allstate Financial Section 2001

Allstate operates a Property-Liability business and a Allstate Financial business. The Property-Liability business saw a decrease in operating income to $1.05 billion due to higher claims expenses, lower investment income, and higher restructuring costs, partially offset by higher premiums and lower catastrophe losses. Net income for Allstate's overall business declined to $1.16 billion due to realized capital losses compared to gains the previous year and the decrease in operating income. Revenues declined slightly to $28.87 billion due to realized capital losses, though this was offset by increased premiums and investment income.