) are partnering with TV star and singer Victoria Justice to encourage young adults to Act Out Loud® for stronger teen driving laws. Justice asks teens to visit Facebook.com/ActOutLoud to create an Act Out Loud Yearbook from now until May 6.

"On average, 11 teens die every day in car crashes - and that's far too many," said Justice. "As a teen myself, I want to make sure my friends and I come home safely each and every day. Through Act Out Loud, we can work together to make an impact and help stop this deadly epidemic."

By creating an Act Out Loud Yearbook, teens share a message that they intend to drive safe, and hope their friends do the same to ensure they continue creating memories for years to come. In addition, they have the opportunity to do more by writing Congress and voicing their support for stronger teen driving laws. Research shows that stronger teen driving laws can save about 2,000 lives each year.¹

"According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, younger, inexperienced drivers under 20 years old have the highest proportion of distraction-related fatal crashes," said Sandy Spavone, executive director, NOYS. "The Act Out Loud program gives teens the tools to effectively spread the safe driving message among their peers in an effort to help save lives."

The Act Out Loud Yearbook gives teens a voice on an issue that impacts them every single day. To recognize teens' activism and sharing through their networks, every teen that makes an Act Out Loud Yearbook, along with their 10 featured friends, will be entered for a chance to win $1,000 each.

"Teen driving deaths are a real public health crisis," said Vicky Dinges, vice president of public social responsibility at Allstate. "What's worse is that these deaths are preventable. We can take very simple, common sense steps that will protect young drivers across the country. It is our hope that through Act Out Loud, we are ensuring that no teen has to deal with the loss of a friend or a loved one because of a car crash."

In its fifth year, Act Out Loud is a national, school-based competition that enlists teens to raise local awareness about the importance of stronger teen driver safety laws. In states that have strong graduated driver licensing laws (GDL), teen crash fatalities decrease by up to 40 percent. Since the program started, hundreds of thousands of teens have been encouraged to Act Out Loud and help their friends and family drive safely.

The winners of the Act Out Loud Facebook contest will be announced in May 2012 as part of National Youth Traffic Safety Month (NYTSM).

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¹The Allstate Foundation License to Save Report

About The Allstate Foundation
Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL). Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations across the country, The Allstate Foundation brings the relationships, reputation and resources of Allstate to support innovative and lasting solutions that enhance people's well-being and prosperity. With a focus on teen safe driving and building financial independence for domestic violence survivors, The Allstate Foundation also promotes safe and vital communities; tolerance, inclusion, and diversity; and economic empowerment. For more information, visit www.AllstateFoundation.org.

About National Organizations for Youth Safety
National Organizations for Youth Safety® (NOYS) is a coalition of national organizations, business and industry leaders, as well as federal agencies who serve youth and focus on youth safety and health. Through the coalition, NOYS influences more than 80 million young people and their adult advisors. The mission of NOYS is to promote youth empowerment and leadership, and build partnerships that save lives, prevent injuries, and enhance safe and healthy lifestyles among all youth.

News Releases: New National Survey Shows Nearly Forty Percent Drop In Teen Confidence About Their Financial Futures

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:45:00 -0500

Junior Achievement USA® and The Allstate Foundation survey also indicates a dramatic shift in the age teens think they'll be financially independent
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A new study from Junior Achievement USA and The Allstate Foundation revealed that only 56 percent of teens 14-18 years old think they will be as financially well-off or better than their parents. That represents a 37 percent drop from 2011 (89 percent).

The 2012 Junior Achievement Teens and Personal Finance survey also uncovered a dramatic shift in the age teens think they will be financially independent from their parents or guardians. Less than half of teens who responded indicated they'd be independent by age 20 versus a year ago (18 percent in 2012 versus 44 percent in 2011). The number of teens who said they would be independent by ages 25–27 doubled from last year (23 percent in 2012 versus 12 percent in 2011).

Jack E. Kosakowski, president and chief executive officer of Junior Achievement USA, said, "Despite recent reports that this will be the first generation in a century that is unlikely to end up better off financially than its parents, our young people have the opportunity to shape their own futures, as long as they have the skills, knowledge and confidence to do so. Every parent's dream is for their children to be more successful than they are. So, Junior Achievement, with the collaboration of key partners like The Allstate Foundation, will continue to expand young people's access to the tools they need to succeed in the global economy, including critical money-management skills."

Since 2005, Junior Achievement and The Allstate Foundation have partnered to help students take the valuable information learned about personal finance in the classroom and apply it in their lives after graduation. The Junior Achievement JA Economics for Success® program, created in partnership with The Allstate Foundation, has helped more than 1.2 million students set personal goals about money and make wise financial choices. The program also helps empower students to develop, plan, and set goals to help protect them from unexpected financial pitfalls.

"While it is disheartening to see a 37-percent decline in the number of teens who feel they will able to see the same financial success as their parents, it is encouraging to know that programs like Junior Achievement exist to provide teens with tools to propel their financial futures to great heights," said Donald Civgin, president and chief executive officer, Allstate Financial. "The Allstate Foundation has a long standing partnership with Junior Achievement to provide exactly these types of tools and empower teens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their financial futures."

Other key findings from the survey include:

Teens agree money management is important, but they are not doing it. From 2011 to 2012, there was a three-fold increase in the number of teens who report not budgeting or managing their money (10 percent in 2011 versus 34 percent in 2012).
Teens are not getting as much of their money management information in school as they used to. In 2011, 58 percent of teens reported learning how to manage money in school or from teachers. In 2012, that number dropped to 24 percent. The majority of teens agree that money management is best learned between kindergarten and 12th grade, which underscores the opportunity for programs such as those offered by Junior Achievement.
Parents are an important role model. Teens reported a significant drop in their parents or guardians saving more money as a result of the recession (59 percent in 2011 versus 21 percent in 2012). Teens are modeling the same behavior and saving less too—56 percent plan to save some of their income, down from 89 percent a year ago.

An executive summary of the 2012 Junior Achievement USA/Allstate Foundation Teens and Personal Finance Survey is available at www.ja.org.

Methodology
This report presents the findings of an online survey conducted from March 8-19, 2012, among a national sample of 1,059 teens ages 14-18. The survey's margin of error is +/- 3 percent at the 95 percent confidence level.

About Junior Achievement USA® (JA)
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. Today, JA reaches four million students per year in more than 120 markets across the United States, with an additional 6.5 million students served by operations in 117 other countries worldwide. Visit www.ja.org for more information.

About The Allstate Foundation
Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation. Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations across the country, The Allstate Foundation brings the relationships, reputation and resources of Allstate to support innovative and lasting solutions that enhance people's well-being and prosperity. With a focus on teen safe driving and building financial independence for domestic violence survivors, The Allstate Foundation also promotes safe and vital communities; tolerance, inclusion, and diversity; and economic empowerment. For more information, visit www.allstatefoundation.org.

Contacts:
Stephanie Bell
Junior Achievement USA®
(719) 540-6171
sbell@ja.org
@JA_USA

Kyle Donash
The Allstate Foundation
(847) 402-5600
Kyle.Donash@Allstate.com
@AllstateNews

News Releases: Registration Opens Today for Sueño MLS 2012 - Presented by Allstate

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:00:00 -0500

FC Dallas, Seattle Sounders FC and Chivas USA host nationally televised search for America's best undiscovered young soccer player; Legends Guillermo Barros Schelotto and Adolfo Rios to mentor national finalists in LA
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Today is the day thousands of aspiring young soccer players have been waiting for, as pre-registration opens for Sueño MLS 2012 - presented by Allstate, the premier nationally televised search for the best undiscovered soccer talent in America.

Starting this afternoon, Sunday, March 25, at 2:00 p.m. PT (4:00 p.m. CT), hopefuls will be able to register via www.SuenoMLS.com for an opportunity to participate in one of three open tryouts. The competition and personal stories will be chronicled by Univision Network's popular weekly sports entertainment program,"República Deportiva" (Sports Republic).

Now in its sixth year, Sueño MLS 2012 - presented by Allstate will be staged by three MLS teams, including first-time host, Seattle Sounders FC, as well as returning hosts FC Dallas and Chivas USA. Up to 500 tryout spots will be made available at each city on a first come, first served basis. In past years, spots have filled up in only a few hours following the start of registration. A waiting list will be available for those who are not able to register for the initial spots.

In each city, field players will be battling for one of five invitations to a week-long trial with their respective youth development host club and a ticket to the exciting four-day "Final Event" which will be staged in the greater Los Angeles area and be hosted by MLS and Argentina soccer legend Guillermo Barros Schelotto. The finals will include training sessions, scrimmages, guest celebrity scouts, and an opportunity to meet some of the League's biggest stars. The ultimate champion will be crowned on Sunday, May 13, live on "República Deportiva" (see calendar below for more information).

Returning to Sueño MLS for a second year is the Allstate "Good Hands®" top goalkeeper award - El Portero Allstate. One goalkeeper at each of the three local tryouts will be selected as the top goalkeeper and will compete in the finals on Univision's "Republica Deportiva" on Sunday, May 13th for the opportunity to be named El Portero Allstate and train with an MLS team. El Portero Allstate will be selected in conjunction with the winner of the Sueño MLS 2012 - presented by Allstate, and mentored by Mexican goalkeeping legend Adolfo Rios. For more information on El Portero Allstate, go to www.suenomls.com.

"As a proud MLS supporter, Allstate is pleased to be the presenting sponsor of Sueño MLS and part of the search for the best undiscovered soccer talent" said Lisa Cochrane, Allstate's senior vice president of marketing. "We are also excited to bring back El Portero Allstate, our "Good Hands®" award presented to the top goalkeeper, the one who protects his team's goal from the opponents. At Allstate, we celebrate protection in soccer and in life because we're committed to protecting people to put them in Good Hands®."

Airing nationally every Sunday at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. CT/12 p.m. PT, Univision Network's "República Deportiva," the highest-rated weekly sports show on Spanish-language television, will follow the action weekly in a unique "reality show within a show" format.

Since its inception in 2007, Sueño MLS has given thousands of talented young athletes a chance to showcase their skills and impress youth development scouts. The original winner, forward Jorge Villafaña (formerly Jorge Flores) of Anaheim, Calif., is now in his sixth year with MLS' Chivas USA. He is also part of the current roster for the United States Under-23 National Team. The 2008 FC Dallas Sueño MLS winner, Gabriel Funes Mori, played with the FC Dallas Juniors U-18 team before moving on to Argentina's legendary side River Plate, where he plays alongside his twin brother Jose, a Dallas Sueño MLS finalist that same year.

Tryouts for Sueño MLS 2012 - presented by Allstate, kick-off the weekend of Saturday, April 14, with two days of open tryouts in Frisco, TX, home of FC Dallas. The program then moves to Seattle on April 21-22 and on to LA-based Chivas USA April 28-29. Specific tryout locations will be announced at a later date. The "Final Event" will take place May 9-13, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA, where League scouts and celebrity guests, including Barros Schelotto and Rios, will be on hand to provide guidance and select the ultimate winner in front of a live Univision national television audience on Sunday, May 13.

MLS partners participating in Sueño MLS 2012- presented by Allstate, also include adidas, Degree Men, Gatorade, Pepsi and Volkswagen.

2012 TIMELINE

March 25	Live announcement on República Deportiva
April 14-15	Local market tryouts (FC Dallas)
April 21-22	Local market tryouts (Seattle Sounders FC)
April 28-29	Local market tryouts (Chivas USA)
May 9-13	National Finals in Los Angeles
May 13	Announcement of winner on República Deportiva

PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY:
Eligible players must be males between the ages of 14 and 18 years old (born between dates of April 13, 1998 and May 14, 1994) with appropriate identification and retain their amateur status. Current collegiate student athletes will not be permitted to attend the final event in Carson, CA. Sueño MLS participants will be responsible for all personal expenses associated with the local market tryout, including travel to local tryouts, lodging, food, soccer equipment (shoes, training gear, etc.), etc. Program sponsors will cover all expenses for eighteen (18) participants selected to attend the final event in Carson, CA. For more information, please visit www.SuenoMLS.com. Participation in the event is free. Players may not register for more than one city.

PAST WINNERS:

Year	Name	Home Town	Position	Host Team
2007	Jorge Flores	Anaheim, CA	Forward	Chivas USA
2008*	Gabriel Funes Mori	Arlington, TX	Forward	FC Dallas
2008*	Briant Reyes	Downey, CA	Midfielder	Chivas USA
2009	Alberto Lopez	Aurora, Ill	Midfielder	Chicago Fire
2010	Nelson Castro	Houston, TX	Defender	Houston Dynamo
2011	Birnis Adames	Camden, NJ	Forward	Philadelphia Union

*Co-winners in 2008

ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer is the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. MLS features many stars from the U.S., Canada, and around the world. Major League Soccer's 17th season will feature 19 clubs each playing 34 regular-season matches. Those clubs include the Chicago Fire; Chivas USA; Colorado Rapids; Columbus Crew; D.C. United; FC Dallas; Houston Dynamo; 2011 MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy; New York Red Bulls; New England Revolution; Philadelphia Union; Portland Timbers; Real Salt Lake; San Jose Earthquakes; Seattle Sounders FC; Sporting Kansas City; Toronto FC; Vancouver Whitecaps FC; and, in their inaugural season, Montreal Impact. For more information about MLS, log on to the league's official website at www.MLSsoccer.com.

