Allstate reports May catastrophe losses of $289 million
The Allstate Corporation estimated catastrophe losses of $289 million pre-tax for May 2026, with combined April-May losses totaling $1.16 billion pre-tax. Allstate Protection policies in force increased 2.4% year-over-year to 38,799 thousand, driven by growth in auto and homeowners segments.

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The Allstate Corporation reported estimated catastrophe losses of $289 million pre-tax, or $228 million after-tax, for the month of May 2026. Total catastrophe losses for April and May combined reached $1.16 billion pre-tax, or $915 million after-tax. The company disclosed these figures in its monthly release for May 2026.
Allstate Protection policies in force showed growth across most segments compared to the prior year. The total policies in force stood at 38,799 thousand as of May 31, 2026, an increase of 2.4% from 37,880 thousand on May 31, 2025. On a month-over-month basis, total policies increased by 0.3% from April 30, 2026.
Allstate Protection Policies in Force
| Category | May 31, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2026 v Apr. 30, 2026 | May 31, 2026 v May 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto | 25,901 | 25,805 | 25,226 | 0.4 % | 2.7 % |
| Homeowners | 7,788 | 7,764 | 7,587 | 0.3 % | 2.6 % |
| Other personal lines | 4,930 | 4,919 | 4,887 | 0.2 % | 0.9 % |
| Commercial lines | 180 | 179 | 180 | 0.6 % | — % |
| Total | 38,799 | 38,667 | 37,880 | 0.3 % | 2.4 % |
Policy counts are based on items rather than customers. A multi-car customer would generate multiple item counts, even if all cars were insured under one policy. Lender-placed policies are excluded from policy counts because relationships are with the lenders. Going forward, policies in force will be reported in the company's quarterly earnings release.
How will the accumulated $1.16 billion in pre-tax catastrophe losses for April and May impact Allstate's pricing strategy and rate filings for the upcoming quarter?
With policies in force reporting moving to quarterly releases, how will this change affect transparency for investors tracking monthly growth trends?
Given the 2.4% year-over-year growth in policies, can Allstate maintain this momentum if catastrophic loss events continue to drive up premium costs?
























