CSR Press Release

NORTHBROOK, IL - July 15, 2008 - Today Allstate announces the release of its fifth annual report on social responsibility, "Responsibility. Every day". Allstate was one of the first U.S. insurance and financial services companies to publish an annual Social Responsibility report.

"Many companies today talk about social responsibility, but Allstate lives it every day. Our commitment is reflected daily through company policies and initiatives designed to make a positive impact within our offices, throughout our marketplace and in our communities," said Vicky Dinges, assistant vice president, public social responsibility. "The report outlines our goals and achievements in this arena, providing employees, agency owners, customers and shareholders with another reason to take pride in their association with Allstate."

Allstate details its latest efforts to be a leading corporate citizen in the complete online report (www.allstate.com/socialresponsibility). The company is also offering a summary of key accomplishments and metrics in a brief printed brochure. The brochure is printed on Forest Stewardship Council-certified, 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper in a facility that is Green-e-certified and runs on 100 percent wind energy.

Allstate's 2007 Social Responsibility Report is divided into three major sections, reflecting a user-friendly way for the public to view:

Workplace: A description of the company's employee work environment and shared commitments

Corporate: Allstate's roles and responsibilities as a corporate citizen

For additional information about Allstate's 2007 Social Responsibility Report, visit www.allstate.com/socialresponsibility.

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 helps individuals in approximately 17 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow through approximately 14,900 exclusive agencies and financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada. Customers can access Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through Allstate agencies, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate® . Encompass® and Deerbrook® Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. The Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers.

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