About Univision Communications Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) is the leading media company serving Hispanic America. Its assets include Univision Network, one of the top five networks in the U.S. regardless of language and the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the country reaching 96% of U.S. Hispanic households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network reaching 88% of U.S. Hispanic households; Univision Cable Networks, including Galavisión, the country's leading Spanish-language cable network, as well as Univision tlnovelas, a new 24-hour cable network dedicated to novelas, and a suite of six cable offerings - De Película, De Película Clásico, Bandamax, Ritmoson, Telehit and Clásico TV; Univision Studios, which produces and co-produces reality shows, dramatic series and other programming formats for the Company's platforms; Univision Television Group, which owns and/or operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Hispanic radio group which owns and/or operates 69 radio stations in 16 of the top25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Interactive Media, a network of national and local online and mobile sites including Univision.com, which continues to be the #1 most-visited Spanish-language website among U.S. online Hispanics, Univision Móvil, a longstanding industry-leader with unique, relevant mobile products and services, and Univision Partner Group, a specialized advertising and publisher network. Headquartered in New York City, UCI has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States. For more information, please visit www.univision.net.

www.SuenoMLS.com

News Releases: Allstate Offers Helpful Insurance Information Following Tornado

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:15:00 -0500

Michigan Residents Should Look for Damage Following Storm
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Residents should be very careful when returning home following the tornado that struck Michigan. Once it is safe to do so, Allstate (NYSE: ALL) recommends that homeowners carefully inspect their homes for signs of damage.

While checking for damage, Allstate reminds residents to pay particular attention to the following areas:

Look for wall cracks in spots where there weren't cracks before. Cracks of a quarter inch or more are signs walls may have shifted or settled. Look carefully around windows and doors because these are typically the weakest spots in a home's construction.
Make sure to closely check rooms not regularly used.
Look outside for physically visible, new cracks in the home's foundation. Look inside for changes in the levelness of floors. Changes in the level of the floor could be signs of a lift in the home's foundation.
Inspect plumbing. Look closely around the water heater and or water softener for signs of water leaks that did not exist before. Flush all toilets, turn on all of the water faucets, and check connecting pipes for any leaking water.
In the days or weeks after a tornado, check walls and ceilings for water stains or yellowing that did not exist before. It could indicate damage on the roof.
Carefully inspect the outside gutters. Damaged gutters could cause water damage inside the home long after the actual gutter damage occurs.

Allstate policyholders that suspect their home may have sustained damage during the recent storm can contact Allstate through The Good Hands Network by dialing 1-800-54-STORM or visiting at Allstate.com.

If your home shows signs of damage and needs repair, Allstate strongly encourages homeowners to be careful when hiring contractors. Following large natural disasters, contractor fraud is more common.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

Contacts:

Jeff Ormond
248-875-3787 (cell)
jormo@allstate.com

Shelley Frost
602-430-3845
Shelley.Frost@allstate.com

News Releases: NEW POLL: Americans See Progress in a Closing Gender Gap; Women and Men Willingly Make Trade-Offs to Balance Work and Family Life

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:40:00 -0500

12th Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll Explores Americans' Opinions on Changing Gender Roles in the Economy, the Workplace and the Family
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Most Americans say that having a majority of women in the workforce is an encouraging trend for the country, despite the trade-offs that both women and men must make to balance work and family life, according to poll results announced today by The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) and National Journal.

The 12th quarterly Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll explored the attitudes and experiences of men and women in their home, family and professional lives. More than half (56%) of American men and women consider gender diversity to have a positive impact on the economic health of the country, and 36% of men and 39% of women cite "a flexible work schedule to pursue outside interests and spend time with your family" as their first or second most important reason for working.

While full-time working women earn an average of 77 cents for every dollar earned by a man working full-time, the genders place different weights on the "best explanation" for the disparity. A total of 49% of women and 39% of men say the wage gap is caused by the fact that many women leave jobs, scale back their hours and/or dedicate more time than men to family care responsibilities. Only 27% of Americans cite gender discrimination as the best explanation for the wage gap. Overall, 79% of Americans (including 75% of women) who have held a job believe they can advance in the workplace regardless of gender.

“This poll shows that belief in the American dream remains strong notwithstanding our economic challenges,” said Thomas J. Wilson, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Allstate. “Americans once again show their ability to have a sophisticated conversation around complicated issues such as gender, economics or race. Americans understand, as does Allstate, that diversity is a part of the American dream. They acknowledge that gains have been made in creating opportunity for women but that more can be done.”

Fewer than half (48%) of all Americans-- and only 40% of women believe that men and women have equal opportunity to advance in the workplace. Conversely, more than two-thirds of women say they have more opportunity than their mothers did to get ahead in society, while only 45% of men say they have more opportunity than their fathers.

"Despite the persistence of the wage gap and some continued doubts about equal opportunity, the most powerful sentiment among women in this poll is a sense of doors opening, especially when compared with previous generations," said National Journal editorial director Ronald Brownstein. "Even as both men and women wrestle with balancing their home and work responsibilities, the poll found that the era of 'mommy wars' between working and stay-at-home mothers is being replaced by women who are comfortable shifting between the two roles, at a pace and proportion that they control."

Key findings from the 12th Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll (PDF) include:

1) Americans generally believe that the change to a majority-female workforce is encouraging and will have a positive impact on the country, but there are wide differences between age groups.

A total of 56% of Americans believe the changing gender makeup of American workers is "encouraging and it will have a positive impact on the country because the economy will benefit from a workforce that represents more of the unique talents and skills offered by women."
Conversely, 32% believe the change is "troubling and it will have a negative impact on the country because it reflects a shift away from the traditional family structure where women could devote more time to raising children and running the household."
Opinions dramatically differ by age group, with 74% of those aged 18-29 saying the change is encouraging, but only 41% of those age 65+ agreeing.

2) Americans are confident in their abilities to succeed at work regardless of gender, despite a sense that gender inequity in opportunity still exists.

A total of 79% of Americans, including 83% of men and 75% of women, who have held a job in their lives believe they can advance in the workplace regardless of gender.
Only 48% of Americans, and only 40% of women, believe that women and men have equal opportunity to get ahead in American workplaces.
While 68% of women say that they have more opportunity to get ahead in society than their mothers had, only 45% of men see more opportunity than their fathers.

3) Both men and women preferred more flexible work schedules and would choose more family time over higher income.

A total of 36% of men and 39% of women say "a flexible work schedule to pursue outside interests and spend time with your family" is the first or second most important reason for working. Fifty-three percent of working moms choose a flexible work schedule as their first or second most important reason for working.
Given the choice between more income (requiring longer hours and less time for family and personal life) versus more time for family and personal life (shorter hours and less income), Americans in working households choose more family and personal time by a 56%-35% margin.

4) Men and women report primary family roles quite differently.

Men: 12% say they are or were more actively involved in the care of children, 35% name their spouse, while 52% cite equally shared responsibilities. Women: 63% say they were primarily responsible for children, only 1% name their spouse, and 33% say responsibilities were equally shared.
A total of 38% of men say they are primarily responsible for family finances, while 24% name their spouse or partner and 37% say responsibilities are shared equally. A total of 51% of women say that they are primarily responsible for finances, 17% name their spouse or partner and 32% cite equally shared responsibilities.

5) Financial experiences and economic outlook vary greatly across genders and socioeconomic factors.

A total of 48% of men rate their financial situation "excellent" or "good" versus 42% of women.
Men: 70% of working men with a college degree believe their financial situation will improve, compared to 53% of working men without a college degree.
Women: 66% of working women with a college degree believe their financial situation will improve, compared to 49% of working women without a college degree. Non-married mothers are the least positive about their financial situation.

6) Economic and political metrics demonstrate an uptick in support for President Obama and an improvement in perceptions of the direction of the country and of the economy.

A total of 60% of Americans now believe the economy will improve over the next 12 months, compared to 56% who said the same in December 2011 and 50% who said so in October 2011.
Thirty percent of Americans now believe the country is headed in the right direction. The last two Heartland Monitor surveys measured this sentiment at 20%.
- The improvement is largely due to a surge in optimism among Democrats, with 55% now saying the country is headed in the right direction, up from 33% in December 2011.
President Obama's approval rating now stands at 51%, compared to 44% in October and December of 2011, the lowest ratings in the Heartland Monitor Poll's history.
- The president's numbers among independents are now positive (49%-47%), an improvement since December 2011 (38%-52%)
Only 44% of Americans say they would vote to re-elect President Obama, while 48% say they would vote for someone else. Still, this is an improvement from December 2011, when 38% said they would re-elect and 53% would vote for someone else.

Notes to Editors

Survey Methodology
A nationally representative survey of American adults conducted March 3 - 6, 2012, among 1,000 American adults age 18+. Respondents were reached via landline and cell phone. The survey has a margin of error of +/-3.1% in 95 out of 100 cases.

About National Journal Group
National Journal is Washington's premier source for 360-degree insight on politics and policy. With up-to-the-minute breaking news and analysis at NationalJournal.com, the essential intelligence of National Journal Daily, the knowledge and depth of National Journal magazine, and the comprehensive campaign coverage of National Journal Hotline, National Journal delivers everything you need to know to stay ahead of the curve in Washington.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 3,800 employees located in 24 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications and restructuring. The company generated $1.56 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2011. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

Contacts:
Matthew Clark
Senior Vice President
FTI Consulting
202-728-8766
matthew.clark@fticonsulting.com

Matthew Clark
Senior Vice President
FTI Consulting
202-728-8766
matthew.clark@fticonsulting.com

News Releases: Allstate Applauds the U.S. Senate and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for Taking a Stand on Teen Driving

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:57:00 -0500

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In a statement released today, Allstate Insurance Company's senior vice president and deputy general counsel Bill Vainisi praised the Senate and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) for passing the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), which includes provisions of the Safe Teen and Novice Uniform Protection (STANDUP) Act (S.528).

"Allstate applauds Senator Gillibrand for recognizing the inherent value in graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws and taking action to save young lives through advocacy of the STANDUP Act. Today, the Senate came together on a critical piece of legislation to pass a surface transportation bill that contains key federal uniform GDL standards and empowers states to establish stronger teen driving laws.

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for young drivers, and we have a real opportunity to enact legislation that can help make our roads safer. This is a bipartisan issue that affects American families across the country. We are hopeful that the House of Representatives will also pass a surface transportation bill that includes GDL provisions from the STANDUP Act (H.R. 1515).

Every state has some form of safe teen driving laws, but most states have not fully enacted all elements of an optimal GDL program. We will continue to work with leaders like Senator Gillibrand to advance the strongest national minimum GDL standards possible and empower states to adopt and enforce these laws to help save lives."

The STANDUP Act creates federal minimum GDL standards for all young drivers to protect them on America's highways and roads. GDL programs allow new young drivers to gain experience under supervised and less risky conditions, addressing several major facets of the teen driving problem.

Through Allstate's Save 11 Campaign, more than 177,000 Americans have already added their voice to a growing chorus of citizens urging Congress to pass this bill and that number continues to grow. Visit facebook.com/save11 to learn how to contact your local lawmakers and support the STANDUP Act.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer known for its "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan. Now celebrating its 80th anniversary as an insurer, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.

Contact:
Meghann Dowd
(847) 402-5600
@AllstateNews on Twitter

News Releases: Allstate Applauds U.S. Rep. Allen West for Support of National Graduated Driver Licensing Legislation

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:15:00 -0500

Bipartisan bill that would help save lives and taxpayer dollars ramps up sponsors in Congress
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Allstate joined U.S. Rep. Allen West (R-FL) in Jupiter, Fla. today as he announced his co-sponsorship of the Safe Teen and Novice Uniform Protection (STANDUP) Act – H.R. 1515.

"We are proud to stand with Congressman West on this important piece of legislation that will help save lives and helps create a culture of safe driving for current and future generations," said Bill Vainisi, senior vice president and deputy general counsel, Allstate Insurance Company. "This is truly a bipartisan issue that affects American families across the country, and we urge leaders in Congress to join us in the fight to enact federal uniform graduated driver licensing (GDL) standards that empower states to establish stronger teen driving laws. This can be done either by passing STANDUP as a stand-alone bill or by supporting its inclusion in pending transportation reauthorization bills before Congress."

The STANDUP Act creates minimum GDL standards for all young drivers to protect them on America's highways and roads. GDL programs allow new young drivers to gain experience under supervised and less risky conditions, addressing several major facets of the teen driving problem.

Underscoring the benefit this legislation has for communities and families is a recent study conducted by the National Safety Council on the financial and human impact of such laws. That report indicates that if all states implemented comprehensive GDL laws, an estimated 2,000 lives could be saved. Further, if all 50 states were to enact these laws, it could generate savings of $13.6 billion per year. In Florida alone, 181 lives and more than $1.2 billion could be saved.

Congressman West announced his support of the STANDUP Act today at a teen driving event at Jupiter High School. Joined by teens, law enforcement and victim family advocates, West expressed his concern to strengthen teen driving laws in Florida and across the country.

"As the father of two teenage daughters, I am personally concerned with the dangers of young people on the road,"West said."The STANDUP Act will do exactly that- 'Stand Up' for our children, by taking a bold approach to tightening up the laws on teens and driving.I thank Allstate for being a leader in the insurance industry and joining me in support of this legislation. I encourage my colleagues across both sides of the Congressional aisle to support the STANDUP Act."

More than 50 Members of Congress from both political parties have signed on as co-sponsors of the STANDUP Act, further emphasizing the need to pass this bipartisan legislation. Elements of the bill have been included in the major federal highway funding legislation currently before Congress, and Allstate continues to work toward advancing the strongest national minimum GDL standards possible.

