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Allstate CEO to Call for National Catastrophe Plan at National Press Club on Friday, Jan. 13; Devastation of 2005 Makes Reform an Immediate National Priority.


WASHINGTON Washington, town, England
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 -- Last year proved that Americans need to be better prepared and protected from natural catastrophes. Edward M. Liddy Edward M. Liddy is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Allstate Corporation. He is currently on the Board of 3M, Goldman Sachs and The Kroger Company.

    
, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of The Allstate Corporation (NYSE NYSE

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:ALL), will discuss Allstate's position and support for HR 4366 which will provide the foundation for a comprehensive, integrated solution that includes the creation of federal and state catastrophe Catastrophe, from the Greek Καταστροφή (katastrephein), literally means "to turn" (strephein) "downwards" (kata-).  funds. Liddy will address the impact of natural disasters on America's economic security and outline strategies federal policymakers should consider to better protect Americans in the face of unpredictable natural disasters. Liddy will also talk about Allstate's position advocating for the creation of federal and state catastrophe funds.
WHEN:     Friday, Jan. 13, 2006
          10:00 a.m. Eastern

WHERE:    National Press Club
          John Peter Zenger Room
          529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor
          Washington, D.C.

WHO:      Edward Liddy, chairman and CEO, The Allstate Corporation
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