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): August 31, 2004
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
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1-11840 |
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36-3871531 |
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2775 Sanders Road |
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60062 |
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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))
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On August 31, 2004, the Registrant issued the press release announcing Hurricane Charley losses attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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Registrant’s press release dated August 31, 2004. |
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.
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/s/ Samuel H. Pilch |
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Samuel H. Pilch |
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Controller |
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Dated: September 2, 2004
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