Though the company never admitted doing anything wrong, Barchas's evidence resulted in Allstate's paying what was then the largest insurance fine in Texas history. Deeply disturbed that his superiors were ordering agents to break state laws that protected consumers from discrimination, he began to blow the whistle. Allstate, headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, showered Barchas with awards and honors and free exotic vacations that he never had time to accept. Working seven-day weeks, he had amassed 3,200 customer accounts, nearly twice the company average. Myles Barchas had become one of Allstate's top-selling salesmen-the best in the 550-agent Dallas region-by his 29th birthday in 1993.

Allstate corporate security internal memo, December 1993 Letter from Allstate agent Myles Barchas to CEO Wayne Hedien, November 1993 Barchas made a trip to Dallas yesterday and is on the move again this morning.The surveillance lost him for awhile in traffic and had to set up on his apartment and office in hopes of relocating him.The intelligence that has been picked up is that Barchas may be headed to the State Insurance Dept. I gave plenty of time even though my life is in danger.

of Insurance.I strongly believe the only way this will turn out correctly where the truth will come out and there will be a beneficial conclusion for all parties concerned is if Wayne Hedien takes one day out of his busy schedule to personally meet with some of these and offer them protection to tell the truth.I asked nicely. (FORTUNE Magazine) – Appointment set for 14th with Texas Dept.

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