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ALLSTATE CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Aug 18, 2022)

Filed August 18, 2022For Securities:ALLALL-PJALL-PBALL-PHALL-PI

Summary

This 8-K filing from Allstate Corp. (ALL) announces significant leadership changes within its executive team, primarily impacting the Property-Liability and Chief Financial Officer roles. Effective September 1, 2022, Mario Rizzo, previously CFO, has been promoted to President, Property-Liability of Allstate Insurance Company (AIC), receiving a notable increase in his base salary, annual incentive target, and target equity incentive. Jesse E. Merten, formerly President, Financial Products of AIC, will succeed Mr. Rizzo as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, also with adjusted compensation reflecting his new responsibilities. Additionally, the filing confirms the retirement of Glenn T. Shapiro, President, Property-Liability of AIC, effective September 30, 2022. Mr. Shapiro will receive a voluntary retirement payment of $1,100,000 and continued vesting of a pro-rated stock award, in exchange for non-solicitation and non-competition covenants. These executive transitions are part of broader organizational realignments, including John E. Dugenske's move to President, Investments and Corporate Strategy. Investors should monitor the performance and strategic direction under this new leadership team.

Key Highlights

  • 1Mario Rizzo promoted to President, Property-Liability of Allstate Insurance Company (AIC) effective September 1, 2022.
  • 2Jesse E. Merten appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective September 1, 2022.
  • 3Mr. Rizzo's compensation package significantly enhanced, including an increased base salary, annual incentive target (150% of salary), and target equity incentive opportunity (325% of salary).
  • 4Mr. Merten's compensation package adjusted for his new role, with an increased base salary, annual incentive target (125% of salary), and target equity incentive opportunity (300% of salary).
  • 5Glenn T. Shapiro, President, Property-Liability of AIC, to retire on September 30, 2022.
  • 6Mr. Shapiro to receive a voluntary retirement payment of $1,100,000 and continued vesting of a pro-rated stock award, subject to non-solicitation and non-competition clauses.
  • 7John E. Dugenske elected President, Investments and Corporate Strategy of AIC.

Frequently Asked Questions

The filing announces the promotion of Mario Rizzo from CFO to President, Property-Liability of AIC. Jesse E. Merten will succeed Mr. Rizzo as Executive Vice President and CFO. Glenn T. Shapiro, President, Property-Liability of AIC, is retiring, and John E. Dugenske has been appointed President, Investments and Corporate Strategy of AIC.

Mario Rizzo, moving to President, Property-Liability, will have an annual base salary of $850,000, an annual incentive target of 150% of salary, and a target equity incentive opportunity of 325% of salary. Jesse E. Merten, the new CFO, will have an annual base salary of $765,000, an annual incentive target of 125% of salary, and a target equity incentive opportunity of 300% of salary.

Glenn T. Shapiro will receive a payment of $1,100,000 by February 28, 2023, and continued vesting of a pro-rated portion of his 2020 performance stock award. This is in exchange for non-solicitation and non-competition covenants that extend through February 2024.

The appointments of Mario Rizzo and Jesse E. Merten as well as John E. Dugenske's new role are effective September 1, 2022. Glenn T. Shapiro's retirement is effective September 30, 2022, though he will serve as an advisor from September 1, 2022, to September 30, 2022.