EXHIBIT 32

SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATIONS

     Each of the undersigned hereby certifies that to his knowledge the report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 of Allstate Life
Insurance Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission fully
complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in such report fairly
presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of
operations of Allstate Life Insurance Company.

March 18, 2009
                                   /s/ GEORGE E. RUEBENSON
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                                   George E. Ruebenson
                                   President and Chief Executive Officer

                                   /s/ JOHN C. PINTOZZI
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                                   John C. Pintozzi
                                   Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
                                   Officer