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Allstate names Christian Lown Chief Financial Officer

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The Allstate Corporation has appointed Christian Lown as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 3, 2026.

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL ) today announced Christian (Chris) Lown as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Aug. 3. Lown will report to Tom Wilson, Chair, President and CEO of The Allstate Corporation. "Chris's leadership and capital markets expertise will enable us to continue increasing Property-Liability market share and expand protection provided to customers," said Tom Wilson, who leads Allstate. "Allstate's purpose, strategy and execution have led it to be ranked among the world's best-managed companies," said Lown. "I am thrilled to be joining this team." With more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in finance and capital markets, Lown has led organizations through growth, transformation and complex market environments. He joins Allstate from CoStar Group, where he served as Chief Financial Officer and led finance, investor relations, business development and facilities. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer at Freddie Mac and Navient Corporation, following senior finance roles at Morgan Stanley and UBS. Lown earned an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a bachelor's degree in international relations from the University of Lynchburg. Lown succeeds Jess Merten, who was named President of Property-Liability in October 2025 after serving...

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Executive hire

What this signalsA new leader often reviews the tools the team uses.

Person
Christian LownExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Takes effect
Aug 3, 2026
Location
Northbrook, Illinois, United States

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  • Christian LownExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer · Named in the story

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  • directors
  • finance

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95%
Detected
Jul 14, 2026
signal_type
news
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