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): October 26, 2009
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware |
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1-11840 |
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36-3871531 |
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Incorporation) |
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2775 Sanders Road |
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Northbrook, Illinois |
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60062 |
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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 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On October 26, 2009, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the retirement of George E. Ruebenson, president of its Allstate Protection segment, effective as of December 31, 2009. Mr. Ruebenson is a named executive officer of the Registrant. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Registrant’s press release dated October 26, 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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/s/ Jennifer M. Hager |
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Jennifer M. Hager |
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Assistant Vice President, |
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Assistant General Counsel, |
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and Assistant Secretary |
Date: October 27, 2009
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