High Achieving Allstate Representatives Inducted into The Allstate Financial Hall of Fame

At the sixth annual Allstate Leaders Forum held in Orlando, Fla., Allstate inducted 10 new members into the Allstate Financial Hall of Fame on May 21. Allstate's 2008 Hall of Fame inductees include: Alice Chan, an exclusive agency owner from San Jose, Calif.; Paul Choruby, an exclusive agency owner from Tigard, Ore.; James Dahlgren, an exclusive agency owner from Omaha, Neb.; Scott Fahlgren, a personal financial representative from Modesto, Calif.; Mark Fiegoli, a personal financial representative from White Plains, N.Y.; Barry Hasson, an exclusive agency owner from Seattle, Wash.; Lincole Lin, an exclusive agency owner from La Palma, Calif.; Larry McKay, an exclusive agency owner from St. Clair, Mich.; Rennel Rodarmel, an exclusive agency owner from Williamsport, Pa.; Ivan Wenzel, a personal financial representative from Redlands, Calif. The highest honor of distinction for Allstate’s exclusive agency owners and personal financial representatives, the Allstate Financial Hall of Fame is a highly selective achievement that recognizes an exceptional, consistent commitment to helping customers plan for their insurance and financial needs and retirement savings goals. "Allstate prides itself on its commitment to helping customers realize their hopes and dreams by protecting their assets while preparing for their future,” said J. Eric Smith, president, Allstate Financial Services, LLC. "These individuals were selected for this honor because they have gone above and beyond in helping customers meet their retirement and savings goals. For more than 50 years, Allstate has been making a difference in the lives of our customers, made possible by individuals such as this year’s inductees.” With the bar set high for performance, fewer than 1 percent of Allstate’s approximately 14,900 agency owners and personal financial representatives have received this honor since its inception in 1999. Agency owners gain admission into the Allstate Financial Hall of Fame in one of two ways: Achieve the top five percent in sales production for 20 or more years. Achieve the top five percent in sales production for 10 or more years and for at least one year, be selected as one of the three top agency owners countrywide based on year-end results in growth, retention, profitability and financial services sales production. Personal Financial Representatives gain admission to the Allstate Financial Hall of Fame by achieving the top five percent in sales production for 10 or more years. All new inductees have a bronze plaque permanently displayed in the Allstate Financial Hall of Fame, located at The Allstate Corporation’s Home Office in Northbrook, Ill. In addition, they receive a duplicate bronze plaque, signature Allstate Hall of Fame black blazer and Rolex watch. The Allstate Leaders Forum is a business event where sales professionals can exchange ideas, experiences, and opinions with their peers and Allstate leaders. 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 helps individuals in approximately 17 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow through approximately 14,900 exclusive agencies and financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada. Customers can access Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through Allstate agencies, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. Encompass® and Deerbrook® Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. The Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers. Securities offered by Personal Financial Representatives through Allstate Financial Services, LLC (LSA Securities in LA and PA). Registered Broker-Dealer. Member FINRA, SIPC. Main Office: 2920 South 84th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506. (877) 525-5727.