"Most states have some form of GDL laws, but individual standards vary from state to state. This patchwork system of varying state teen driving laws fails to fully include all of the proven elements of reliable behind-the-wheel training for young drivers," said Vainisi. "Car crashes are the leading cause of death among American teens, and we have a real opportunity to stop this epidemic in its tracks with a national GDL law."

GDL laws allow novice and/or teen drivers to get on-the-road driving experience gradually, and under lower-risk conditions. GDL laws vary by state but the STANDUP Act has the following optimal provisions:

Three-phase licensing process before full licensure that includes a learner's permit issued no earlier than age 16, an intermediate stage, and full licensure at age 18;
Ban on cell phone use and other mobile devices, including texting while driving;
Nighttime driving restrictions; and,
Restrictions on driving with teen passengers.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

Contact:
Meghann Dowd
(847) 402-5600
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News Releases: Three Legendary Motorcycle Builders Collaborate for First Time, Unveil Four New Creations at Daytona Bike Week

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:55:00 -0500

Arlen Ness, Rick Fairless and Dave Perewitz each to unveil custom creations inspired by Allstate
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Today, in partnership with three of the country's top motorcycle builders, Allstate Insurance Company announced the unveiling of four custom motorcycle creations inspired by the company, one of which will be given away as the grand prize in a national sweepstakes. The unveiling is a milestone within the motorcycle industry, marking the first-ever collaboration between legendary builders Arlen Ness, Rick Fairless and Dave Perewitz.

"These four beautiful and elaborate creations tell a unique story about our motorcycle product, industry innovations and rider advocacy efforts," said Keith Rutman, vice president of Allstate's Consumer Household unit. "All of these attributes - including safety, customization and advocacy aim to make the world a better place to ride."

The customs, which are part of this historic collaborative effort, each bear unique themes that mirror the distinguished styles of the builders, while reflecting Allstate's dedication to protection.

"Rick, Dave and I have distinct differences in our styles," said Ness. "But in the end, we were able to come together with one goal in mind - the rider."

The bikes will be on display during Daytona Bike Week at the Allstate Rider Protection Zone located at Daytona International Speedway (1801 W. International Speedway Blvd.), which opened Friday, March 9, and then will travel to other major motorcycle rallies across the country during 2012, including:

Daytona Bike Week - Daytona Beach, Fla., March 9-17
Leesburg Bikefest - Leesburg, Fla., April 26-29
Laconia Motorcycle Week - Laconia, N.H., June 9-17
Thunder in the Valley - Johnstown, Pa., June 21-24
Roar on the Shore - Erie, Penn., July 12-14
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - Sturgis, S.D., Aug. 4-11
Bikes, Blues & BBQ - Fayetteville, Ark., Sept. 26-Sept. 29
Biketoberfest - Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 18-21
Lone Star Rally - Galveston/Houston, Texas, Nov. 1-4

About the Bikes

Arlen Ness' Custom Sweepstakes Motorcycle
Arlen Ness' 2012 Victory Cross Country bike features Ness billet wheels including 23" front with matching brake rotors, modular billet and steel handlebars, fusion grips and pegs, deep cut floorboards, stainless steel cables and a Ness front fender.

About Arlen Ness' Custom Motorcycle
Arlen Ness' design features a special digger style frame, 124" S&S engine, 26" wheels, handmade tank and fenders, retro controls and a Le Pera seat. The bike will also feature special Allstate messaging and icons promoting protection.

About Rick Fairless' Custom Motorcycle
Rick Fairless' design features a Strokers Dallas "Pam" frame, 124" S&S polished engine, 120 spoke radial laced wheels, 1938 Chevy headlight and custom pegs, grips, seat and handlebars. The theme for Fairless' bike will feature special messaging to promote Allstate's motorcycle awareness program called Once is Never Enough (ONE).

About Dave Petewitz' Custom Motorcycle
Dave Perewitz's design is a custom road glide motorcycle featuring a 95" twin cam motor, stretched tank and dash with a raked and stretched frame, Kicker sound system, Danny Gray seat and artwork by Keith Hanson. Included with the bike will also be a new iPad with the GoodRide by Allstate app installed.

Fans will be able to register for the national sweepstakes for the Arlen Ness 2012 Victory Cross Country bike by entering online at Allstate.com/MotoSweepstakes or by visiting the Allstate Rider Protection Zone at any of the rallies mentioned above.

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Contact:

Laura Strykowski, Allstate
(847) 402-5600
Laura.Strykowski@allstate.com

Justin Nicolette, Taylor
(704) 644-6936
jnicolette@taylorstrategy.com

News Releases: Help Protect your Home and Business during National Flood Safety Awareness Week

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:20:00 -0500

Safety and prevention tips to help take on the No. 1 natural disaster
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As part of National Flood Safety Awareness Week and in advance of the spring storm season, Allstate Insurance Company reminds Americans that now is the time to prepare for floods and consider their flood insurance needs. The average flood loss cost is $48,000 for homeowners and $85,000 on commercial property according to the National Flood Insurance Program. And, according to FEMA, higher than expected drought and fire conditions increase the risk of flash floods, especially as the spring storm season approaches.

"Unfortunately, floods can happen anywhere, even in low risk flood zones. But there are a few simple things property owners can do to help prepare and protect their home and business,"said Mark Green, senior vice president, Allstate. "Insurance coverage is critical. Some consumers mistakenly believe that flood damage is covered by most standard home, renters or commercial insurance policies. National Flood Safety Awareness Week is a reminder for everyone to talk to their local insurance agent before the spring storm season to get information about flood coverage."

National Flood Insurance Program policies can take up to 30 days to go into effect. Contact your local Allstate agency to talk about your flood insurance needs.

The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety offer these tips to prepare for floods.

Keep drains, gutters and downspouts clear of debris.
Prepare an evacuation plan with a kit that includes insurance documents, medications and critical items in case you need to leave your home for a few days.
Inspect sump pumps and drains regularly to ensure proper operation.
Have a licensed electrician raise electric components at least 12 inches above the expected flood levels for your area.
To prevent sewage backup, have a licensed plumber install an interior or exterior backflow valve. Make sure your yard's grading (slope) directs water away from the building.
Have the installation of your furnace, water heater and other permanent equipment modified so that they are elevated above the expected flood levels for your area.

The tips provided here are guidelines. Please use your best judgment when evaluating your flood preparation needs. For more ways to prepare, respond and recover from a flood, visit the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety website.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®"slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

Contact:
Meghann Dowd
847-402-5600
On Twitter @AllstateNews

News Releases: Allstate Increases Presence in College Sports with Deal to Become Official Corporate Partner of the NCAA®

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:15:00 -0600

Allstate set to introduce "Mayhem" to this year's NCAA March Madness®
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Allstate Insurance Company (NYSE: ALL) today announced it has become an official Corporate Partner of the NCAA. Through a deal with CBS Sports and Turner Sports, the partnership will expand Allstate's extensive presence in collegiate athletics, providing opportunities for the company to activate around the NCAA's 89 men's and women's championship events and support important educational and community initiatives.

The timing of the announcement will allow the company to leverage its partnership surrounding this year's NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, which tips off March 13 in Dayton, Ohio with the First Four and concludes with the NCAA Men's Final Four® in New Orleans March 31-April 2. To launch its NCAA partnership, Allstate will air new television commercials during coverage of the tournament on TBS, CBS, TNT, and truTV.

"Allstate is thrilled to expand its commitment of supporting collegiate athletics and student athletes by becoming an official corporate partner of the NCAA," said Lisa Cochrane, Allstate's senior vice president of marketing. "The excitement of the NCAA tournament has shown us that anything can and will happen - it's March and it can be mayhem."

"Putting a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of student-athletes in the classroom and in competition is a common goal of the NCAA and our new corporate partner Allstate," said Greg Shaheen, NCAA interim executive vice president for championships and alliances. "Allstate has shown its dedication to intercollegiate athletics over the years. We're pleased to welcome Allstate to the NCAA corporate family and provide the company with championship platforms that will broaden its support of student-athletes and place additional emphasis on the value of higher education."

"Through this multi-year partnership with CBS and Turner, Allstate will have the opportunity to showcase its unique brand of creative messaging and strategic activation at NCAA Championship events throughout the year," said Chris Simko, senior vice president, CBS Sports Sales and Marketing and director CBS Sports Properties Group. "The NCAA's corporate marketing program is the perfect fit for a client who has displayed such a thorough corporate commitment to intercollegiate athletics and believes so strongly in the ideal of today's student-athlete."

"We're excited to add another great brand to our Corporate Champion and Corporate Partner family," said Will Funk, senior vice president of NCAA Partnerships and Branded Programming, Turner Sports. "Allstate's creative and innovative marketing will bring a unique voice to the NCAA. We look forward to Allstate's activation across television, digital, mobile and events at various NCAA Championships in the winter, spring and fall."

Allstate will have presence on-site in New Orleans at the NCAA Men's Final Four at Bracket Town™ refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero™, providing fans the chance to experience basketball mayhem first hand. Allstate will offer fans the chance to participate in basketball-themed activities and for the chance to win the ultimate college sports fan prize - a trip for two to the 2013 BCS National Championship game and the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four in Atlanta..

In addition to its NCAA partnership, Allstate is the title sponsor of the Allstate Sugar Bowl® and the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. The company has also contributed more than $2.4 million in general scholarship donations for successful field goal and extra point kicks as part of its Good Hands® Nets program at 71 partner colleges and universities.

As part of the 14-year multi-media agreement with the NCAA, CBS Sports and Turner Sports are licensed and collaborate on the NCAA's corporate marketing program. For information about NCAA Corporate Champions and Corporate Partners, please visit http://bit.ly/NCAA_CCCP.

About Turner Sports
Turner Sports, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., is an industry leader in televised and online sports programming, airing championship level sporting events on TBS, TNT and truTV, and managing some of the most popular sports sites on the Internet. Turner Sports' television line-up includes the NBA, Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, NASCAR and professional golf. The company's digital portfolio includes SI.com, NASCAR.COM, NCAA.com, PGATOUR.COM, GOLF.com and PGA.com, as well as an accompanying collection of mobile websites and connected device apps. Turner Sports and the NBA also jointly manage NBA Digital, which includes NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE PASS, NBA Mobile, the NBA Game Time App, NBADLEAGUE.com and WNBA.com.

About CBS Sports
CBS Sports, a year-round leader in television sports, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including the NFL's American Football Conference; THE NFL TODAY; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters(r) and PGA Championship; college football, including the SEC ON CBS; the U.S. Open Tennis Championships; CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR, including track & field, auto racing and gymnastics. In addition, the division directs CBS Sports Network, a 24-hour national cable network; produces INSIDE THE NFL for SHOWTIME; and partners with CBSSports.com in creating a recognized leader among sports Internet destinations.

About the NCAA
The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletic opportunities for more than 400,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III sports. Visit www.ncaa.org and www.ncaa.com for more details about the Association, its goals and members and corporate partnerships that help support programs for student-athletes. The NCAA is proud to have the following elite companies as official Corporate Champions—AT&T, Capital One and Coca-Cola—and the following elite companies as official Corporate Partners—Buick, Enterprise, Infiniti, LG, Lowe's, Northwestern Mutual, Reese's (Hershey's), Unilever, UPS and Wheat Thins (Kraft).

NCAA, Final Four, Selection Sunday, The Big Dance, Enjoy More Madness and March Madness are licensed by or trademarks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

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Contact:

Laura Strykowski, Allstate
847-402-5600
Laura.Strykowski@allstate.com

News Releases: Allstate® Life Insurance Company to Become Title Sponsor of 13.1 Marathon® Series

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:10:00 -0600

Allstate and US Road Sports & Entertainment Group announce sponsorship of the Series and eight events on race circuit
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Allstate Insurance Company (NYSE: ALL) and US Road Sports & Entertainment Group today announced a multi-year deal for Allstate Life Insurance Company to become the title sponsor of the 13.1 Marathon® Series, the nation's fastest-growing half marathon series. The Series will now be called the Allstate Life InsuranceSM 13.1 Marathon® Series.

Through the collaboration, Allstate Insurance Company receives sponsorship exclusivity in the Life, Auto, Home and Financial Services categories. In addition to the Series entitlement, Allstate Life Insurance Company receives naming rights to each of the eight races, logo placement on all marketing materials, (including finishers' medals) and on-site activation opportunities to provide entertainment and engage with runners and spectators at all races.

"The partnership with the 13.1 Marathon® Series presents a unique opportunity for Allstate Life Insurance to reach the tens of thousands of passionate runners and their families in a positive and healthy environment," said Don Civgin, president, Allstate Financial. "Running, whether casually or competitively, takes commitment. Allstate, through its life insurance products, is committed to giving people peace of mind and helping to protect their goals in life. We're excited to team up with US Road Sports to make the Allstate Life InsuranceSM 13.1 Marathon® Series the best race experience possible for participants and spectators."

"I cannot think of a better partner for the 13.1 Marathon® Series than Allstate® Life Insurance Company. We are privileged to exist in an industry that enjoys an unparalleled level of dedication, a quality that pervades Allstate Life Insurance Company's culture and products," said Greg Laird, CEO, Managing Partner, and Founder of US Road Sports & Entertainment Group. "It is widely recognized that the 13.1 Marathon® Series is the nation's preeminent half marathon series, however, in my mind, this collaboration with Allstate Life Insurance Company removes all doubt that participation in one or all of the 13.1 events is a 'must do' for all runners. We cannot wait to work with Allstate® Life Insurance Company to bring runners an even better race experience."

