Richland County Entrepreneurs Honored for Providing Outstanding Customer Service

COLUMBIA, SC – December 11, 2009 – As business leaders and involved citizens in the Richland County area – Allstate exclusive agency owners Trey Cantey and Scott Johnson of Columbia have earned this distinction.

Bestowed upon less than 22 percent of Allstate’s nearly 13,000 agency owners across the country, this designation is being presented to Cantey and Scott Johnson 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 Premier Service Agents proves their agency’s ability to deliver accessible, knowledgeable and personal customer service allowing them to achieve outstanding business results.

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^® 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 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^®.