"National General's operating expertise has enabled us to serve customers and independent agents well as we have grown both organically and through acquisition," said Barry Karfunkel, Co-Chairman and CEO of the New York-based insurer. "We are excited about combining our team's expertise and commitment with Allstate to become a top-five personal lines carrier for independent agents while offering a broader array of products. National General's shareholders are also benefiting by unlocking the value created over the last decade." Transaction Details National General shareholders will receive $32.00 per share in cash from Allstate, plus closing dividends expected to be $2.50 per share, providing $34.50 in total value per share. Allstate will fund the share purchase by deploying $2.2 billion in combined cash resources and, subject to market conditions, issuing $1.5 billion of new senior debt. Allstate expects to maintain its current share repurchase program.