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 20, 2006
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
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36-3871531 |
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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:
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Section 5 — Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On December 20, 2006, the Registrant announced that James E. Hohmann had been named president and chief executive officer of Allstate Financial to succeed Casey J. Sylla, who will retire in early 2007. A copy of the press release announcing this leadership change is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Registrant’s press release dated December 20, 2006. |
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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 |
Date: December 20, 2006
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