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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 11, 2003

THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


Delaware
 
1-11840
 
36-3871531
(State or other jurisdiction
of organization)		   (Commission
File Number)		   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

2775 Sanders Road Northbrook, Illinois
 
60062
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   Zip

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 402-5000


Item 5.    OTHER EVENTS

        On November 11, 2003, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.


Item 7.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT
NO.
   DESCRIPTION
99   Registrant's press release dated November 11, 2003.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.


 
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION

 
By
/s/  EMMA M. KALAIDJIAN      
  Name: Emma M. Kalaidjian
Title: Assistant Secretary

Dated: November 12, 2003

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EXHIBIT INDEX

NUMBER
   DESCRIPTION
99   Registrant's press release dated November 11, 2003.

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