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[[wikipedia:Allstate|'''Allstate''']], founded in 1931, is an American insurance provider that also operates in Canada. The company owns several subsidiaries, many of which carry the Allstate name, as well as Esurance. It is one of the largest insurers in the United States.
[[wikipedia:Allstate|'''Allstate''']], founded in 1931, is an American insurance provider that also operates in Canada. The company owns several subsidiaries, many of which carry the Allstate name, as well as Esurance. It is one of the largest insurers in the United States.
==Consumer impact summary ==
==Consumer impact summary==
Allstate, Arity, and their subsidiaries are currently involved as defendants in a lawsuit by the state of Texas , that alleges multiple violations of data privacy regulations.  
Allstate, Arity, and their subsidiaries are currently involved as defendants in a lawsuit by the state of Texas , that alleges multiple violations of data privacy regulations.  


==Incidents==
==Incidents==
=== Alleged unauthorized data collection ===
===Alleged unauthorized data collection===
{{Main|Allstate and Arity's alleged unauthorized driver data collection through mobile apps}}
{{Main|Allstate and Arity's alleged unauthorized driver data collection through mobile apps}}
Arity, an Allstate subsidiary, has been sued for allegedly collecting drivers' data without consent. Drivers have also faced systematic barriers opting out of said collection that can potentially affect insurance rates.
Arity, an Allstate subsidiary, has been sued for allegedly collecting drivers' data without consent. Drivers have also faced systematic barriers opting out of said collection that can potentially affect insurance rates.


[[Category:Insurance companies]]
[[Category:Insurance companies]]
[[Category:Allstate]]

Revision as of 19:43, 4 March 2025

Allstate
Basic information
Founded 1931
Type Public
Industry Insurance
Official website https://allstate.com/


Allstate, founded in 1931, is an American insurance provider that also operates in Canada. The company owns several subsidiaries, many of which carry the Allstate name, as well as Esurance. It is one of the largest insurers in the United States.

Consumer impact summary

Allstate, Arity, and their subsidiaries are currently involved as defendants in a lawsuit by the state of Texas , that alleges multiple violations of data privacy regulations.

Incidents

Alleged unauthorized data collection

Main article: Allstate and Arity's alleged unauthorized driver data collection through mobile apps

Arity, an Allstate subsidiary, has been sued for allegedly collecting drivers' data without consent. Drivers have also faced systematic barriers opting out of said collection that can potentially affect insurance rates.