Colliers Bennett & Kahnweiler, 2009-06-15
by Aimee Course
Rosemont, IL
Colliers Bennett & Kahnweiler Inc. (Colliers B&K) was named transaction management services provider for Allstate Corporation’s Western United States region. The assignment encompasses over 150 leased and owned locations in 29 states totaling approximately 6.7 million square feet. William M. Fausone, SIOR, President of Colliers B&K; and David J. Burden, SIOR, Executive Vice President, will lead the account team.
"We assembled a highly qualified team that will efficiently deploy our transaction management services expertise where needed, with a goal of helping Allstate meet both immediate and long-term business objectives," said Fausone. "The solid working relationship we have already established with Allstate will greatly facilitate our efforts moving forward."
Colliers B&K began a relationship with Allstate that involved several dispositions and sale/leaseback transactions nationwide. In just the past four years Colliers B&K has sold numerous regional offices on behalf of Allstate totaling nearly one million square feet while also completing strategic planning and portfolio optimization studies.
“The Colliers team effectively demonstrated its strength and capabilities, and we have every confidence that our financial and operating goals will be achieved as a result of this relationship,” said Mike Thomas, Director of Real Estate and Construction for Allstate. “A number of factors, including Colliers’ experience managing large portfolios and past working relationship, all contributed to our selection. It is more important now than ever to maximize the efficiency and value of our real estate, and we are pleased to have Colliers as a partner in this endeavor,” he added.
About Colliers International
Colliers International is a global affiliation of independently owned commercial real estate firms. The organization's 10,092 employees span the world in 267 offices in 57 countries. On a worldwide basis, Colliers manages 672,945,918 square feet, and has revenue of $US 1,620,958,349.
ABOUT THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®” slogan, Allstate helps individuals in approximately 17 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow through approximately 14,900 exclusive agencies and Personal Financial Representatives in the U.S. and Canada. Customers can access Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through Allstate agencies, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. Encompass® Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. The Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers. Securities offered through Allstate Financial Services, LLC (LSA Securities in LA and PA). Registered Broker-Dealer. Member FINRA, SIPC. Main Office: 2920 South 84th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506. (877) 525-5727.
Contact Information
Aimee Course
Director of Marketing and Communications
Colliers Bennett & Kahnweiler
(847) 698-8243
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