EXHIBIT 23.1



                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement
of The Allstate Corporation on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 25,
2000, appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form
10-K of The Allstate Corporation for the year ended December 31, 1999 and to
the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is
part of this Registration Statement.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Chicago, Illinois
June 19, 2000