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Named one of America's top 20 innovative users of Information Technology NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allstate Insurance Company, the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer, has been recognized as one of America's top 20 innovative users of information technology, according to InformationWeek Magazine. "Being named to the top 20 is a tribute to the dedication and collaboration of our talented IT team and outstanding internal business partners," said Catherine Brune, senior vice president and chief information officer, Allstate Insurance Company. "I'm incredibly proud of their innovative use of technology, which is helping Allstate provide more affordable products and extraordinary service to our customers in this competitive marketplace." InformationWeek identifies and honors the nation's most innovative users of information technology with an annual 500-company listing. Now in its 21st year, the magazine award tracks the technology, strategies, investments and administrative practices of America's best-known companies. Allstate has been recognized by InformationWeek for its use of technology to increase efficiency, drive revenue and establish a competitive edge. Allstate's recent notable technology achievements include enhancements to Allstate.com to better serve customers, the development of new products that provide more affordable options for consumers, and a huge, multi-year project to reengineer the company's claims system. In addition, Allstate now has one of the most energy-efficient and environmentally conscious data centers in the country. Take a behind-the-scenes tour on Allstate YouTube. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate " slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help more than 17 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via http://www.allstate.com/ and 1-800 Allstate . DATASOURCE: The Allstate Insurance Company CONTACT: David Steck of Allstate Insurance Company, +1-847-402-5600 Web Site: http://www.allstate.com/

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