Allstate names Christian Lown CFO

Allstate has appointed Christian “Chris” Lown as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective August 3.

Lown joins Allstate from CoStar Group, where he served as CFO and oversaw finance, investor relations, business development and facilities. He previously held CFO roles at Freddie Mac and Navient Corporation, following senior finance positions at Morgan Stanley and UBS.

He will report to Allstate Chair, President and CEO Tom Wilson.

Lown succeeds Jess Merten, who was named president of Property-Liability in October 2025. John Dugenske, president of Investments and Corporate Strategy, will remain interim CFO until Lown joins.

“Chris’s leadership and capital markets expertise will enable us to continue increasing Property-Liability market share and expand protection provided to customers.” – Tom Wilson, Chair, President and CEO of Allstate.