Allstate® will activate its sponsorship in a variety of ways to enhance the race experience for runners, their families and spectators. Beginning with the Allstate Life InsuranceSM Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® on March 4 and throughout the series, the Finish Line Festival will host an interactive Allstate footprint, featuring entertainers, games and interactive experiences. A cool-down station will provide race finishers with bottled water and cool towels, while massage therapists will be available to help alleviate post-race aches and pains. Interactive photo stations will give race participants the chance to commemorate their race experience and share images from the day across their social networks.

The Allstate® Life Insurance Sweepstakes will launch in connection with the Miami Beach race and offer consumers the chance to enter to win an ultimate $4,500 running gear shopping spree at Dick's Sporting Goods. All year long, race participants can enter the sweepstakes when they register for one of the seven remaining Allstate Life InsuranceSM 13.1 Marathon® Series races, while runners and spectators will be able to enter online or onsite at each of the events.

Fully launched in 2010, the 13.1 Marathon® Series is a group of races that gives runners and walkers a chance to participate in a stand-alone 13.1 mile race in some of the most popular and scenic running communities nationwide. In 2011 alone, the Series had more than 35,000 participants. This year, race markets include Los Angeles, Miami Beach, New York, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Dallas and Fort Lauderdale with events spanning from January to November.

For more information about Allstate® Life Insurance products, please visit www.myallstatefinancial.com. For more information about 13.1 Marathon®, please visit www.131marathon.com.

About Allstate®
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate® is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate® insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate® exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate® employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

About US Road Sports and Entertainment Group
US Road Sports & Entertainment Group is a health and wellness company dedicated to the production of world class endurance events. The mission of US Road Sports is to offer an unparalleled participant sports experience that showcases host communities and endures as a deeply valued local asset through events that are a part of the city's culture, identity and brand. For each participant, US Road Sports strives to offer events that allow participants of all skill levels the opportunity to improve their physical and mental health and accomplish life-altering goals while
having fun. US Road Sports provides sponsors and municipalities highly effective exposure to help maximize their presence and message in the community.

Contact:
Laura Strykowski, Allstate
(847) 402-5600
Laura.Strykowski@allstate.com

Jason Brown, US Road Sports
(404) 604 - 2190
jbrown@hopebeckham.com

News Releases: Allstate Announces Senior Leadership Changes

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:24:00 -0600

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Matt Winter Named President, Allstate Auto, Home and Agencies
Don Civgin Becomes President, Allstate Financial
Steve Shebik Promoted to Chief Financial Officer

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Wilson today announced senior leadership changes at the company. Matt Winter is named president, Allstate Auto, Home and Agencies, Don Civgin becomes president, Allstate Financial, and Steve Shebik is promoted to chief financial officer.

In his new role, Winter will lead Allstate's personal lines businesses that provide auto and home insurance through Allstate agencies. Winter was previously senior executive vice president, Insurance Operations, and president and chief executive officer, Allstate Financial. He successfully repositioned the Allstate Financial business by shifting its focus to underwritten products sold through Allstate agencies and the workplace.

Prior to these changes, Mark LaNeve, senior executive vice president, agency operations and chief marketing officer, had resigned for personal reasons.

"I regret having to leave Allstate since our strategy and hard work are beginning to pay off," said LaNeve. "Allstate is a great company with an awesome brand, a winning strategy and strong leadership. Tom Wilson has set a bold course by focusing on differentiating products for unique customer segments. I will be cheering as they continue to build on a fabulous franchise."

"Mark's resignation was a personal one," Wilson said. "Mark and Matt have made tremendous progress together over the last five months, working as a team to establish the priorities for the Allstate Auto, Home and Agencies organization. We accept Mark's decision and are confident in the abilities of our strong leadership team to generate results that will have Allstate win in the marketplace."

Civgin assumes the leadership responsibilities for Allstate Financial, building on the strong progress Matt Winter has made over the last three years. Civgin has been chief financial officer since 2009 and has significantly expanded risk management capabilities, proactively managed the company's capital and led the acquisition of Esurance and Answer Financial. Civgin will continue to oversee the Esurance and Answer Financial management teams.

With Civgin's change in roles, Shebik is being promoted to chief financial officer. Shebik will continue efforts to expand risk management functions and effectively manage the company's capital. He has held senior finance roles in property and casualty, Allstate Financial, investments and treasury areas over the last 16 years.

Steve Verney will remain as chief risk officer and is being promoted to the senior leadership team. He will report to Wilson. Verney began his Allstate career in 1981 and has served in a broad array of positions, including vice president, treasurer and vice president, finance for both Allstate Protection and Allstate Financial.

"This new structure leverages our strong leadership team, is consistent with our strategy of providing differentiated products and services for unique customer segments and will drive focus on our 2012 operating priorities," said Wilson.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

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Contact: Brian Faith
(847) 402-5600

News Releases: U.S. Olympic Committee and Allstate Announce 2012 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Nominees, Start of Fan Voting

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:55:00 -0600

Public voting period for 2012 Hall of Fame class begins today at TeamUSA.org/halloffame
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The U.S. Olympic Committee and Allstate Insurance Company (NYSE: ALL) today announced the list of nominees eligible for induction into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate and invited fans to start voting for those athletes and teams they feel are most deserving of a spot in the Class of 2012.

The nominee list consists of the following 18 individual Olympic athletes, five Paralympic athletes and five teams.

Individual Nominee Finalists	Paralympic Nominee Finalists
Greg Barton, canoe/kayak	Jean Driscoll, track & field
Valerie Brisco, track & field	Sharon Hedrick, track & field
Gail Devers, track & field	David Larson, track & field
Anne Donovan, basketball	Jim Mastro, goalball, judo, track & field, wrestling
Lisa Fernandez, softball	Tony Volpentest, track & field
Gretchen Fraser, alpine skiing
Cammi Granato, ice hockey	Team Nominee Finalists
Gary Hall, Jr., swimming	1976 women's swimming 4x100m freestyle relay
Bill Koch, cross country skiing	1988 men's volleyball
Kristine Lilly, soccer	1996 women's basketball
Dan O'Brien, track & field	1998 women's ice hockey
Darrell Pace, archery	2004 women's softball
Tracie Ruiz-Conforto, synchronized swimming
Terry Schroeder, water polo
John Smith, wrestling
Dawn Staley, basketball
William Steinkraus, equestrian
Jenny Thompson, swimming

"The U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame celebrates a commitment to excellence and perseverance and recognizes American athletes who are role models and heroes," said Mark LaNeve, Allstate's chief marketing officer and senior executive vice president of agency operations. "Allstate is proud to protect the legacy of these athletes and their accomplishments while offering fans the chance to play an important role in selecting who will be eternally etched in Olympic history."

The public is invited to vote for their preferred candidates and teams by visiting a dedicated voting portal at TeamUSA.org/halloffame. Voters will be allowed to vote once per day, per category, through April 9, 2012. Recognizing the ongoing support that fans give U.S. Olympians, Paralympians and hopefuls in their training and competition, the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate was one of the first major sports halls of fame to incorporate fan voting into the selection process.

Once voting closes, the public vote totals will be added to the vote totals of Olympians, Paralympians and U.S. Olympic Family members to determine the six Olympians, one Paralympian and one team that will make up the 2012 class. The U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate Class of 2012 will be announced in May and inducted on July 12 during an induction ceremony at the Harris Theater in Chicago, Ill.

"It is a privilege to introduce this incredibly deserving group of nominees for induction into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame and an honor to invite the American public to vote for who they want to be a part of the class of 2012," said Scott Blackmun, USOC chief executive officer. "With excitement building ahead of the London Games this summer, there is no better time than now to honor the legacy of the great individual and team performances, and make them a permanent part of U.S. Olympic Team history."

The nominees for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate class were selected by a nominating committee comprised of individuals representing the following areas of the U.S. Olympic Movement: United States Olympians Association, Athletes' Advisory Council, media members, USOC executive team, USOC Board of Directors, one at-large committee member and a Paralympic sports representative.

About the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
The U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame was established in 1979 to celebrate the achievements of America's premier athletes in the modern Olympic Games. The first U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame class was inducted in 1983 during ceremonies in Chicago and included Olympic greats such as Bob Beamon, Cassius Clay, Peggy Fleming, Al Oerter, Jesse Owens, Wilma Rudolph, Mark Spitz, Jim Thorpe and the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" men's hockey team. In 2004, after a 12-year hiatus, the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame was revived through the support of the Allstate Insurance Company as the presenting sponsor. Now every Olympic year, past Olympic athletes, teams, Paralympians, coaches, veterans and special contributors gather to welcome in the newest members of the Hall of Fame

Contact:

Laura Strykowski, Allstate
847.402.5600
Laura.Strykowski@allstate.com

Pete Stuart, Taylor Strategy
704.644.6937
PStuart@taylorstrategy.com

Jon Mason, USOC
719.866.2142
Jon.Mason@usoc.org

News Releases: On the Red Carpet, an Insurance Policy Is a Girls Best Friend

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:15:00 -0600

Allstate's tips to insure your jewelry like the stars
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It's awards season and America is on star watch for the glam couture and glitzy jewels worn by celebrities. While mainstream Americans may not walk the red carpet like a star, Allstate can help insure their jewels like one.

"Many people don't wear their jewelry because they are afraid they might lose it," said Keith Rutman, Vice President Consumer Household, Allstate Insurance Company. "Some pieces hold sentimental value that can never be replaced, but when our customers choose proper insurance coverage on jewels it gives them confidence and peace of mind that they are financially protected when the unexpected happens."

Most homeowners, renters or condo insurance policies limit coverage for personal items such as jewelry or furs to between $500 and $2,500, depending on the policy. If you have jewels like engagement rings, necklaces, bracelets or earrings that exceed that amount, you should consider additional coverage to help ensure you're protected. Allstate's Scheduled Personal Property (SPP) product covers jewelry items against perils like fire, theft and loss.

Allstate's tips to insure your jewelry

Have a detailed appraisal and make sure you keep your bill of sale. To keep your coverage current, have your jewelry appraised every five years.
Keep and maintain an inventory of your jewelry and individual valuables - this should be part of a broader home inventory to help you better understand everything you own.
Review your current insurance coverage to determine what protection you have.
Talk to your local Allstate agent to personalize your coverage to fit your needs.

The tips provided here are guidelines. Please use your best judgment when insuring personal property items.

The Allstate® Digital LockerTM, available online at DigitalLocker.com and as a mobile app for iPhone, iPod Touch and Android, helps consumers create a detailed home inventory that can be securely stored online.

News Releases: Allstate Elects John W. Rowe to Board

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:15:00 -0600

Board Increased to 12 Directors
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The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced that John W. Rowe, 66, chairman and chief executive officer of Exelon Corporation, has been elected to its board of directors. Effective February 7, his election increases the number of Allstate board members to 12. Rowe will stand for election with all board members, who are elected annually, at Allstate's shareholder meeting in May.

"John's successful operating and leadership experience at Exelon complement the strength of Allstate's existing board of directors," said Thomas J. Wilson, Allstate's chairman, president and chief executive officer. "As we implement our strategy to offer unique insurance products to different customer segments, these capabilities improve our execution and enable us to deliver increased value to shareholders."

"I look forward to working with Tom and the entire Allstate board to share my experience in implementing a strategy to provide better value for customers and shareholders," Rowe said.

Rowe has led Exelon - one of the nation's largest electric companies - since its formation in 2000 through the merger of PECO Energy and the parent of Commonwealth Edison. He has announced his plans to retire this year upon completion of Exelon's planned merger with Constellation Energy. In both 2008 and 2009, Institutional Investor named Rowe the best electric utility CEO in America. Earlier in his career, Rowe held chief executive officer positions at the New England Electric System and Central Maine Power Company, served as general counsel of Consolidated Rail Corporation, and was a partner in the law firm of Isham, Lincoln & Beale. Rowe is the lead independent director of the Northern Trust Company.

Rowe is committed to a wide variety of civic activities, with a focus on education and diversity. He serves as chairman of the Illinois Institute of Technology, president of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, and board member at the Field Museum, the Illinois Holocaust Museum, and the Morgridge Institute for Research. His civic and professional leadership has been recognized most recently by the Misericodia Heart of Mercy Award (2010), the Edison Electric Institute Distinguished Leadership Award (2009), election as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2009), and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Global Leadership Award (2009). Rowe holds undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Wisconsin.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

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Maryellen Thielen
(847) 402-5600

News Releases: Allstate to Open Full-Service Agent Offices at Auto Dealerships Across the Country

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:05:00 -0600

Customers enjoy 'one-stop-shop' option for comprehensive, affordable insurance
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The next time a consumer buys a car from a dealer, they may be able to insure their new car, home and discuss their insurance protection needs with an Allstate agent before they drive off the lot. Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate Dealer Services announced today that auto dealers have the opportunity to open full-service Allstate agencies inside their dealerships.

"Allstate's dealer program seamlessly integrates the purchase and service of a vehicle with the opportunity to price your auto insurance with Allstate and work with a licensed insurance professional on all your coverage needs in a way that's never been done before," said Mark LaNeve, Allstate senior executive vice president and chief marketing officer. "Our agency owners are at the heart of Allstate's business and this program allows us to attract new customers at a time and location that's convenient for the customer."

Agency offices will be placed inside the dealership, typically on the showroom floor and operate during regular hours of the dealership. Licensed insurance professionals and a team of support staff employed by the agency owner will be onsite to help customers assess their insurance portfolio and help make sure they have the protection they want. The program combines the power of an Allstate Exclusive Agency, a Good Hands® Network Repair Facility and Allstate Dealer Service products with dealer F&I offerings and the ability to integrate Allstate Benefits into the dealer's employee benefits platform.

