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 1, 2008
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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2775 Sanders Road |
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Northbrook, Illinois |
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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 December 1, 2008, the Registrant announced that Judith P. Greffin has been promoted to lead Allstate Investments, the Registrant’s investment operation. She will succeed Eric A. Simonson who will be retiring effective December 31, 2008. Mr. Simonson is currently a named executive officer of the Registrant, as set forth in the Registrant’s Notice of 2008 Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement filed April 2, 2008.
A copy of the press release announcing this leadership transition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibits |
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Exhibit No. |
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Registrant’s press release dated December 1, 2008 |
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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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THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION |
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/s/ JENNIFER M. HAGER |
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Jennifer M. Hager |
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Assistant Secretary |
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Date: December 1, 2008 |
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