On April 17, 1931 Allstate began selling insurance policies to their customers as part of the larger corporation known as the Sears Roebuck Company. Back then, customers could conveniently shop for everything they needed for their homes, including insurance coverage, all in one place. In 1934, Allstate opened its first separate, free-standing sales office in Chicago, IL.

The name “Allstate” came about as the result of a contest held by Sears in 1931 to find a name for a brand of tires they offered to their customers. The name “Allstate” was picked as the winner.

From those humble beginnings, Allstate had grown into the second largest private auto and home insurance provider in the nation.

Coverage for All of Life’s Stages

You are probably familiar with that old saying which states that the only constant in Life is change. At Allstate, they understand that it can sometimes be a real challenge to choose what kinds of insurance protection coverage you and your family may need, no matter what stage of life you find yourself dealing with. They have helped tens of thousands of their customers successfully anticipate, plan, and navigate through tough life changes like getting married, buying that first home, planning for the arrival of a new family member, and the kinds of unique lifestyle changes brought on by “empty nests” and reliable retirement planning.

Getting Married

The day a couple gets married is one of the happiest days of their lives. It is also a major life milestone. Between the excitement of marrying their best friend, the anticipation of the coming honeymoon and daydreaming about building a life together, it can be easy to forget to update your insurance coverage to accurately reflect the changes that are occurring in your life. Keeping your coverage up-to-date, and even adding any additional needed coverage will go a long way towards starting your new life together off on the right path. An Allstate agent can guide you through the process of putting together the right policy for your new life together.

Buying Your First Home

Buying your first home can be a daunting process. An insurance agent can guide you through the right steps to take to choose the best policy to protect yourself, your belongings, and your loved ones.

A Child is Born

The birth of a child is another important reason to review and update your insurance coverage. Your growing little family deserves the kind of peace of mind that comes from knowing they are covered in the event of an unexpected emergency.

Empty Nest Syndrome

When your children grow up and leave the nest for the appeal of the larger world around them, your insurance needs are bound to change. Your insurance agent can show you the best coverage adjustments needed to ensure that your policy fits your changing needs.

Retirement Planning you Can Count On

You’ve worked hard all of your life and now you find yourself ready to retire from the work force and ready to enjoy the benefits of all those years of hard work. Allstate can help you find the strategies and steps to take to make your retirement years good ones, without the need to worry about what to do if something catastrophic happens.

No matter what life throws at you, Allstate is right there by your side with all of the right tools and information to choose from to protect yourself, your vehicle, your property, and your family from major damages. When disaster strikes, you can rest assured that you really are in “Good Hands” with Allstate.