Allstate Announces April 2023 Catastrophe Losses and Implemented Auto Rates

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NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of April of $799 million or $631 million, after-tax.

April month catastrophe losses include 12 events estimated at $872 million, with approximately 60% of the losses related to two wind and hail events, partially offset by favorable reserve reestimates for prior events.

During the month of April, the Allstate brand implemented auto rate increases of 8.6% across 13 locations, resulting in total brand premium impact of 1.6%.

“Allstate continued to implement significant auto insurance rate actions as part of our comprehensive plan to improve profitability. Since the beginning of the year, rate increases for Allstate brand auto insurance have resulted in a premium impact of 3.3%, which are expected to raise annualized written premiums by approximately $862 million,” said Jess Merten, Chief Financial Officer of The Allstate Corporation. Our implemented auto rate exhibit has been posted on allstateinvestors.com.

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