Allstate Announces May Catastrophe Loss Estimate
NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of May 2016 of $202 million, pre-tax ($131 million after-tax). Catastrophe losses occurring in May comprised eight events at an estimated cost of $259 million, pre-tax, partially offset by favorable reserve reestimates for March and April 2016 events. Estimated catastrophe losses for the second quarter months of April and May 2016 total $835 million, pre-tax ($542 million after-tax).
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®." The Allstate brand's network of small businesses offers auto, home, life and retirement products and services to customers in the United States and Canada.
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