STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. - SEC Filings, Annual Report, Proxy Statement

State Auto Financial Corp.
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SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to State Auto Financial Corp.
SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
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March 11, 2022 15-12G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number: 000-19289 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as spe

March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 POS AM

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POS AM 1 brhc10034592posam.htm POS AM As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2022 Registration No. 333-41849 Registration No. 333-90529 Registration No. 333-209878 Registration No. 333-260764 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO: FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-41849 FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEME

March 1, 2022 POS AM

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2022 Registration No.

March 1, 2022 EX-99.1

Liberty Mutual Insurance Completes Acquisition of State Auto Group

Exhibit 99.1 Liberty Mutual Insurance Completes Acquisition of State Auto Group BOSTON (March 1, 2022) - Liberty Mutual Insurance has completed the acquisition of State Auto Group, a super-regional property and casualty insurance holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio that distributes personal and small commercial coverages in 33 states through approximately 3,400 independent agents. More

March 1, 2022 POS AM

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2022 Registration No.

March 1, 2022 EX-3.01

AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Exhibit 3.01 AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION Article First: The name of the Corporation is State Auto Financial Corporation. Article Second: The location of the principal office in Ohio is the City of Columbus, Franklin County. Article Third: The number of shares which the Corporation is authorized to have outstanding is One Thousand (1,000) share

March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 8-K

Changes in Control of Registrant, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 1, 2022 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) 000-19289 (Commission File Number) Ohio 31-1324304 (State or Other Jurisdiction o

March 1, 2022 EX-3.04

CODE OF REGULATIONS STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION ARTICLE I Meetings of Shareholders

Exhibit 3.04 CODE OF REGULATIONS OF STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION ARTICLE I Meetings of Shareholders Section 1. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of shareholders for the election of directors, the consideration of reports to be laid before the meeting, and the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting shall be held on the date and at the time designated b

March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 POS AM

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March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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March 1, 2022 S-8 POS

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2022 Registration No.

February 11, 2022 SC 13G/A

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp / State Auto Financial CORP - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 25) State Auto Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, without par value (Title of Class of Securities) 855-707105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate

December 9, 2021 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES` SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 9, 2021 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

December 9, 2021 EX-99.1

Kim Garland to lead State Auto after close of Liberty Mutual Insurance acquisition

Exhibit 99.1 Kim Garland to lead State Auto after close of Liberty Mutual Insurance acquisition COLUMBUS, OHIO ? December 9, 2021 ? State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) (?State Auto?) today announced the intention of Liberty Mutual Insurance (?Liberty Mutual?) to appoint Kim Garland, currently senior vice president of personal & commercial lines and managing director of State Auto Labs,

November 22, 2021 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 22, 2021 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

November 17, 2021 424B2

STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION 518 EAST BROAD STREET COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215-3976 (614) 464-5000

Filed under Rule 424(b)(2), File No. 333-260764 PROSPECTUS STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION 518 EAST BROAD STREET COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215-3976 (614) 464-5000 MONTHLY STOCK PURCHASE PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT AGENTS We are offering 25,000 of our common shares to eligible independent agents of State Auto under the terms of the Monthly Stock Purchase Plan for Independent Agents of State Auto. A complete copy

November 10, 2021 CORRESP

CORRESPONDENCE STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION 518 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215-3976 November 10, 2021

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm CORRESPONDENCE STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION 518 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215-3976 November 10, 2021 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Sonia Bednarowski Re: State Auto Financial Corporation Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed November 4, 2021 File No. 333-260764 Ladies and Gentlemen: Pu

November 4, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 ☐ Transition Report pursuant

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 or ? Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289

November 4, 2021 EX-99.01

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EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports third quarter 2021 results ?Quarterly loss of $0.32 per share ?Quarterly net loss from operations1 of $0.18 per share ?Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 105.3 ?Quarterly SAP combined ratio of 103.5 ?Return on equity of 7.5% ?Book value per share of $21.49 COLUMBUS, OHIO - November 4, 2021 - State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) today reported a thi

