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State Auto Recognized for Leadership in Agency Technology
November 23, 2009
The State Auto Insurance Group has been awarded the 2009 Interface Partner Award by insurance technology company Applied Systems.
State Auto Insurance Group Named Indiana Company of the Year
November 20, 2009
The State Auto Insurance Group has been named 2009 Company of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana (IIAI).
State Auto Financial Declares 74th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
November 6, 2009
Today the board of directors of State Auto Financial Corporation declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable December 31, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 14, 2009.
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Stephen Hunckler Elected Vice President by State Auto Boards
November 6, 2009
Stephen P. Hunckler has been elected vice president by the boards of directors of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company and State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company.
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State Auto Financial ReportsThird Quarter 2009 Results
October 22 , 2009
State Auto Financial Corporation today reported third quarter 2009 net income of $13.0 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $14.7 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2008.
State Auto Financial Corporation to Host Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
October 14, 2009
State Auto Financial Corporation, a super regional property and casualty insurance holding company, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter results on Thursday, October 22, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.
NuGrowth to acquire Strategic Insurance Software
August 19, 2009
NuGrowth Solutions, a software sales and development company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Strategic Insurance Software (SIS), a subsidiary of State Auto Financial Corporation (STFC).
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State Auto Appoints Stephen Hunckler Chief Claims Officer
August 19, 2009
Stephen P. Hunckler has joined the State Auto Insurance Companies as chief claims officer. He succeeds John Melvin, who announced his retirement earlier this year.
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State Auto Boards Elect New Officers
August 14, 2009
The boards of directors of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company and State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company have elected two associates assistant vice presidents of the companies.
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State Auto Financial Declares 73rd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
August 14, 2009
Today the board of directors of State Auto Financial Corporation declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable September 30, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 14, 2009.
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State Auto Financial Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results
July 28, 2009
State Auto Financial Corporation today reported a second quarter 2009 net loss of $3.2 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, versus net loss of $3.3 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2008.
State Auto to Offer Flood Insurance
June 29, 2009
Beginning June 30, the State Auto Insurance Companies will add flood insurance to the long list of State Auto coverages available for home, business and farm offered through more than 3,400 independent insurance agencies.
Former State Auto Chairman Dies at Age 81
June 24, 2009
Theodore R. (Ted) Magley, a nearly 45-year employee of the State Auto Insurance Companies and former chairman of the board, died at home on Monday, June 22, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 81.
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State Auto Recognized for Technology Leadership
June 5, 2009
The State Auto Insurance Companies have once again been recognized for their efforts to help independent insurance agencies do business faster and more efficiently.
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of State Auto Insurance Companies and Its Members
May 11, 2009
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa-" of State Auto Insurance Companies (State Auto) and its members.
State Auto Financial Declares 72nd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
May 8, 2009
Today the board of directors of State Auto Financial Corporation declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable June 30, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2009.
State Auto Financial Reports First Quarter 2009 Results
April 28, 2009
State Auto Financial Corporation today reported a first quarter 2009 net loss of $14.0 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, versus net loss of $12.5 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2008. Net loss from operations* per diluted share for the first quarter 2009 was $0.18, versus net loss of $0.28 for the same 2008 period.
State Auto Financial Corporation to Host Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
April 24, 2009
State Auto Financial Corporation, a super regional property and casualty insurance holding company, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter results on Tuesday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m., ET (9 a.m. Central Time).
State Auto Financial Reports Impact of Storm Activity
March 12, 2009
State Auto Financial Corporation today announced its preliminary estimates of 2009 catastrophe storm activity.
State Auto Financial Declares 71st Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
March 6, 2009
Today the board of directors of State Auto Financial Corporation declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable March 31, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2009.
State Auto Financial Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 Results
February 17, 2009
State Auto Financial Corporation today reported a fourth quarter 2008 net loss of $0.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, versus net income of $41.7 million or $1.01 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2007.
State Automobile Mutual Completes Acquisition of Rockhill Insurance Group
February 10, 2009
State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company today announced the completion of its purchase of Rockhill Insurance Group of Kansas City, Mo.