How long has Allstate been around?
The Good Hands Since 1931\n\n For more than 85 years, we've been protecting customers from life's uncertainties and preparing them for the future. Learn about Allstate, from our products and programs to our people and philosophy.
Where did Allstate start?
Allstate was initially a mail-order company, like its parent, Sears, with its famous catalogs. The first Allstate agent debuted with a card table in the Sears Roebuck booth at the 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair in Chicago.
Who is Allstate merging with?
Allstate has agreed to acquire SafeAuto in a deal valued at $300 million, including a $270 million cash purchase price plus approximately $30 million in pre-close dividends of certain non-insurance assets.
What company did Allstate buy in 2011?
NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 7, 2011 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced that it has obtained all required regulatory approvals and closed its acquisition of Esurance and Answer Financial from White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM). The purchase price was approximately $1 billion.