ALLSTATE CORP — Regulatory Filings 2011

May 12, 2011

*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): May 12, 2011

*THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION*

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

*Delaware*

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-11840	36-3871531
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2775 Sanders Road, Northbrook, Illinois	60062
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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*Section 7 — Regulation FD*

*Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure*

On May 12, 2011, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its estimated catastrophe losses for April, 2011. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this report.

*Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits*

*Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.*

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99	Registrant’s press release dated May 12, 2011

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*SIGNATURE*

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.

	By:	/s/ Jennifer M. Hager
		Name:	Jennifer M. Hager
		Title:	Vice President,
			Assistant General Counsel,
			and Assistant Secretary
Date:	May 12, 2011

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