Allstate Announces May 2022 Catastrophe Losses and Implemented Auto Rates

Rhea-AI Summary

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced estimated catastrophe losses for May totaling $436 million, or $344 million after-tax, primarily due to wind and hail in Texas, the Midwest, and Canada. The company reported total catastrophe losses of $752 million for April and May. In response to inflationary impacts on auto insurance severities, Allstate implemented rate increases averaging 8.1% across 49 locations, resulting in a $180 million premium impact in May.

Positive

• Implemented rate increases totaling $180 million in May.
• Achieved a total insurance premium impact of 0.7% from rate increases.

Negative

• Reported catastrophe losses of $436 million in May, negatively impacting profitability.
• Total catastrophe losses reached $752 million for April and May, raising concerns about financial stability.

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of May of $436 million or $344 million, after-tax. May catastrophe losses included 14 events, primarily wind and hail in Texas, the Midwest and Canada, estimated at $423 million, plus unfavorable reserve reestimates for prior period events. Catastrophe losses for April and May totaled $752 million, pre-tax.

“Allstate continued to implement meaningful rate actions in response to ongoing inflationary impacts on auto insurance severities. During the month of May, the Allstate brand implemented rate increases of 9.3% across 13 locations, resulting in total Allstate brand insurance premium impact of 0.7%. We have implemented 78 rate increases averaging approximately 8.1% across 49 locations since the beginning of the fourth quarter 2021. Allstate brand implemented auto rate increases totaled $180 million in the month of May and $343 million quarter to date, after implementing $1.6 billion in the previous two quarters,” said Mario Rizzo, Chief Financial Officer of The Allstate Corporation. Our implemented auto rate exhibit has been posted on allstateinvestors.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

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Al Scott

Media Relations

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Mark Nogal

Investor Relations

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Source: The Allstate Corporation

FAQ

What are Allstate's estimated catastrophe losses for May 2023?

Allstate's estimated catastrophe losses for May 2023 are $436 million, or $344 million after tax.

How much did Allstate raise its insurance rates in May 2023?

In May 2023, Allstate raised its insurance rates by an average of 9.3% across 13 locations.

What was the total catastrophe loss for Allstate in April and May 2023?

The total catastrophe loss for Allstate in April and May 2023 was $752 million.

How have inflationary impacts affected Allstate's insurance rates?

Inflationary impacts have prompted Allstate to implement multiple rate increases, averaging 8.1% since Q4 2021.