<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000899051-17-000048.txt : 20170921
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20170921080047
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000899051-17-000048
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20170921
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170921
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170921

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ALLSTATE CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000899051
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331]
		IRS NUMBER:				363871531
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11840
		FILM NUMBER:		171095101

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2775 SANDERS ROAD
		CITY:			NORTHBROOK
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60062
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8474025000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2775 SANDERS ROAD
		CITY:			NORTHBROOK
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60062-7127
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<div><a name="s706E22E87B625DD7A5F59475EC7EB020"></a></div><div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:right;text-indent:648px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;"></font><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">Exhibit 99</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:right;text-indent:288px;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</font></div></div><div><br></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;"><img src="allstatea01a01a14.jpg" alt="allstatea01a01a14.jpg" style="height:92px;width:132px;"></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:36pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:36pt;">NEWS</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                   </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">Contacts:</font><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">Greg Burns&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;John Griek</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">Media Relations&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Investor Relations</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">(847) 402-5600&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;(847) 402-2800</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12pt;font-weight:bold;">Allstate Announces August 2017 Catastrophe Loss Estimate</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:11pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">NORTHBROOK, Ill., </font><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">September&#160;21, 2017</font><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">&#32;&#8211; The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance recoveries, for the month of </font><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">August 2017</font><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">&#32;of $593 million, pre-tax ($385 million after-tax). Catastrophe losses occurring in August comprised 6 events at an estimated net cost of $591 million, pre-tax, plus unfavorable reserve reestimates of prior reported catastrophe losses. Allstate previously announced $181 million, pre-tax ($118 million after-tax), in estimated catastrophe losses for the month of July 2017, bringing estimated catastrophe losses for the months of July and August 2017 to $774 million, pre-tax ($503 million after-tax). </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;"><br></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on Friday, August 25, 2017. Estimated gross catastrophe losses, excluding homeowners flood, totaled $576 million, pre-tax, which will be reduced by $23 million in anticipated reinsurance recoveries for a net estimated loss of $553 million. Hurricane Harvey estimated losses include approximately 55% related to auto coverages. We incurred estimated losses and expenses of $53 million not covered by our reinsurance related to commercial insurance, auto protection contracts and loss adjusting expenses in excess of our reinsurance allowances. Given the complexity of this event, we may experience a higher level of uncertainty in our estimates due to the inability of our customers to gain access to their homes and autos and submit claims. 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