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Allstate rewards "America's most improved driving city" with free gas

NORTHBROOK, Ill., (July 8, 2009) -- The Allstate Insurance Company (NYSE: ALL) today released its fifth annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report™." The report ranks America's 200 largest cities in terms of car collision frequency to identify which cities have the safest drivers according to Allstate data. This year's report highlights America's most improved motorists.

New national poll reveals economic abuse defined differently on Main Street than Wall Street

Jun. 23, 2009 NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- While 70 percent of Americans know people who are or have been victims of domestic violence, nearly the same percentage of Americans fail to see a connection between domestic violence and "economic abuse," according to a new national poll released by The Allstate Foundation.

Economic abuse is a tactic commonly used by abusers to control their victims' finances and prevent them from leaving a dangerous relationship. However, the survey also revealed nearly eight out of 10 Americans link economic abuse to Wall Street woes or irresponsible spending.

Urges Congress to pass Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STANDUP) Act

Jun. 23, 2009 Washington, D.C. -- Local teenagers, Montgomery County Police Captain Tom Didone and Members of Congress joined Allstate today to unveil its live display featuring nearly 5,000 key chains, which represent the alarming number of teens who die each year in teen-related car crashes.

High Tech Takes Root on the High Plains

May. 29, 2009 NORTHBROOK, Ill. - Allstate Insurance Company today opens an energy-efficient and environmentally conscious data centers in Rochelle, Ill.

The 65,000-square-foot facility is a secure, world-class hosting center to support Allstate’s information technology needs – enhancing the customer experience. This new center is targeted to meet LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

May. 19, 2009 Northbrook, Ill. - The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced a quarterly dividend of 20 cents on each outstanding share of the Corporation's common stock, payable in cash on July 1, 2009 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 29, 2009.

The company also announced that it completed its review of the U.S. Treasury's Capital Purchase Program, a component of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). "We applaud the Administration's decision to include insurers in the U.S. Treasury's programs. Given Allstate's strong capital and liquidity positions, however, we will not participate in this program," said Chairman, President and CEO Thomas J. Wilson.

November 8, 2007: (Baton Rouge, LA) — Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr. announced today that his office has filed suit against Allstate Insurance Company, Lafayette Insurance Company, Xactware, Inc., Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, LLC, Insurance Services Office, Inc., State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, USAA Casualty Insurance Company, Farmers Insurance Exchange, Standard Fire Insurance Company and McKinsey & Company for alleged violations of the Louisiana Monopolies Act.

November 8, 2007: (Baton Rouge, LA) — Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr. announced today that his office has filed suit against Allstate Insurance Company, Lafayette Insurance Company, Xactware, Inc., Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, LLC, Insurance Services Office, Inc., State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, USAA Casualty Insurance Company, Farmers Insurance Exchange, Standard Fire Insurance Company and McKinsey & Company for alleged violations of the Louisiana Monopolies Act.

10/05/2007 NORTHBROOK, Ill. - Working Mother magazine recently recognized Allstate as a "2007 Working Mother 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" for the 17th consecutive year. Supporting the success of women in the workplace has been at the heart of Allstate's commitment to a high-performance culture for many years.

In a workforce of more than 37,000 Allstate employees, almost 60 percent are women and nearly 30 percent are minorities.

CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2007 -- Edward M. Liddy has been elected to the Boeing board of directors, effective immediately.

Edward Liddy, 61, is current chairman of The Allstate Corporation, a position he has held since January 1999. He served as chief executive officer of Allstate from January 1999 to December 2006, president from January 1995 to May 2005, and chief operating officer from August 1994 to January 1999.

Edgier Visuals Represent Significant Departure From Past Campaigns

08/13/2007 NORTHBROOK, Ill - Recognizing that while four wheels move the body - two wheels move the soul, Allstate today unveiled an ad campaign that will promote motorcycle insurance by featuring real Allstate agents who ride bikes. The themed creative is designed to let bikers know that Allstate not only understands a riders' passion, but also speaks the language.