1. Allstate's estimated catastrophe losses for May are $777 million. 2. Total losses for April and May reach $1.37 billion after-tax. 3. 70% of May's losses are from three significant wind and hail events. 4. Forward-looking statements indicate volatility in future earnings. 5. Actual results may differ due to uncertainty in estimates.
The significant catastrophe losses may impact Allstate's profitability. Historically, large disaster losses correlate with decreased stock prices in the insurance sector.
High importance due to substantial financial losses that typically influence stock performance. Investors will be concerned about continued earnings stability.
The immediate financial implications of these losses will likely be felt in the next quarter. Past instances show quick market reactions to catastrophe announcements.
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of May of $777 million or $614 million, after-tax. Catastrophe losses for May include 11 events with approximately 70% of the losses related to three geographically widespread wind and hail events. Total catastrophe losses for April and May were $1.37 billion or $1.08 billion, after-tax.
Allstate Protection policies in force are as follows:
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Allstate Protection Policies in Force (1) |
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(in thousands) |
May 31, 2025 |
April 30, 2025 |
May 31, 2024 |
May 31, 2025 v |
May 31, 2025 v |
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Auto |
25,226 |
25,175 |
25,177 |
0.2% |
0.2% |
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Homeowners |
7,587 |
7,571 |
7,408 |
0.2% |
2.4% |
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Other personal lines |
4,887 |
4,882 |
4,865 |
0.1% |
0.5% |
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Commercial lines |
180 |
184 |
264 |
(2.2)% |
(31.8)% |
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| Total |
37,880 |
37,812 |
37,714 |
0.2% |
0.4% |
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| (1) Policy counts are based on items rather than customers. A multi-car customer would generate multiple item (policy) counts, even if all cars were insured under one policy. Lender-placed policies are excluded from policy counts because relationships are with the lenders. | ||||||||||
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Forward-Looking Statements
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