Business & Tech

Allstate Acquires SquareTrade

Northbrook-based giant adds a consumer protection plan provider.

NORTHBROOK, IL - Northbrook-based Allstate recently made another acquisition, purchasing SquareTrade, according to a published press release.

SquareTrade is a consumer protection plan provider that distributes many of America’s major retailers.

"The addition of SquareTrade to the Allstate family of companies supports our customer-focused strategy and lives into Our Shared Purpose to protect people from life's uncertainties," said Tom Wilson, chairman and chief executive officer of Allstate. "As a rapidly growing consumer protection plan provider that distributes through many of America's major retailers, SquareTrade broadens our protection product portfolio and expands our customer relationships. SquareTrade will become even stronger as part of Allstate, enabling it to serve additional retailers and expand its product offering and market reach."

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