State Auto Financial News

State Auto Venture Fund Backs 3-D Media Startup

State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co.’s newly launched $25 million venture fund has made its first investment. The lucky winner is Matterport, a 3-D documentation firm that can be used in underwriting and claims. Neither party – State Auto Labs Fund …

State Auto Says Corrections Underway After Disappointing 2015

State Auto Financial Corp. ended 2015 with a steep drop in net income and a combined ratio that landed well above 100. Executives blamed a bad year for the insurer’s auto lines but added that they’ve taken corrective steps. Net …

State Auto Realigns Units, Announces Leadership Hires, Changes

State Auto Financial Corp. today announced changes to the company’s leadership and a redefining of the company’s key business units. The changes were announced by Mike LaRocco, who took over as president and CEO in May. Kim Garland has been …

State Auto Estimates $6.5 – $7.5Mn Q3 Cat Losses; RED Reserves Increased

State Auto Financial Corporation (STFC) estimates the impact of catastrophe losses in the third quarter of 2012 at between $6.5 million and $7.5 million in pre-tax net. It noted that during the quarter six catastrophe events in the United States …