ANDERSON -- As a business leaders and involved

citizens in the Anderson areas - Allstate exclusive agency owners

Michael Dent (Easley), Jason Lanford (Piedmont) and Wes Porter

(Piedmont) have been designated a Premier Service Agency for 2010.

Bestowed upon less than 30 percent of Allstate's nearly 12,000 agency

owners across the country, this designation is being presented to this

group for their commitment to exceeding customer expectations in their

agency. The Premier Service Agency designation is awarded to Allstate

agency owners who have consistently met designated levels in customer

service and business performance. Their recognition as a Premier Service

Agent proves their agency's ability to deliver accessible, knowledgeable

and personal customer service allowing them to achieve outstanding

business results.

About the Allstate Corporation

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(r)" 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 (auto ,

home , life

and retirement

) and services

through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive

financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via

www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate(r).