"Many times there is a short waiting time between when a customer purchases a car and when they drive off the lot. During this time, the customer can talk with a licensed insurance professional about their insurance needs not only for their new vehicle, but also their home and other protection needs," said Doug Herberger, president of Allstate Dealer Services. "With a continued focus on our partners, we are bringing Allstate's suite of products and services to the consumer and giving auto dealers an opportunity to deepen their relationship with customers."

Allstate and Allstate Dealer Services tested and modified this unique program during the past two years with Allstate agents in 11 dealerships around the country. The pilot revealed that the dealer program delivers the convenience of a one-stop-shop, the comprehensive and affordable coverage and the face-to-face interaction customers want.

"We have been extremely impressed with the Allstate program," states Randall Reed, president and CEO of World Class Automotive Group. His Houston, Texas dealership Plant 45 Ford is a participating member of the pilot program. "The relationship allows us to leverage our product offerings with the strong suite of F&I products and repair network of Allstate which has helped us to increase profitability. The expansion of our relationship with Allstate to include an on-site, full service Allstate insurance agency differentiates us from our competition. And our customers love it."

Dealers interested in learning more about this industry-leading program can visit Allstate Dealer Services at booth #772 at the NADA Conference in Las Vegas, February 3-6, 2012. Dealers can also contact Allstate Dealer Services directly at 904-992-6185 with any program questions.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

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News Releases: Allstate Reports Strong Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings and Continued Progress On Strategic Commitments to Improve Shareholder Value

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0600

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The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2011.

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News Releases: Statement on Teen Safe Driving Provisions in House Transportation and Infrastructure Bill

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:20:00 -0600

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We commend Chairman John Mica and members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for including critical safety provisions for young drivers in federal transportation legislation pending before Congress. The highway bill being considered in the House includes a critical commitment to graduated driving licensing (GDL) standards for young drivers, and makes important strides in incentivizing states to protect teens and educate them about safe driving practices.

As the process unfolds, it's important for Congress to recognize the need for a comprehensive set of approaches to youth driving safety as the most effective method to save young lives and save billions of dollars in costs related to traffic accidents involving teen drivers. While the legislation addresses and includes some very important GDL provisions, the legislation should ensure all of the following: 1) restricted licensure until age 18; 2) strengthened guidelines for nighttime driving; 3) passenger restrictions; and 4) a strong provision banning the use of cell phones and other mobile devices while driving for teens. Greater incentives for states to enact strong GDL provisions would also help to advance safer driving among our nation's young people.

We are encouraged that members of Congress from both sides of the aisle recognize the importance of a teen safe driving provision in federal transportation legislation and we strongly support the process moving forward. We will continue to work with members to ensure the strongest bill with the most protection possible for our nation's young drivers.

For additional information or to make your voice heard on teen safe driving issues, please visit www.facebook.com/save11.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

Contact:
Brian Faith
(847) 402-0899

News Releases: Protect Holiday Gifts with a Home Inventory and Insurance Smarts

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:45:00 -0600

Allstate Research Shows Americans Need to Do More to Protect Their Belongings
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Americans overwhelmingly value home protection, yet many lack the proper knowledge and documentation to protect their possessions, including newly acquired holiday gifts. This comes from new research by Allstate Insurance Company, which also found that most Americans consistently employ safety precautions - such as locking doors and windows (92 percent) and testing smoke detectors (78 percent) - but fall short of home inventories.

As US Census data shows an increasing household size, Allstate's research reveals one-third of Americans (33 percent) have "significantly" or "somewhat" increased household possessions over the past two years. Despite this, few are adding to their insurance protection with increased coverage (20 percent) or a lower deductible (8 percent). Forty-two percent of Americans have made at least one major purchase within the past two years, yet almost half of those (45 percent) never contacted their insurance company to discuss coverage for those purchases. Furthermore, fewer than two-in-three (62 percent) Americans who say they have valuable items in their homes also said they have insurance coverage for them.

Goodies in the Home
Although most Americans say they have valuables and collections in their homes, many aren't familiar with what they are worth and aren't financially equipped to replace their belongings if stolen or damaged.

The vast majority of Americans acknowledge having valuables in their homes, including electronics (76 percent), jewelry (46 percent), collections (33 percent), antiques (27 percent) and artwork (26 percent).
- One in three Americans maintain a collection, citing such collectibles as coins, art, sports memorabilia, jewelry, shoes, guns, stamps, music and comic books.
Nearly one in four Americans (23 percent) admits not knowing how much their belongings are worth.
Thirty five percent are "not very" or "not at all" confident in their ability to recall every replaceable item in their home from memory.
One-in-five Americans (21%) have not kept any receipts for major household items, while just over half (52%) report keeping receipts for "all" or "most" significant purchases.
Nearly four-in-five Americans (79 percent) say it would take longer than a year - some even more than 10 years - to replace all their possessions without insurance.
- Fifteen percent say they would never be able to replace all their belongings without insurance.

Allstate offers What's Your Stuff Worth? to help assess how much your belongings are worth and make real-world comparisons of costs to cover your things. Available in English at allstate.com and in Spanish at miallstate.com, the interactive tool walks consumers through typical rooms in a home and helps count the number of items and their estimated value. It's easy to see how everyday possessions - from lamps to clothing - add up quickly.

Home Inventories: Are you the 39 percent?
Americans clearly see value in a catalog of their belongings - also known as a home inventory - citing benefits such as item replacement after a loss, tracking belongings, proof of ownership, identifying stolen or lost items and easing the recovery process. Nearly nine-in-10 Americans believe a home inventory is "very" or "somewhat" important in ensuring their belongings are protected, but only 39 percent of Americans have ever made one.

Young Americans aged 18 to 29 and those with household incomes under $50,000 are the least likely to have a home inventory, with 17 percent and 28 percent respectively having created one.
While 85 percent of those with home inventories characterize their lists as "very" or "somewhat" detailed, fewer than one in three (32 percent) include appraisals and under half (48 percent) include purchase dates and locations. Only about two-thirds include receipts, product descriptions and pictures (67 percent, 65 percent and 64 percent, respectively) and 57 percent include purchase prices.
Most home inventory keepers store them in a safe location, such as a fire-proof or water-proof safe (34 percent), outside their home (27 percent), or electronically (eight percent). However, some may be keeping it in places susceptible to the same perils as their home. 13 percent store it at home but not in a safe, 7 percent say it's on their computer but not online, and 11 percent don't know where it's stored.
For those who have a home inventory, fewer than half (43 percent) report updating "every time" or "most of the time" after new purchases, and one-third (34 percent) haven't ever discussed their inventory with their insurance company.
Of the majority of Americans without home inventories, more than half (51 percent) say it's because they've never thought to conduct one, 18 percent say they don't have enough valuables to need one, 10 percent think it would be too complicated, nine percent don't think it helpful and six percent don't know where to start.

Allstate® Digital LockerTM, available online at DigitalLocker.com and as a mobile app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android, guides consumers through creating a detailed home inventory stored securely in a pocket and online. Upload photos, tag items, and organize by room, so all the information you need is right at your fingertips should you ever need to make a claim. Best of all, Digital Locker provides free and password-protected online storage, keeping your inventory free from the same perils that might have caused a claim.

About the Survey
This survey of Americans age 18 and over was conducted by phone December 3-6, 2011, among a nationally representative sample of 1,000 American adults. The margin of error for the national sample of residents is ±3.1 percent. The survey was conducted by FTI Consulting, Inc. (FTI) for Allstate.

About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer known for its "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan. Now celebrating its 80th anniversary as an insurer, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.

Contact:
Laura Strykowski
(847) 402-5600
Laura.Strykowski@allstate.com

News Releases: Allstate Expands Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program with Grand Opening of Onsite Wellness Center

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0600

Employees and their families have easy access to many medical services
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Allstate Insurance Co. (NYSE: ALL) today announced the opening of a state-of-the-art onsite medical facility for employees and their families. The Allstate Wellness Center is the latest addition to the company's range of services that support the wellbeing of its employees and their families.

The new facility, which features a physician, a nurse practitioner, a physical therapist and a health coach, will give Allstate employees – as well as their family members and Allstate retirees – a setting where they can receive medical care and health information that encourage long-term wellbeing.

"Our goal is to build a culture that embraces and encourages our employees' pursuit of wellbeing in all aspects of their life," said Catherine Winn, vice president, Human Resources. "The Wellness Center is an innovative facility that provides onsite medical care while offering employees an opportunity to save on rising health care costs."

Allstate's Wellness Center offers an innovative, holistic approach to medical care, offering physical examinations, vaccinations and immunizations, wellness counseling, physical therapy, blood pressure checks, laboratory services and screenings. The facility will also include a pharmacy that will open later this spring.

All employees enrolled in a company-sponsored self insured medical plan are eligible to receive preventive care at the Wellness Center at no cost. Depending on their medical insurance coverage, non-preventive care can be received for as little as a $10 co-payment.

The Center joins a wide selection of offerings designed to encourage health and wellbeing for company employees. Allstate's Energy For Life workshop, its Destination: You walking program, wellness coaching and subsidized, more nutritious meals in the company cafeterias all contribute to employees' overall wellbeing. A second wellness center is scheduled to open at Allstate's campus in Irving, Texas this summer.

News Releases: Allstate to Discuss Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings With Investors

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:57:00 -0600

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The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) will conduct a conference call and webcast at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Thursday, Feb. 2 to discuss fourth quarter 2011 earnings. The company will issue a news release announcing quarterly results at or after 4:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Shortly thereafter, the company plans to post supplementary financial and statistical information online. These materials will be available on Allstate’s website at www.allstateinvestors.com.

The investor webcast also can be accessed at www.allstateinvestors.com. For those unable to participate in the live event, a webcast replay and downloadable MP3 file will be posted on the company’s website shortly after the event ends.

The company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K will be filed by its due date of Feb. 29.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer known for its “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®” slogan. Now celebrating its 80th anniversary as an insurer, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.

Contact:
Maryellen Thielen
(847) 402-5600

News Releases: Superior Court of New Jersey Rules In Favor of Allstate New Jersey in Agency Franchise Lawsuits

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:03:00 -0600

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The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced today that the Superior Court of New Jersey has entered judgment in favor of Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company (Allstate New Jersey), a wholly owned subsidiary of Allstate Insurance Company, and dismissed all claims in the franchise lawsuits filed against Allstate New Jersey.

Last year, three exclusive agents filed lawsuits seeking to prevent the termination of their agency agreements for failing to meet certain business objectives.They alleged they had franchise relationships with Allstate New Jersey and were protected under the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act. The plaintiffs’ application to stop their termination was denied.

The court determined that the agents were not franchisees and have no protections under the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act. The court noted in its decision that the “insurance industry has never been found by any court in New Jersey, or elsewhere, to be home to an insurance company franchisor, or agent franchisee.”

Allstate has maintained that exclusive agents are independent contractor agents and not franchisees. The court decision affirms the company’s position.

Contact:
Laura Strykowski
(847) 402-5600

News Releases: Heartland Monitor: Economic Uncertainty and Political Indecision Define Current American Psyche

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:24:00 -0600

Saturday in New Hampshire: Rick Santorum Joins ‘The Economy and the Electorate’ Poll Briefing
More Than 12,000 Interviews in the Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Polls Reveal Growing Pessimism About Politics and Economics; 36% ‘Worse Off’ Than Four Years Ago
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While more than two-thirds of Americans believe the state of the U.S. economy has more to do with factors beyond the president’s control, Americans are evenly split as to whether the country would have been better off had someone else won the White House in 2008, according to new poll results announced today by The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) and National Journal.

Newly released figures from the quarterly Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll show that 36% of Americans believe they are worse off than they were four years ago, while about 40% are “about the same.” A further 23% say they are better off than four years ago.

The latest update to the Heartland Monitor series will take place on Saturday, January 7 during “The Economy and the Electorate” briefing (www.nh2012heartlandmonitor.eventbrite.com) at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire. Senator Rick Santorum, Republican presidential candidate; Joel Benenson, lead pollster for President Obama’s re-election campaign; Mike Murphy, Republican strategist; and other political insiders will participate in a series of panel discussions and interviews exploring how economic issues will impact the upcoming election. Central to the discussion will be findings from more than three years of quarterly Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Polls, which analyze more than 12,000 interviews to provide insights on Americans’ economic concerns, expectations and social mobility. The results are part of a cumulative analysis of all 11 polls that offers a panoramic look at American economic and political attitudes as the election year commences.

“After three years of research, we have learned that the recession and ongoing economic uncertainty, combined with partisan politics and brinkmanship, have created a highly divided and frustrated electorate,” said Joan Walker, Allstate executive vice president. “However, it’s also clear that common values still bind Americans to one another. Broad agreement on the American Dream of homeownership, education and financial stability – as well as hopefulness for ourselves and our children – have been the hallmarks of the Heartland Monitor series of polls. Despite partisan politics, these values also are at the core of our political and social dialogue.”

In the most recent poll, 69% of survey respondents do not hold the president responsible for the country’s economic situation because they consider the weak economy to be the result of factors behind his control. Likewise, the poll does not show an overwhelming anti-Obama impulse, as 41% of poll respondents say they are “better off” because Obama won, and a further 41% say they are “worse off” due to his electoral victory.

“With more than 12,000 cumulative interviews, these surveys paint a portrait of a nation struggling to maintain faith in old beliefs about opportunity, self-sufficiency, and the rewards of hard work,” said Ronald Brownstein, editorial director of National Journal Group. “An uneasy mix of anxiety and determination infuses all 11 surveys, revealing a nagging fear that the economy’s new dynamics expose average Americans to far more financial insecurity than earlier generations.”

