Allstate Northern Ireland

Allstate in Northern Ireland, based in Belfast and Derry, is the European digital centre of excellence for a Fortune 100 global insurance leader, Allstate. Over the past two years, it has undergone a radical digital transformation, adopting a product-centric, cloud-first operating model that empowers cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused solutions at scale.

Allstate in Northern Ireland

Company type	Subsidiary
Industry	Software & Technology
Founded	1999; 26 years ago (1999)
Headquarters	Belfast, Northern Ireland
Key people	Stephen McKeown, Managing Director
Products	Software
Parent	Allstate
Website	www.allstateni.com

Recognised for innovation and environmental responsibility, Allstate NI offers a vibrant and inclusive culture across Belfast and the North West, combining global ambition with local innovation. This shift to a ‘product mindset’ earned the company the prestigious Tony Hsieh Award for workplace innovation, reflecting its focus on problem-solving and customer outcomes.

History

Allstate NI chose Depaul as its 2025 corporate charity to support homelessness efforts. This partnership with Depaul includes organised volunteering opportunities and ongoing fundraising initiatives, reflecting Allstate NI’s dedication to social responsibility and community impact through sustained employee involvement.

In 2025, Allstate NI announced a £16 million investment in upskilling and reskilling, positioning itself as a Digital Centre of Excellence and driving global transformation through advanced training in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.

In September 2025, Allstate NI held its first-ever “Activate” event, drawing nearly 1,000 staff to Belfast’s ICC for workshops, tech demonstrations, and recognition ceremonies, including keynote speakers such as Professor Brian Cox and Dame Kelly Holmes.

In 2025, Allstate NI officially launched its new North West Digital Hub in Derry, marking a significant step in the company’s commitment to fostering digital innovation and local talent development.

Supported by a £30,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation, the initiative provides digital equipment to participating schools, aiming to spark creativity and build future-ready competencies.

Leadership

In March 2023, Stephen McKeown became Vice President and Managing Director at Allstate NI.^[1]

Awards

In 2024, Allstate NI won ‘Best Use of Cloud Services’ at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards and earned gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility, alongside community impact recognition from Business in the Community NI.

In 2025, Allstate Northern Ireland received several prestigious accolades including the Tony Hsieh Award for Workplace Innovation - Recognising groundbreaking organisational culture and innovative practices that foster collaboration and employee engagement.

The company also received recognition at the Learning & Development Institute’s Excellence in Learning Awards (2025) - Awarded for Best Organisational Development & Transformation Initiative, reflecting Allstate NI’s dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.

Additionally, Allstate Northern Ireland was named Best Place to Work in IT (over 100 employees) at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards (2025), underscoring the company’s focus on creating an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic work environment for technology professionals.