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)

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))

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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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SIGNATURE

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.

Date: November 18, 2009

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Exhibit 99

NEWS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Joseph P. Lacher, Jr. to Lead Allstate’s Property and Casualty Business

Northbrook, Ill., (November 16, 2009) — The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) today announced that Joseph P. Lacher, Jr., 40, has been named president of Allstate Protection.  In this role, Lacher will lead all of Allstate’s property and casualty offerings serving over 17 million American households. He will serve as a member of the senior management team and report to Thomas J. Wilson, Allstate’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. Lacher will join Allstate effective November 30, 2009.

“In today’s very competitive environment, success comes down to leadership and high performance. Our goal is to have the strongest possible leadership team with the optimal mix of talent, expertise and experience,” said Wilson.  “In Joe we are adding a recognized leader with an outstanding track record of success. We look forward to having him on our team as we reinvent to build a foundation for sustainable growth.”

From 2002 to 2009 Lacher served as the chief executive officer of Personal Insurance and executive vice president at Travelers.  In 2006 he also assumed responsibility for small commercial insurance as the executive vice president of Personal Insurance and Select Accounts.  These businesses represent approximately 45 percent of Travelers’ premiums.  During his tenure at Travelers, which began in 1991, Lacher held a variety of leadership positions, including senior vice president of Pricing, Product and Underwriting for Personal Lines, senior vice president of Strategic Distribution for Personal Lines and chief financial officer of Select Accounts.

“Having competed against Allstate for my entire career, I know just how phenomenal the Allstate brand, distribution network and organization really are,” said Lacher. “It is a first class organization with a first class leadership team and a commitment to be even better. I am excited about this opportunity.”

“Joe’s deep industry experience and track record of success will allow him to make an immediate contribution to driving progress,” Wilson concluded.

Lacher succeeds George Ruebenson who is retiring after nearly 40 years of service to Allstate.  Ruebenson remains at Allstate through December 31, 2009 and will work closely with Lacher to ensure a smooth and effective transition.

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The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®” slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help more than 17 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.

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