Since its launch in April 2009, the Heartland Monitor Poll has consistently demonstrated that Americans are convinced their individual economic fates hinge on their own efforts, rather than the actions of government or industry. This finding adds credence to another key conclusion of the Heartland Monitor Poll: Americans remain skeptical of large institutions – ranging from big banks to Congress – and they are divided along partisan, ideological and racial lines over Washington’s proper role in their lives.

Over time, the quarterly Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll has reported the following data about Americans’ current political and economic mood:

60% of those polled in the most recent Heartland Monitor say they are living the American Dream, consistent with the 59% who gave the same response in March 2011 and a testament to Americans’ resilience and confidence.
In April 2010, 70% of respondents said they thought the economy would improve in the next 12 months, compared with just 56% who expected improvement in December 2011, evidence of a worsening of Americans’ economic mood.
70% of respondents to the most recent Heartland Monitor Poll say the country is off on the wrong track, compared to 42% in April 2009, highlighting a significant rise in pessimism about politics as usual.
In the most recent Heartland Monitor Poll, 49% of respondents disapprove of the president’s performance, compared with 28% in April 2009.
If the election were held today, 39% of poll respondents who are registered to vote would re-elect President Obama, a figure identical to the percentage in January 2010. On the other end of the spectrum, 54% would not re-elect the president, only slightly more than the 50% recorded in January 2010.

To register for the Manchester event, please visit NH2012HeartlandMonitor.eventbrite.com.

EVENT DETAILS

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, January 7
Registration – 9:30 a.m.
Program – 10 a.m. to noon

LOCATION:
New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College
100 St. Anselm Drive
Manchester, NH 03102

Notes to Editors
Survey Methodology
The most recent poll was a nationally representative survey of American adults conducted November 30 – December 4, 2011, among N=1,200 American adults age 18+. The sample includes oversampling of 200 adults age 50+, with the data weighted to reflect age distribution of adult population. Respondents were reached via landline and cell phone. The survey has a margin of error of +/-2.83%.

Since April 2009, the Allstate/National Journal Heartland Monitor Polls have explored American attitudes on the changing economy. The 11 polls, conducted by Ed Reilly, Brent McGoldrick and Jeremy Ruch of FTI Strategic Communications, a communications-strategy consulting firm, have surveyed between 1,000 and 1,200 adults each time, with a margin of error ranging between 2.8 and 3.1 percentage points. To provide more detailed data, several surveys have oversampled specific populations such as young people, retirees and racial minorities.

About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer known for its “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®” slogan. Now celebrating its 80th anniversary as an insurer, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. For an overview of the other Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Polls, visit http://www.allstate.com/heartland-monitor. Additional information is available at www.storiesfromtheheartland.com.

About National Journal Group
National Journal is Washington’s premier source for 360-degree insight on politics and policy. With up-to-the-minute breaking news and analysis at NationalJournal.com, the essential intelligence of National Journal Daily, the knowledge and depth of National Journal magazine, and the comprehensive campaign coverage of National Journal Hotline, National Journal delivers everything you need to know to stay ahead of the curve in Washington.

About the Strategic Communications Practice of FTI Consulting
The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting, formerly known as FD, is one of the world’s most highly regarded communications consultancies. With more than 20 years of experience advising management teams in critical situations, the Strategic Communications practice supports clients in protecting and enhancing their reputation in the capital markets, society and the political environment. Services of the Strategic Communications practice are financial communications, corporate communications and public affairs, with specialty offerings that include strategy consulting, research, creative engagement, crisis and issues management, and change communications. The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is an established market leader in M&A communications and has been for many years.

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 3,700 employees located in 22 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management and restructuring. The company generated $1.4 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2010. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

Media Inquiries:

Matthew Clark, Senior Vice President
FTI Consulting
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matthew.clark@fticonsulting.com

Taylor West, Communications Director
National Journal Group
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News Releases: Allstate Asserts Confidence in People and Processes with Innovative Product

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0600

New "Claim Satisfaction Guarantee" delivers on commitment to customers
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Allstate (NYSE:ALL) continues to serve its policy holders better by becoming the first company, through its new Claim Satisfaction Guarantee, to promise its customers that they will be satisfied with their auto claim service or get a credit to their auto policy.

The Claim Satisfaction Guarantee reflects Allstate's ongoing commitment to its customers. Under the new feature, if an eligible customer is not happy, for any reason, with the service they receive on a paid auto claim, Allstate will provide a credit to the customer's auto policy. Built in large part on the talents of Allstate's agency owners, adjusters and claims representatives, the program separates Allstate from other insurers, making a bold statement about the company's trust in its people and its claim operation.

"The Claim Satisfaction Guarantee is more than a new feature for eligible standard auto customers," said Allstate Senior Executive Vice President, Agency Operations, and Chief Marketing Officer, Mark LaNeve. "It's also an assertion by this organization that we have complete confidence in our claims people, our agency owners, and our processes. We are certain that the Allstate team will exceed customer expectations."

Claim Satisfaction Guarantee was tested last year in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Georgia, where it was added, at no additional cost, to standard auto policies. With today's announcement, the feature will now be available in 31 states, with additional states planned in 2012. Under the feature, eligible customers who are dissatisfied in any way with the service on a paid auto claim can receive a credit to their premium if they express their dissatisfaction in writing within 180 days of the incident that triggered the claim.

Allstate customers are backed by one of the largest claims teams in the industry, available 24 hours a day every day of the year. Customers can talk to a representative any time of the day or night at 1-800-Allstate or file an online claim 24/7 at Allstate.com. Allstate guarantees repairs made at any Allstate Good Hands® Repair Network shop or Sterling Auto Body Center for as long as our customers own their cars. If it's not right, bring it back and it will be fixed. The new feature announced today takes this a step further for policy holders by guaranteeing their satisfaction with their auto claim experience, or they will receive a credit on their auto policy.

"If the customer isn't happy, then we haven't done our job," LaNeve said. "The Claim Satisfaction Guarantee backs up our commitment to deliver a complete, positive experience for the customer, and this feature, furthermore, will be one more way in which we distance ourselves from our competitors."

This feature is the latest chapter in Allstate's history of introducing innovative products and services to consumers. Allstate's Your Choice Auto product, which includes features like Accident Forgiveness, Deductible Rewards® and the Safe Driving Bonus® check, was introduced in 2004 and is now available to consumers in 46 states. Most recently, Allstate introduced "Good Hands Roadside" – a pay-as-you-go auto service program without a sign-up fee.

Contact:
Kevin Smith
847-402-5600
kevin.smith4@allstate.com

News Releases: Allstate Fan Fest to Entertain College Football Fans Prior to the 2012 BCS Bowl Games in New Orleans

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:10:00 -0600

Pop sensations Cee Lo Green and Kelly Clarkson to headline main stage performances before the Allstate® Sugar Bowl® and Allstate BCS National Championship™
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The Allstate Fan Fest is back and bigger than ever, returning to the Crescent City for the sixth year with a variety of fun and family-friendly activities and concert performances for college football fans and New Orleans residents leading up to the 78th Allstate® Sugar Bowl® and the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship™.

Nestled in the heart of the French Quarter in Jackson Square, this year's Allstate Fan Fest will feature live concerts from pop music stars, school pep rallies, marching bands and footballthemed activities to get fans excited for college football's most iconic BCS Bowl games.

Cee Lo Green will headline the festivities leading up to the Allstate BCS National Championship™ with a free concert on Jan. 8, while local legends The Neville Brothers will perform on the Allstate Fan Fest main stage on Jan. 7. Before the Allstate® Sugar Bowl®, fans will enjoy free performances from Kelly Clarkson on Jan. 2., and New Orleans' musicians Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue on Jan. 1.

College football fans of the participating Allstate® Sugar Bowl® and the Allstate BCS National Championship™ teams will have a chance to show their school spirit during high energy pep rallies featuring the schools' marching bands, mascots and cheerleaders the day before the Bowl games.

This year, Allstate invites fans to register on-site for a chance to win an on-field experience during trophy presentations after each BCS Bowl game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Also, the first 500 fans that check-in to Allstate Fan Fest on Foursquare will receive a free Allstate® Sugar Bowl® or Allstate BCS National Championship™ phone skin, courtesy of the title sponsor.

The traveling Allstate Tailgate Tour will return to Fan Fest where fans can test their football skills through a variety of interactive games, including a replica "Good Hands®" field goal kicking unit and the Legacy Museum - a hands-on, retrospective look back at the history of college football.

Members of the 2011 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, an award which honors college football players who stand out for their commitment to serving the community, will be recognized during a special introduction at Allstate Fan Fest and at halftime of the Allstate® Sugar Bowl®. While in New Orleans, Good Works Team® members will surprise more than 200 local children from the YMCA of Greater Orleans by teaching fundamental football skills as part of a special football clinic on Jan. 2.

The following activities will highlight this year's Allstate Fan Fest:

Sunday, Jan. 1

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Concert - 6:15 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 2

Virginia Tech Hokies Pep Rally - 1:30 p.m.
Michigan Wolverines Pep Rally - 2:45 p.m.
Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® Introduction - 6:00 p.m.
Kelly Clarkson Concert - 6:15 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 7

The Neville Brothers Concert - 6:15 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 8

LSU Tigers Pep Rally - 2:00 p.m.*
Alabama Crimson Tide Pep Rally - 4:00 p.m.*
Cee Lo Green with Eric Benet & Ahsan Concert - 6:15 p.m.

The Allstate Fan Fest is free to the public between the hours of 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, and Monday, Jan. 2, before the Allstate® Sugar Bowl®, and on Saturday, Jan. 7, and Sunday, Jan. 8, before the Allstate BCS National Championship™. Fan Fest is located at Jackson Square in the Jax Brewery parking lots off Decatur Street.

Allstate will celebrate its sixth year as the title sponsor of the Allstate® Sugar Bowl® held in New Orleans on Jan. 3, 2012. The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. CST. This year marks the second time the company has sponsored the Allstate BCS National Championship™, broadcast on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. CST on Jan. 9, 2012. Both BCS Bowl games will be played at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

*Times subject to change

Contact:
Stephanie Sheppard, Allstate
847-402-5600
Stephanie.Sheppard@allstate.com

News Releases: College Football Fans Get in the Allstate BCS National Championship™ Action with the Allstate® Championship Challenge

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:40:00 -0600

Fans can Make Predictions on Facebook Before and During the BCS Title Game for a Chance to Win Tickets to the 2013 BCS National Championship and Cool College Football Prizes
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Allstate Insurance Company (NYSE: ALL) is inviting fans to get in the game and be part of the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship™ with the "Allstate® Championship Challenge," where fans can make title game predictions for a chance to win a VIP trip to the 2013 BCS National Championship™ in Miami and other great prizes.

Fans can register for the "Allstate® Championship Challenge" by visiting www.allstatechallenge.com or www.facebook.com/allstate on their computer, tablet or mobile phone and begin predicting what they think will happen during the Allstate BCS National Championship™. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans at 8:30 p.m. EST on Jan. 9, 2012.

Beginning at kickoff on Jan. 9, fans can then showcase their college football savvy to friends by making in-game predictions based on a variety of football statistics and scenarios, including questions like "how many field goals will be kicked in the third quarter?" or "how will the next turnover occur?" Players compete against friends for bragging rights and receive points for each accurate prediction¹.

By registering for the sweepstakes, fans will be eligible to win a VIP trip for two and tickets to next year's BCS National Championship™ in Miami. In addition, at the conclusion of each quarter participants will be randomly selected to win college football-themed prizes, including a Weber® gas grill, Vizio 3D entertainment system, 2012 season tickets to the college football team of their choice and a VIP trip to the 2013 Allstate® Sugar Bowl® in New Orleans.

"The 'Allstate® Championship Challenge' is a fun and unique way for fans to experience and interact with the Allstate BCS National Championship™ while also showing off their college football smarts to friends," said Pam Hollander, senior director of sponsorship marketing for Allstate. "As title sponsor of the BCS title game, Allstate is all about enhancing the fan experience around college football's marquee event."

Fans can enter the "Allstate® Championship Challenge" at any point before or during the Allstate BCS National Championship™ and a live leader board will display updated player points standings which can be viewed by players' Facebook friends. Other quarterly prizes will include authentic college football jerseys and fan gear packages including sporting goods store gift cards.

The accuracy of any predictions will not affect the ability to enter the promotion or the odds of winning. Participants may enter without predicting.

For more information about the "Allstate® Championship Challenge," please visit www.allstatechallenge.com or www.facebook.com/allstate.

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¹The accuracy of any predictions will not affect the ability to enter the promotion or the odds of winning. Participants may enter without predicting.

Contact:

Laura Strykowski, Allstate Media Relations
847-402-5600
Laura.Strykowski@allstate.com

News Releases: NEW POLL: Baby Boomers Squeezed by Economic Uncertainty, Expect Later Retirement

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:27:00 -0600

11th Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll Finds Retirees and Younger Americans More Confident Than Near-Retirees
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The “Great Recession” and economic uncertainty of recent years have darkened expectations about retirement for millions of Americans near the end of their working lives, leaving many convinced they will need to remain in the workforce much longer than originally anticipated, according to poll results announced today by The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) and National Journal.

The 11th quarterly Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll explored Americans’ financial situations and attitudes toward retirement. The poll shows the recession has cast a shadow on the plans of “near-retirees”– Baby Boomer Americans age 50 or older who have not yet retired. On average, near-retirees expect to retire six years later than the age at which current retirees did. More than two-thirds of Baby Boomers (68%) expect to work in some form after retirement – about half say, out of necessity – while only 11% of current retirees report that they work.

