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ALL » Topics » Impacts of catastrophes and our catastrophe management strategy may affect premium growth.

This excerpt taken from the ALL 10-Q filed Nov 1, 2005.

Impacts of catastrophes and our catastrophe management strategy may affect premium growth.

 

We expect the productivity of our Allstate agents and independent agents in portions of the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas, to be severely affected by the catastrophes that occurred in the quarter.  In addition, while we believe that the actions we are taking to support continued growth in the homeowners business in a profitable and prudent manner will be successful over the long term, it is possible that they will have a negative

 

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impact on near-term growth and earnings.  Homeowners premium growth rates and retention could be adversely impacted by adjustments to our business structure, size and underwriting practices in markets with significant catastrophe risk exposure.  In addition, due to the elimination of cross-selling opportunities, new business growth in our auto lines could be lower than expected.

 

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