8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ALLSTATE CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jun 21, 2018)

Filed June 21, 2018For Securities:ALLALL-PJALL-PBALL-PHALL-PI

Summary

Allstate Corp (ALL) filed an 8-K on June 21, 2018, primarily to disclose estimated catastrophe losses for May 2018. This filing, through an attached press release, provides investors with timely information regarding a key driver of Allstate's profitability and underwriting results. Catastrophe losses can significantly impact an insurer's financial performance, and this disclosure allows investors to assess the potential impact on the company's earnings for the relevant period. The information is furnished under Regulation FD, ensuring broad public dissemination.

Key Highlights

  • 1Allstate Corp disclosed estimated catastrophe losses for May 2018 via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The disclosure was made through an attached press release dated June 21, 2018.
  • 3This information is important for understanding the impact of weather-related events on the company's financial performance.
  • 4The filing adheres to Regulation FD, ensuring equal access to material information for all investors.
  • 5The specific amount of estimated catastrophe losses for May 2018 is detailed in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose Allstate Corp's estimated catastrophe losses for the month of May 2018, as a means of complying with Regulation FD and providing timely information to investors.

The specific details of the estimated catastrophe losses for May 2018 are contained within the press release dated June 21, 2018, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.

Catastrophe losses are a significant factor that can impact an insurance company's profitability and underwriting results. Understanding these losses helps investors assess the potential financial impact on Allstate's earnings and overall financial health.

The press release containing the catastrophe loss information is 'furnished' and not 'filed' pursuant to Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K. This means it's being provided for informational purposes but doesn't carry the same legal implications as 'filed' information.