“The impact of the recession on the middle class is larger than past recessions. Not only is long-term unemployment at record levels, but Baby Boomers now say they will have to retire six years later than previous retirees,” said Thomas J. Wilson, Allstate chairman, president and chief executive officer. “Sandwiched between the happily retired and the optimistic young, these near-retirees feel the pain of their declining home values and retirement savings and expect to work until 66 years of age. This profound decline in Baby Boomers’ retirement expectations has significant public policy and private market implications.”

According to the poll, near-retirees have different expectations about the sources of their retirement income and their financial security in retirement than current retirees. Both groups express a similar reliance on Social Security: 68% of retirees say it is a major source of income; 62% of near-retirees expect it to be. However, more than half (52%) of current retirees cite a pension as a major income source, while only 37% of near-retirees expect the same. Meanwhile, 34% of near-retirees expect part-time work to be a major income source, while only 8% of current retirees report part-time work due to economic necessity. While 79% of current retirees say they’re confident about their retirement security, including 33% who are “very confident,” only 67% of near-retirees say the same, and only 19% say they are “very confident.”

“For those approaching retirement, the sense of security expressed by many of today’s retired seniors looks like a ship that is sailing beyond reach,” said Ronald Brownstein, editorial director of National Journal Group. “This survey captures a palpably greater degree of anxiety among near-retirees – families that have been exposed more directly to the battering of the job, housing, and stock markets. Many of them have been paddling so hard to stay above the waves of the Great Recession that they have difficulty imagining a time when they can confidently lay down their oars.”

Key findings from the 11th Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll (PDF) include:

Many Americans feel the pain as the recession continues to be a game-changer – and delays Baby Boomer retirements – while current retirees and younger Americans firmly believe in the retirement promises of the American Dream.
- Near-retirees (Baby Boomers aged 50+ who are not yet retired) expect to retire, on average, at the age of 66. Current retirees retired at 60 on average – which is about when younger Americans (the Millennial generation, ages 18-29) expect to retire.
- Only 27% of near-retirees expect their retirement to be more secure than their parents’ retirement, and 47% expect it to be less secure. 42% of current retirees say their retirement is more secure than their parents’ was, and only 17% say it is less secure.
- Only 25% of near-retirees expect their retirement to be more comfortable than their parents’ retirement, and 39% expect it to be less comfortable. 47% of current retirees say their retirement is more comfortable than their parents’ was, and only 19% say it is less comfortable.
- 68% of near-retirees say it is very or somewhat likely that they will continue to work in some form. Only 11% of current retirees say they still work.

With the exception of Social Security, near-retirees have different expectations than current retirees about their sources of income and financial security in retirement.
- Social Security is a major income source for 68% of current retirees, and a similar 62% of Baby Boomer near-retirees say they expect it to be a major income source.
- A monthly pension is a major income source for 52% of current retirees, but only 37% of near-retirees expect the same.
- 401(k)s are a major income source for 16% of current retirees and are expected to be a major source by 39% of near-retirees.
- IRAs are a major income source for 18% of current retirees and are expected to be a major source by 27% of near-retirees.
- Income from part-time work is a major income source for just 8% of current retirees and is expected to be a major source for 34% of near-retirees.
- 79% of current retirees said they were “very” or “somewhat” confident they have enough money to provide a secure retirement, while only 67% of near-retirees expressed the same level of confidence.

Near-retirees overwhelmingly support the traditional Medicare system over a voucher system, including a strong majority of Republicans.
- 62% support the current Medicare system of direct payments to doctors. Only 17% support conversion of Medicare to a program that provides seniors with a fixed sum of money to purchase their own insurance. 58% of Republican near-retirees support continuation of the current system.

Americans believe that a secure retirement has more to do with their own hard work, savings, and investment than it does with an unpredictable stock market.
- 63% of Americans believe that a secure retirement depends more on their own actions, such as working hard, saving and investing. This includes a strong majority of retirees (65%), near-retirees (57%), and those 18-49 (65%).
- 30% believe that a secure retirement depends more on events out of their control, such as events that affect the stock market.

Despite continued economic uncertainty and continued concerns about state of the country, Americans are increasingly more optimistic about America’s long-term prosperity, the direction of the economy and their personal financial situation.
- 70% of Americans believe that things in the country are “seriously off on the wrong track,” while only 20% believe the country is “headed in the right direction.”
- Americans are more optimistic about the direction of the economy than they were in October. A total of 56% now believe the economy will improve over the next 12 months, compared to 50% in October, and just 36% say it will worsen, compared to 46% in October.
- On their personal financial situations, Americans are more optimistic than has been measured in the two years over which the Heartland Monitor Poll has tracked this question. A total of 44% say they expect their personal financial situation to improve by this time next year, while 14% say it will get worse.
- President Obama’s approval rating remains at 44%, identical to October, which was the lowest rating in the Heartland Monitor Poll’s history.
- 38% of Americans say they would vote to re-elect President Obama, while 53% say they would vote for someone else. This is a slight deterioration from the 41% who would re-elect and 51% who would vote for someone else measured in October and represents a low mark for the president.

Notes to Editors

Survey Methodology
A nationally representative survey of American adults conducted November 30 – December 4, 2011, among N=1,200 American adults age 18+. The sample includes oversampling of 200 adults age 50+, with the data weighted to reflect age distribution of adult population. Respondents were reached via landline and cell phone. The survey has a margin of error of +/-2.83%.

About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer known for its “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®” slogan. Now celebrating its 80th anniversary as an insurer, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. For an overview of the other Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Polls, visit http://www.allstate.com/heartland-monitor. Additional information is available at www.storiesfromtheheartland.com.

About National Journal Group
National Journal is Washington’s premier source for 360-degree insight on politics and policy. With up-to-the-minute breaking news and analysis at NationalJournal.com, the essential intelligence of National Journal Daily, the knowledge and depth of National Journal magazine, and the comprehensive campaign coverage of National Journal Hotline, National Journal delivers everything you need to know to stay ahead of the curve in Washington.

About the Strategic Communications Practice of FTI Consulting
The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting, formerly known as FD, is one of the world’s most highly regarded communications consultancies. With more than 20 years of experience advising management teams in critical situations, the Strategic Communications practice supports clients in protecting and enhancing their reputation in the capital markets, society and the political environment. Services of the Strategic Communications practice are financial communications, corporate communications and public affairs, with specialty offerings that include strategy consulting, research, creative engagement, crisis and issues management, and change communications. The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is an established market leader in M&A communications and has been for many years.

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 3,700 employees located in 22 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management and restructuring. The company generated $1.4 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2010. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

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News Releases: Community Heroes, Rodney Peete Kick Off Allstate's National "Give Back Day" in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0600

Citizens can join Allstate's Give Back Day movement through local volunteer events
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For the fourth consecutive year, Allstate Insurance Company is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by encouraging individuals to volunteer in their communities on MLK Day 2012 (Jan. 16) through its Give Back Day program (allstate.com/givebackday). Former NFL quarterback and co-founder of the HollyRod Foundation Rodney Peete is helping launch the program along with four outstanding community heroes who are recognized as leading volunteers in their communities. Peete and the four Heroes will be guiding Give Back Day activities in their home cities with Allstate.

The four exemplary individuals who have been named as 2012 Allstate Give Back Day Heroes are:

Joyce Calvin, Chicago
Robert Cradle,Baltimore
John Darjean, Dallas
Alexandria Phillips, Atlanta

"The Allstate Give Back Day Heroes are remarkable individuals who selflessly give back, keeping Dr. King's legacy alive through their passionate commitment to service," said Vicky Dinges, vice president of public social responsibility for Allstate. "Their volunteer efforts reflect the values and causes important to Allstate and communities across America. We hope their stories inspire others to put their good hands to work in their own communities every day and on Jan. 16, in honor of Dr. King."

On behalf of the Give Back Day Heroes, Allstate is making a donation of $2,500 to a charity of each hero's choice. These remarkable individuals help create positive, sustainable change in their communities by volunteering to address important causes like domestic violence, economic empowerment and mentoring at-risk youth. Heroes will attend The King Center's "Salute to Greatness" Awards in Atlanta on Jan.14, 2012, for a celebration of individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence in leadership.

In addition, Peete will be attending a special Allstate Give Back Day volunteer event in Atlanta on MLK Day 2012. "It is an honor for me to be associated with this committed and selfless group of heroes. I have always believed in getting involved in causes that you are passionate about, and it's great to see these individuals mirroring the spirit of Dr. King by giving back," said Peete, who spent 16 years in the NFL as a quarterback. Peete and wife Holly's HollyRod Foundation, which helps those living with autism and Parkinson's disease, is currently developing plans to open their first "HollyRod4kids Compassionate Care Center for Autism" in Los Angeles, a central location where families in the autism community can go for support, guidance, treatment and hope.

Individuals interested in participating in Allstate Give Back Day 2012 can visit allstate.com/GiveBackDay to find local volunteer opportunities via VolunteerMatch, an online search engine promoting volunteerism and civic engagement by matching volunteers with charitable organizations and non-profits. Visitors to the website can view profiles of the four Allstate Give Back Day Heroes and learn about their community involvement through a series of video interviews. In 2011, more than 1,500 Allstate employees, agency owners and community members volunteered in dozens of cities across the country on Give Back Day.

Allstate's 2012 Give Back Day Heroes

Joyce Calvin, Chicago - A survivor of domestic violence, Joyce Calvin founded Women of Valor Ministry (WOVM), a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging, empowering and equipping women and girls to develop their full potential. Since its inception, WOVM has reached more than 10,000 women through skills development, domestic violence workshops, health and wellness conferences, one-on-one interaction and retreats. Calvin also serves as a project coordinator for the All Faiths Against Domestic Violence Project at the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Networks. In 2011, she published her first book, Sister to Sister Support for the Abused Woman: Beauty for Ashes. Calvin currently serves as president of the Women in Ministry and Business Alliance (WIMBA) and executive director of WOVM.

Robert Cradle, Baltimore - In 2001, Robert Cradle was running a successful barbershop when he realized that he wanted his career to make more of an impact. He decided to put his skills to use and started Rob's Barbershop Community Foundation (R.B.C.F), which provides grooming services for the homeless and children in need throughout Baltimore. Over the past ten years, the projects sponsored by R.B.C.F. have provided over 16,000 services to 6,000 homeless and/or individuals in need. The foundation currently has shops operating at transitional shelters and drug treatment programs. Baltimore's community members who otherwise could not afford these types of services are now able to attend job interviews or school with a neat and clean appearance, not to mention a heightened sense of self-confidence. In 2010, Cradle was granted the NAACP Humanitarian Award for his extensive work in the Baltimore community.

John Darjean, Dallas - John Darjean has served as a mentor and coach for the past ten years, teaching inner-city youth the fundamentals of baseball in an effort to keep them off the streets and out of trouble. Darjean grew up in a rough neighborhood and struggled in school but baseball was the one thing that helped keep him out of trouble. After four years playing minor league baseball for the New York Yankees, Darjean started Majors 2 Minors, a baseball league for inner-city kids. He also co-founded the Dallas Baseball Alliance, a program leveraging the fundamentals of baseball to teach kids discipline and life skills. A lifelong volunteer with the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, having endured sickle cell traits since birth, Darjean also volunteers with the Dallas Police Athletic League and the American Cancer Society.

Alexandria Phillips, Atlanta - Never-ending compassion for humankind was instilled in Alexandria Phillips at a very early age. Phillips was five years old when she moved with her mother from their hometown near Kansas City, Mo., to the Dominican Republic for a year-long stay in a poverty stricken village. In 2011, she served as Haiti Team intern at the Clinton Foundation and worked for the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. She was also recently named an Opportunity Nation Scholar. Phillips, 21, is currently a senior at Spelman College in Atlanta where she is majoring in International Studies and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, the Student United Way, Actively Changing Tomorrow through Service (ACTS) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals. After graduation, Phillips hopes to work for a non-profit.

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Contact:

Kate Hollcraft
(847) 402-5600
kate.hollcraft@allstate.com

News Releases: License to Save Report Finds Graduated Driver Licensing Could Save 2,000 Lives and $13.6 Billion Annually

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:17:00 -0600

Allstate Foundation Parent-Teen Driving Agreement helps parents start safe driving talk
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License to Save Report
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The Allstate Foundation License to Save Report, developed in conjunction with the National Safety Council, shows that if all states implemented comprehensive graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws, an estimated 2,000 lives could be saved. Further, if all 50 states were to enact comprehensive GDL laws, it could generate savings of $13.6 billion per year.

The report findings are timely, as Congress readies to consider reauthorization of highway and infrastructure spending – legislation that historically has included bold public health and safety measures.

Novice teenage drivers are the most likely drivers on the road to have car accidents. In fact, 16-year-old drivers have crash rates two times greater than 18-to-19-year-old drivers and four times that of older drivers.

GDL helps new drivers gain experience under supervised and less risky conditions. The most comprehensive GDL laws include nighttime driving restrictions, passenger limits, cell phone and texting bans, mandatory behind-the-wheel driving time, minimum entry age for learner's permit (16), and age 18 before full licensure. In some states that have enacted strong GDL laws, the incidence of teenage driving related deaths have dropped by as much as 40 percent.

"Teen driving deaths are a real public health crisis," explained Vicky Dinges, vice president of public social responsibility, Allstate. "What's worse is that these deaths are avoidable. We can take very simple, common sense steps that would protect young drivers across the country. Our Allstate agents see firsthand the dangers for young drivers on the road and as a company we are committed to putting an end to this epidemic."

