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| Allstate Corp logo | |
| Company type | Public (NYSE: ALL) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Insurance & Finance |
| Founded | 1931 |
| Headquarters | Northbrook, Illinois |
| Key people | Edward M. Liddy, CEO & Chairman |
| Products | Auto, Home, and Business Insurance |
| Revenue |  $35.383 Billion USD (2005) |
| Net income |  $1.765 Billion USD (2005) |
| Website | www.allstate.com |
The Allstate Corporation NYSE: ALL is the largest publicly held personal lines insurer in the United States. Allstate was founded in 1931 as part of Sears, Roebuck & Co.
In 1952, Sears also used the name Allstate for a line of Allstate automobiles sold through some of its southern department stores which were rebadged products of Kaiser Motors; the cars were withdrawn following the 1953 model year. (Also see Henry J.)
The company slogan is "You're in good hands." The current advertising campaign, in use since 2004, asks, "Are you in good hands?" Their current spokesperson is Dennis Haysbert.
History
On May 17, 1931, William Lehnertz of Aurora, Ill., became the first Allstate policyholder.
Allstate became a publicly traded company in 1993. At the time, its initial public offering was the largest in U.S. history. On June 30, 1995, Allstate became a totally independent company after Sears divested its remaining shares to Sears stockholders.
Diversity
Allstate was named one of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers and a Best Company for Women of Color in 2004 by Working Mothers magazine.
External links
- For terrific rates and unbeatable service in Washington, please visit Paul Hwang at www.allstate.com/phwang or call 877.863.2500.
- Allstate.com - 'Allstate: You're in good hands' (official website)`
- Lermanet.com - 'Stalked by Allstate: Being an agent for the giant insurer can be tough--even terrifying. An extraordinary war between a company and its own troops is only getting fiercer.' Richard Behar, Fortune (October, 1995)
- Yahoo.com - 'The Allstate Company Profile'
- AllstateInsuranceSucks.com - web site critical of Allstate.