Allstate Announces September and Third Quarter 2023 Catastrophe Losses, Implemented Rates and Prior Year Reserve Reestimates

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The Allstate Corporation reports estimated catastrophe losses of $317 million for September, with total catastrophe losses for the third quarter reaching $1.18 billion. The company also implemented auto rate increases and expects written premiums to increase by billions of dollars.

Positive

• The Allstate Corporation implemented auto rate increases of 4.5% across 9 locations in September, resulting in a total brand premium impact of 0.9%.
• Rate increases for Allstate brand auto insurance are expected to raise annualized written premiums by approximately $2.46 billion.
• Rate increases for Allstate brand homeowners insurance are expected to raise annualized written premiums by approximately $971 million.
• Implemented rate increases and inflation in insured home replacement costs resulted in a 12.4% increase in homeowners insurance average gross written premium in September 2023 compared to the prior year.

Negative

• The Allstate Corporation reported estimated catastrophe losses of $317 million for September, which could negatively impact the company's financial performance.
• Unfavorable prior year reserve reestimates, excluding catastrophes, totaled $166 million in the third quarter.
• Favorable reserve reestimates for prior events partially offset the losses from wind and hail events in September.

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of September of $317 million or $250 million, after-tax.

September month catastrophe losses include 17 events estimated at $357 million, with approximately 80% of the losses related to two wind and hail events, partially offset by favorable reserve reestimates for prior events. Total catastrophe losses for the third quarter were $1.18 billion, pre-tax.

Unfavorable prior year reserve reestimates, excluding catastrophes, totaled $166 million in the third quarter, with approximately $84 million related to Allstate Protection and $82 million attributable to the Run-off Property-Liability annual reserve review. Allstate Protection was driven by $95 million related to personal auto for the National General brand. All other Allstate Protection reserve reestimates were favorable $11 million.

During the month of September, the Allstate brand implemented auto rate increases of 4.5% across 9 locations, resulting in total brand premium impact of 0.9%.

“Allstate continued to implement significant auto and homeowners 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 9.5%, which are expected to raise annualized written premiums by approximately $2.46 billion, and rate increases for Allstate brand homeowners insurance have resulted in a premium impact of 9.5%, which are expected to raise annualized written premiums by approximately $971 million. Implemented rate increases and inflation in insured home replacement costs resulted in a 12.4% increase in homeowners insurance average gross written premium in September 2023 compared to the prior year,” said Jess Merten, Chief Financial Officer of The Allstate Corporation. Our implemented rate exhibit for auto and homeowners insurance has been posted on www.allstateinvestors.com.

Financial information, including material announcements about The Allstate Corporation, is routinely posted on www.allstateinvestors.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Al Scott

Media Relations

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Brent Vandermause

Investor Relations

(847) 402-2800

Source: The Allstate Corporation

FAQ

What were the estimated catastrophe losses for The Allstate Corporation in September?

The estimated catastrophe losses for September were $317 million.

How much were the total catastrophe losses for the third quarter?

The total catastrophe losses for the third quarter were $1.18 billion.

What were the auto rate increases implemented by The Allstate Corporation in September?

The Allstate Corporation implemented auto rate increases of 4.5% across 9 locations in September.

How much are the expected annualized written premiums to increase for Allstate brand auto insurance?

The expected annualized written premiums to increase for Allstate brand auto insurance are approximately $2.46 billion.

How much are the expected annualized written premiums to increase for Allstate brand homeowners insurance?

The expected annualized written premiums to increase for Allstate brand homeowners insurance are approximately $971 million.

What was the increase in homeowners insurance average gross written premium in September 2023 compared to the prior year?

The increase in homeowners insurance average gross written premium in September 2023 compared to the prior year was 12.4%.