More than 81,000 people were killed in crashes involving drivers ages 15 to 20 in the decade from 2000 to 2009, making teen driving crashes the leading cause of teen deaths nationwide.

In addition to the lives lost, the total cost to the nation of crashes involving teen drivers in 2009 was estimated at $38.3 billion. These costs include wage and productivity losses, medical expenses, administrative expenses for public and private insurance, police and legal costs, motor vehicle damage, employers' uninsured costs and fire losses. These costs were paid by employers, state and local governments and by citizens through taxes, fees and insurance premiums.

"Over the last 20 years, graduated driver licensing laws have saved an estimated 15,000 lives. These laws can save thousands of American lives and save billions of dollars for consumers, businesses and state and local governments," said Janet Froetscher, president and CEO of the National Safety Council. "Our elected officials do not have many opportunities during their careers to take action that will save thousands of lives and billions of dollars in one legislative action. This is one of those times."

To review the complete report and related content, visit www.allstatenewsroom.com.

Coming to Agreement

GDL laws are minimum standards that can help keep teens safer on the road; however, the more that parents are involved in their teen's driving experience, the more likely they will be a safer driver and passenger. To help educate parents and teens about the safety measures that keep drivers protected, The Allstate Foundation created a new free Parent-Teen Driving Agreement. The agreement can help parents and their teens make safer decisions when they get behind the wheel and when they ride as passengers with their friends.

"The Parent-Teen Driving Agreement helps open the door for a conversation about safe driving with your teen," said Dinges. "The agreement works best when it is followed by actions demonstrating those safe driving behaviors you want your teens to engage in, and reinforcing those behaviors with continued, evolving discussion as your teen is exposed to new driving situations."

The new agreement provides the opportunity for parents to discuss their teen's responsibilities when driving or riding as a passenger in a car driven by another teen, and to decide together on the consequences when those responsibilities aren't met. The agreement encourages discussion about several different issues that affect safe driving behavior, including:

No texting or cell phone use while driving - Cell phone calls and texting increase crash risk significantly, and teens are particularly affected.
Wearing a seatbelt - Using lap/shoulder belts can reduce the risk of dying in a car crash by 45%.
Stopping distractions - In 2009, 16 percent of all fatal crashes for people under the age of 20 were reported to involve distracted driving.
Slowing down - In 2009, speed-related crashes accounted for 34% of fatalities among 16-to-19-year-olds.
Driving during the day - Nearly half the teens that died in car crashes in 2009 were killed between 3 p.m. and midnight.
Limiting the number of passengers - The presence of one passenger increases the chance of a fatal crash; the presence of one male passenger nearly doubles those odds.
Being a safe passenger – Being a responsible passenger can help other drivers be safer. In addition to not having more people in the car with a teen driver than is allowed under law, responsible passengers can offer to make a call or send a text for the driver, refuse to get into the car when the driver is drunk or drugged, and avoid risky situations.
No drinking or drugs - Thirteen percent of high school seniors reported driving under the influence of marijuana, a number nearly equivalent to those who reported driving under the influence of alcohol.
Getting good grades - Good grades aren't just important for your teen's future career, they are also indicative of safe driving behavior. Studies have shown a strong correlation between getting good grades and being safe on the road.

Parents can get tailored agreements for their particular state that includes information on the GDL laws applicable to their teen by visiting www.allstatefoundation.org/parent-teen-agreement.

Methodology
The Allstate Foundation License to Save Report estimates of lives saved were generated using a 2007 study which analyzed the effect of graduated driver licensing (GDL) programs to produce percentage reduction estimates compared to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) estimate of the number of young driver-related fatalities in each state. In addition, two additional elements of GDL laws which were not examined in the 2007 study, were given a conservative value of 7 percent fatal crash reduction, and teen cell phone bans were given a 14 percent fatal crash reduction factor, based on estimates from NHTSA and the National Safety Council. The License to Save Report's dollars saved estimates were calculated by applying NHTSA's estimate of the number of fatalities in crashes involving young drivers to the average cost of motor vehicle crashes. For a detailed accounting of the estimates made in The Allstate Foundation License to Save Report, please visit www.allstatenewsroom.com.

About the National Safety Council
The National Safety Council (www.nsc.org) saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the roads through leadership, research, education and advocacy.

News Releases: Allstate to Present at Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:34:00 -0600

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The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL), the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer, announced that Thomas J. Wilson, its chairman, president and chief executive officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference at 8 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, Dec. 7. The conference is being held at the Goldman Sachs Conference Center in New York.

A webcast of the presentation can be accessed at www.allstateinvestors.com. For those unable to hear the live event, a webcast replay will be posted on the investor relations and executive speeches sections of the company’s website shortly after the presentation ends.

News Releases: Allstate Roadside Services Announces Innovative Mobile Location Technology that Drives Efficiency and Best-in-Class Roadside Service

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:10:00 -0600

Nationwide automated call routing and enhanced dispatch services utilize AT&T Location Information Services
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Allstate Roadside Services, one of the nation's leading providers of roadside assistance, together with AT&T* and TechnoCom Corporation™, today announced plans to launch an automated caller location and verification technology that will significantly enhance the roadside experience of customers on the road. The launch is planned for mid-December.

Utilizing real-time location data obtained automatically from either a landline or mobile telephone, AT&T Location Information Services utilizing TechnoCom's Location Platform™ will, with the driver's permission, enable call center representatives at Allstate Roadside Services to identify and immediately communicate a disabled vehicle's location to service representatives and providers and allow for faster, more efficient response times. By integrating this technology with an industry-leading dispatch process, Allstate is positioned to better optimize the customer experience.

"When drivers are stranded on the road, it's up to us to get them the service they need as quickly as possible", said Anthony M. Royer, president, Allstate Roadside Services. "Accurately determining the caller's location is critical. This technology better enables both our call center representatives as well as our road service providers to reach our customers even faster than before."

"The solution we're providing to Allstate Roadside Services is an example of how businesses today are finding unique ways to utilize location-based services to help improve the customer experience," said Chris Hill, vice president of Advanced Mobility Solutions, AT&T Business Solutions.

The AT&T Location Information Services platform allows network-based location information to be obtained from wireless or landline communication devices and corporate assets, across a variety of wireless carriers and for most device types. It is designed to help improve productivity and give better visibility into employee or customer location.

"We are excited to see how real-time, universal location insight impacts the caller experience and service events to provide extensive operational efficiencies throughout Allstate's Roadside Services," said Mario Proietti, CEO of TechnoCom.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T │DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

About TechnoCom
TechnoCom Corporation is a leading provider of products and services to enable wireless location solutions for enterprises, wireless carriers, and service providers. TechnoCom helps its customers efficiently implement, optimize and manage location solutions for E911 and commercial location-based services. TechnoCom Location Platform is a turn-key, enterprise location-based services platform that delivers operational efficiencies, cost savings and ubiquitous device access to location and messaging.

The company's flagship Location eXchange Server™ and LocationAssurance Manager® platforms allow efficient implementation of wireless location solutions and continuous, automated oversight into location system performance.

Founded in 1995 and privately held, TechnoCom has been selected by Deloitte as one of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Los Angeles for four consecutive years. TechnoCom's customers include AT&T, Bell Mobility, Cricket, Cross Country Automotive Services, Openwave, Sprint Nextel, TELUS, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. For more information about TechnoCom, please visit www.technocom-wireless.com.

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News Releases: New on Allstate.com: Click Here to Buy Life Insurance

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:10:00 -0600

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If you believe buying life insurance has to be a hassle, Allstate has news for you - it's now possible to purchase life insurance entirely online.

On November 19, Allstate became one of only a handful of insurance carriers in the United States to offer an online "quote-and-buy" option for a life insurance policy. A customer who views a quote for TrueTermsm term life insurance on allstate.com has the option to click further to fill out a simplified application and purchase the policy, subject to approval by Allstate. Alternatively, the customer can take the application to an Allstate agency to complete the purchase.

"Our goal was to create a better shopping experience for customers by enabling them to act immediately after viewing a life insurance quote," said J. Wayne Kullman, vice president, Allstate Financial Direct sales and fulfillment. "As we tested this new online feature, it became clear that many customers appreciate the convenience of one-stop shopping and buying for their life insurance needs."

For more information, read the TrueTerm description and click through to the quote page at www.myallstatefinancial.com/life-insurance/term-life-insurance.aspx.

Life insurance is issued by Allstate Life Insurance Company, Northbrook, Ill.; Lincoln Benefit Life Company, Lincoln, Neb.; American Heritage Life, Jacksonville, Fla.; and in New York, by Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York, Hauppauge, N.Y.

News Releases: Allstate and Sterling Autobody Give the Gift of Transportation During the Thanksgiving Holiday

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:55:00 -0600

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During the week of Thanksgiving, Allstate Insurance Company and Sterling Autobody Centers will lend a helping hand to families and charities in need of reliable transportation. The companies are donating refurbished automobiles through the National Auto Body Council's (NABC) Recycled Rides Program. The vehicles have been restored to "like new" condition by technicians at Sterling shops around the country.

"Our participation in the Recycled Rides Program is an extension of Allstate's commitment to serve the communities in which we do business," said Randy Hanson, Allstate Auto director. "It is an honor to provide reliable transportation and help get families across the country to their jobs, doctor's appointments or other places they couldn't go without a ride."

Recycled Rides donation events are scheduled to happen simultaneously in multiple cities during the week of Thanksgiving on Monday, November 21 and Tuesday, November 22. The list of events, times and locations is below.

"Sterling Autobody Centers has adopted the National Auto Body Council's Recycled Rides project as a corporate initiative," said Nick Notte, president of Sterling Autobody Centers and the National Auto Body Council's 2011 Recycled Rides co-chair. "It makes perfect sense - using the resources of insurers and suppliers to provide the canvas on which repairers can showcase their craft as an art, and to benefit deserving charities and families around the country! Who wouldn't want to participate?"

"Allstate has committed 60 vehicles for 2011, more than any single insurer participant," said Notte. "We at Sterling responded in kind, agreeing to restore 36 vehicles, more than any single repairer or consolidator. We look forward to changing the lives of the many families and organizations that we'll touch on Ride-Away-Day."

Sterling Autobody was founded in 1997 with a mission to redefine the collision repair experience. With a commitment to providing safe, high-quality repairs, while returning the car to the customer as quickly as possible, we developed a unique repair process and began building our own state-of-the art facilities. In 2001, Allstate Non-Insurance Holdings purchased Sterling Autobody Centers to offer consumers the option of a superior automotive claims experience with guaranteed high-quality repairs. Sterling Autobody Centers operates more than 60 vehicle repair facilities in 16 states, with a Store Support Center in Natick, Massachusetts.

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Donation Events on Monday, November 21
COLORADO	MICHIGAN
Thornton Sterling Autobody Center 631 E. 120th Avenue Thornton, Colorado 80233 Monday, November 21 @ 10:30 a.m. Recipient: Veteran with Volunteers of America	Livonia Autobody Center 13345 Merriman Road Livonia, Michigan 48105 Monday, November 21 @ 10 a.m. Recipient: Family with 800 Charities
Centennial Sterling Autobody Center 6870 South Jordan Road Centennial, Colorado 80112 Monday, November 21 @ 3 p.m. Recipient: Veteran with Volunteer of America	Madison Heights Autobody Center 31191 Stephenson Highway Madison Heights, Michigan 48071 Monday, November 21 @ 3 p.m. Recipient: Family with 800 Charities
GEORGIA	NORTH CAROLINA
Alpharetta Sterling Autobody Center 1780 Hembree Road Alpharetta, Georgia 30004 Monday, November 21 @ 11 a.m. Recipient: Military family w/ Georgia National Guard	Charlotte Sterling Autobody Center 1142 McAlway Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 Monday, November 21 @ 11:30 a.m. Recipient: Family w/ Military Order of the Purple Hearts
Duluth Sterling Autobody Center 3274 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Duluth, Georgia 30098 Monday, November 21 @ 3 p.m. Recipient: Family with Sugar Hill Impact Ministries	OHIO
	Cuyahoga Falls Autobody Center 26 East Steels Corners Road Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44224 Monday, November 21 @ 1 p.m. Recipient: Women's Shelter
ILLINOIS	TEXAS
Lombard Sterling Autobody Center 816 East Roosevelt Road Lombard, Illinois 60148 Monday, November 21 @ 9:30 a.m. Recipient: Veterans with Volunteers of America	Austin (South) Sterling Autobody Center 1300 West Ben White Boulevard Austin, Texas 78704 Monday, November 21 @ 4 p.m. Recipient: Foundation for Homeless
MARYLAND	UTAH
Glen Burnie Sterling Autobody Center 112 Holsum Way Glen Burnie, Maryland 21060 Monday, November 21 @ 5 p.m. Recipient: Family with Marathon of Miracles	Midvale Sterling Autobody Center 7110 South 400 West Midvale, Utah 84047 Monday, November 21 @ 1 p.m. Recipient: Family with Salt Lake CAP - Head Start
Donation Events on Tuesday, November 22
GEORGIA	Marietta Sterling Autobody Center 1371 Bells Ferry Road Marietta, Georgia 30066 Tuesday, November 22 @ 3 p.m. Recipient: Tommy Noblis Center
Decatur Autobody Center 2818 East Ponce de Leon Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30030 Tuesday, November 22 @ 10 a.m. Recipient: Family w/ Fellowship Bible Church of Roswell
Lawrenceville Sterling Autobody Center 942 Hurricane Shoals Road Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043 Tuesday, November 22 @ 3 p.m. Recipient: Military family w/ Georgia National Guard