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): December 6, 2016
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-11840 | 36-3871531 | ||
(State or other | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
jurisdiction of incorporation) | File Number) | 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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 6, 2016, the Registrant announced that John Dugenske will be joining Allstate as executive vice president and chief investment officer in early 2017. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Dugenske’s selection is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Registrant’s press release dated December 6, 2016. | |
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SIGNATURES
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.
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION | ||
(Registrant) | ||
By: | /s/ Daniel G. Gordon | |
Name: | Daniel G. Gordon | |
Title: | Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary | |
Date: December 6, 2016 | ||
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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Greg Burns
(847) 402-5600
Allstate Names John Dugenske Chief Investment Officer
NORTHBROOK, Ill., December 6, 2016 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced that John Dugenske will be joining Allstate as executive vice president and chief investment officer in early 2017. Dugenske will oversee Allstate’s $81 billion investment portfolio.
Dugenske brings 25 years of experience in portfolio management, research and trading to Allstate, most recently as group managing director and global head of fixed income at UBS Global Asset Management, where he led a global team with a portfolio of over $200 billion and was a member of the UBS executive management team. Prior to UBS, he was managing director and head of European and Middle East Fixed Income at Lehman Brothers, and he held research and portfolio management roles at Deutsche Asset Management and NISA Investment Advisors, LLC.
“John’s experience managing a diverse portfolio of global investments and strong expertise in fixed income makes him an ideal fit for Allstate,” said Tom Wilson, chairman and chief executive officer. “His successful investment experience, intellect and leadership will enable us to continue to successfully execute our strategy to invest across a wide range of investments.”
“I was drawn by Allstate’s shared purpose, iconic brand, innovative approach to serving customers and strong management team,” Dugenske said. “I look forward to working with the talented team to continue advancing Allstate’s proactive investment strategy.”
About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer, protecting approximately 16 million households from life’s uncertainties through auto, home, life and other insurance offered through its Allstate, Esurance, Encompass and Answer Financial brand names. Now celebrating its 85th anniversary as an insurer, Allstate is widely known through the slogan “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®.” Allstate agencies are in virtually every local community in America. In 2015, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees and agency owners gave $36 million to support local communities.
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer, protecting approximately 16 million households from life’s uncertainties through auto, home, life and other insurance offered through its Allstate, Esurance, Encompass and Answer Financial brand names. Now celebrating its 85th anniversary as an insurer, Allstate is widely known through the slogan “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®.” Allstate agencies are in virtually every local community in America. In 2015, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees and agency owners gave $36 million to support local communities.
For more information on the company’s investments focus, visit www.allstateinvestments.com.
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