UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 16, 2009
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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1-11840 |
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36-3871531 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2775 Sanders Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 402-5000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 8 — Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On November 16, 2009, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the selection of Joseph P. Lacher, Jr., as president of its Allstate Protection segment, effective as of November 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibits |
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99 |
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Registrant’s press release dated November 16, 2009 |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jennifer M. Hager |
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Jennifer M. Hager |
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Assistant Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary |
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Date: November 18, 2009
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