/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Allstate Insurance Company, (NYSE: ALL), announced today the release of its 2009 social responsibility report, "When Good Hands® People Give Back…" at Allstate.com.

The annual accounting of the company's corporate citizenship presents the facts, figures and faces behind Allstate's commitment to responsible business practices, community involvement and social impact.

"Allstate's enduring commitment to social responsibility pays dividends for our customers, investors, employees and communities. It also reflects the founding mission on which our business was built–helping others when they need it most," said Vicky Dinges, assistant vice president, public social responsibility for Allstate. "This Social Responsibility Report is Allstate's report card on how well we are meeting our responsibility to society."

For the first time Allstate is using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework -- the world's leading standard for social responsibility reporting.

The report, presented in electronic format only through a customizable PDF and companion Web site, balances the data-intensive requirements of GRI with a compelling narrative, demonstrating Allstate's commitment to being an outstanding corporate citizen through a focus on:

• Responsible Business Practices - reinventing the way Allstate runs its business by focusing on doing what's right while becoming more efficient and reducing expenses.


• Community Involvement - Allstate invests time, talent and resources in local communities, addressing critical needs and building partnerships that strengthen individuals, families and organizations.


• Social Impact - The Allstate Foundation signature programs deliver breakthrough solutions to help overcome challenging societal issues like reducing teen driving deaths and enabling survivors of domestic violence to lead productive, independent lives.

Click here to read the report in its entirety or to customize your own PDF version by selecting sections of the report to view and share.

Click here to view Allstate and The Allstate Foundation's economic impact in each state.

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 is reinventing protection and retirement to help more than 17 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.

Allstate Corporation (OLD)

Allstate Corporation (OLD)

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 is reinventing protection and retirement to help more than 17 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.

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