Chicago, IL Area Insurer Allstate Generated 4Q 2017 Net Income of $1,249 Mil, Up 49% or Up $409 Mil Over the 4Q 2016 Net Income of $840 Mil ....................................................................................... $506 Mil or 124% of the $409 Mil Net Income Improvement From the 4Q 2016 Was From a 4Q 2017 Income Tax Benefit of $506 Mil Resulting From the Incredibly Favorable US Federal Income Tax Debt Forgiveness Feature in the US Trump Tax Bill