Allstate Corp. News

Allstate Estimates $1.7 Billion in Q1 Catastrophe Losses

Allstate Corp. said pre-tax catastrophe losses for the first quarter are expected to be about $1.7 billion, with about $1.3 billion occurring during the month of March. Losses in March were attributed to 10 events with 75% of losses related …

Laid Off Tech Workers Are About to Get Help—From Allstate

Allstate Corp. plans to tap the pool of recently fired tech workers to help the insurer overhaul its business. The company—best known for auto and home policies—is investing in technology including artificial intelligence and telematics, which sets premiums based on …

Allstate Readies Investors for Q4 Loss of Up to $335M

Allstate Corp. on Wednesday said it expects to end 2022 in the red with a net loss of between $285 million and $335 million for the fourth quarter, and a combined ratio of 109.1. Estimated adjusted net loss for the …

Allstate Q3 Net Income in the Red; Continues Efforts to ‘Restore Property-Liability Margins’

Allstate Corp. said it recorded a third quarter net loss applicable to common shareholders of $694 million compared to net income of $508 million a year ago during the same time. Allstate’s Q3 combined ratio was an unprofitable 111.6 – …

Allstate to Sell Northbrook Headquarters in Strong Endorsement of Hybrid Work

Allstate Corp. plans to sell its headquarters building, marking the U.S. finance industry’s firmest endorsement yet of the desire to offer hybrid work after the pandemic. With many employees choosing to work remotely, the insurance giant will sell its offices …

Allstate Completes Sale of Life Insurance Company of New York

The Allstate Corp. moved closer to its complete exit from the life insurance and annuity business with the closing of the sale of its Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York to Wilton Re for approximately $400 million. The ALNY …

UPDATE 2: Global Re/Insurers Estimate Price Tag of Q3 Hurricanes & Quakes

Losses from Hurricane Maria and other recent 2017 natural catastrophes, including Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, the Mexico City earthquakes and other events, have led global insurers and reinsurers to issue profit warnings. Below are statements from insurers and reinsurers in …

Answer Financial Expands Insurance Comparison Site Into Homeowners Segment

Answer Financial, a personal lines insurance agency in the U.S., has expanded its insurance comparison platform to include homeowners and condo insurance. The expansion enables shoppers to compare rates and customize coverages from multiple homeowner insurers online. Answer represents several …

Allstate Names Macellaro President of Encompass

The Allstate Corp. has promoted Patrick Macellaro, vice president, Investor Relations, to president of the Encompass insurance companies. Macellaro will report to Don Civgin, president, Emerging Businesses. Macellaro has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance and finance …

Allstate: Texas Hail Event Accounts for Half of April Cat Losses

The Allstate Corp. announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of April 2016 of more than $600 million, pre-tax ($411 million after-tax). Half of the losses stem from one severe hail event in Texas last month. Catastrophe losses occurring in …