November 4, 2021 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect t

November 4, 2021 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Exe

November 4, 2021 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect

November 4, 2021 EX-24.01

Powers of Attorney

EXHIBIT 24.01 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION POWER OF ATTORNEY For Form S-3 Registration Statement to Register Common Shares under the Monthly Stock Purchase Plan for Independent Agents The undersigned, a director of State Auto Financial Corporation, an Ohio corporation (the ?Company?), hereby constitutes and appoints Michael E. LaRocco and Steven E. English, and each of them, my true and lawful

November 4, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2021 (November 4, 2021) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of i

November 4, 2021 EX-23.01

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

EXHIBIT 23.01 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-3 of State Auto Financial Corporation of our report dated March 10, 2021 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedules and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in State Auto

November 4, 2021 EX-23.02

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP

EXHIBIT 23.02 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in the Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-) and related Prospectus of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) for the registration of 25,000 common shares of the Company and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated February 2

November 4, 2021 EX-5.01

Opinion of Baker & Hostetler LLP

EXHIBIT 5.01 BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP 200 Civic Center Drive Suite 1200 Columbus, Ohio 43215 November 4, 2021 State Auto Financial Corporation 518 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215-3976 Ladies and Gentlemen: We are acting as counsel to State Auto Financial Corporation, an Ohio corporation (the ?Company?), in connection with its Form S-3 Registration Statement (the ?Registration Statement?) being

November 4, 2021 EX-23.03

Consent of Baker & Hostetler LLP (contained in Exhibit 5.01)

EXHIBIT 23.03 CONSENT OF BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP Contained in Exhibit 5.01

November 4, 2021 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Fina

November 4, 2021 S-3

================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 4, 2021 Registration No.

September 30, 2021 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2021 (September 29, 2021) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction

September 30, 2021 EX-99.1

State Auto Financial announces results of voting at

Exhibit 99.1 State Auto Financial announces results of voting at special meeting of shareholders Shareholders overwhelmingly approve the proposed merger COLUMBUS, OHIO ? September 30, 2021 ? State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) today announced the results of shareholder voting on its proposed merger agreement with Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc. (LMHC). STFC shareholders voted overwh

September 28, 2021 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 28, 2021 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or o

September 28, 2021 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

September 7, 2021 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

August 27, 2021 DEFM14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.    )

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ?? ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ?? Check the appropriate box: ?? Preliminary Proxy Statement ?? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by R

August 25, 2021 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

August 25, 2021 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

August 9, 2021 PREM14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.    )

TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ?? ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ?? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ?? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Ru

August 6, 2021 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the ?Company?) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the ?Report?), I, Steven E. English, Chief Financial

August 6, 2021 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect

August 6, 2021 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Executiv

August 6, 2021 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect t

August 6, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 ☐ Transition Report pursuant to S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 or ? Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289 STAT

August 6, 2021 EX-10.01

First Amendment to the Outside Directors Restricted Share Unit Plan of State Auto Financial Corporation

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION OUTSIDE DIRECTORS RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT PLAN The State Auto Financial Corporation Outside Directors Restricted Share Unit Plan (the ?Plan?) is hereby amended pursuant to the following provisions: 1 Definitions: For the purposes of the Plan and this amendment, all capitalized terms used in this amendment which are not otherwise defined herein

August 5, 2021 EX-99.01

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EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports second quarter 2021 results ?Quarterly income of $0.01 per share ?Quarterly net loss from operations1 of $0.47 per share ?Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 110.0 ?Quarterly SAP combined ratio of 108.4 ?Return on equity of 10.2% ?Book value per share of $22.18 COLUMBUS, OHIO - August 5, 2021 - State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) today reported sec

August 5, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2021 (August 5, 2021) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

