DES MOINES, Iowa – Allstate Corp. said its third-quarter net income fell 55 percent after natural disasters cost the insurer $1.08 billion.
But Allstate said improved investment results and profit in its auto insurance segment helped offset some of the increased storm losses. Its net income was $165 million, or 32 cents per share, compared with $367 million, or 68 cents per share, a year ago.
The Northbrook, Ill.-based property and casualty insurer said its revenue rose 4.2 percent to $8.24 billion from $7.91 billion a year ago.
The company’s adjusted operating income, which excludes capital gains and unusual items, was $84 million, or 16 cents per share, compared with $452 million, or 83 cents per share a year ago.
Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected 8 cents per share on revenue of $7.99 billion.
Before Monday’s earnings, Allstate disclosed third-quarter pre-tax catastrophe losses of $1.08 billion, up significantly from the $386 million reported in the
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