July 13, 2021 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

July 13, 2021 SC 13D

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp / LIBERTY MUTUAL HOLDING CO - SC 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 State Auto Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 855-707105 (CUSIP Number) Michael Garvey Vice President, Senior Corporate Counsel Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc. 175 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 617-654-4749

July 12, 2021 EX-99.2

Liberty Mutual Insurance Bolsters Independent Agent Network With Agreement to Acquire State Auto Group Addition of Super-Regional Insurer is Anticipated to Make Liberty 2nd-Largest IA Carrier in US

Exhibit 99.2 Liberty Mutual Insurance Bolsters Independent Agent Network With Agreement to Acquire State Auto Group Addition of Super-Regional Insurer is Anticipated to Make Liberty 2nd-Largest IA Carrier in US BOSTON and COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 12, 2021) - Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc. (?Liberty Mutual?), State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company (?State Auto Mutual?), and State Auto Financial

July 12, 2021 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 12, 2021 (July 12, 2021) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo

July 12, 2021 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEFA14A 1 nc10026774x3defa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only

July 12, 2021 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND COMBINATION by and among LIBERTY MUTUAL HOLDING COMPANY INC., PYMATUNING, INC., ANDOVER, INC., STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION Dated as of July 12, 2021

Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND COMBINATION by and among LIBERTY MUTUAL HOLDING COMPANY INC., PYMATUNING, INC., ANDOVER, INC., STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY and STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION Dated as of July 12, 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND TERMS Section 1.01 Definitions 3 Section 1.02 Interpretation 20 ARTICLE II THE TRANSACTI

July 12, 2021 EX-10.1

[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Page Follows]

Exhibit 10.1 [EMPLOYEE NAME] Dear [EMPLOYEE]: As you are aware, State Auto Financial Corporation (the ?Company?) intends to enter into a merger agreement with Liberty Mutual Holding Company, Inc. and certain other parties (the ?Merger Agreement?), pursuant to which, among other things, the Company will be acquired by Liberty Mutual Holding Company, Inc. (the ?Transaction?). The Company expects tha

July 12, 2021 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 12, 2021 (July 12, 2021) STA

DEFA14A 1 nc10026774x2defa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 12, 2021 (July 12, 2021) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-13243

July 12, 2021 EX-99.1

W I T N E S S E T H:

Exhibit 99.1 EXECUTION VERSION VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT This VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT (together with all schedules hereto, this ?Agreement?), dated as of July 12, 2021, is made by and between State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company, an Ohio mutual insurance company (?SAM?), and Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc., a Massachusetts mutual holding company (?LMHC?). W I T N E S S E T H: WHER

May 18, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 18, 2021 (May 14, 2021) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

May 7, 2021 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 or ? Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289 STA

May 7, 2021 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect

May 7, 2021 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Financia

May 7, 2021 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect t

May 7, 2021 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Executi

May 6, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2021 (May 6, 2021) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

May 6, 2021 EX-99.01

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EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports first quarter 2021 results ?Quarterly income of $0.08 per share ?Quarterly net loss from operations1 of $0.61 per share ?Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 112.9 ?Quarterly SAP combined ratio of 112.3 ?Return on equity of 14.3% ?Book value per share of $22.07 COLUMBUS, OHIO - May 6, 2021 - State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) today reported first q

May 3, 2021 EX-99.1

State Auto Financial announces retirement of CFO

EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial announces retirement of CFO COLUMBUS, OHIO ? May 3, 2021 ? State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) announced that Steven E. English, senior vice president and chief financial officer, intends to retire after a 21-year career with the company. An executive search firm has been retained to assist in identifying a successor. English will remain with the compan

May 3, 2021 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2021 (April 27, 2021) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpor

April 9, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 9, 2021 (April 8, 2021) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo

April 9, 2021 EX-99.01

State Auto Financial Reports Impact of Storm Activity

EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial Reports Impact of Storm Activity COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 08, 2021) - State Auto Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:STFC) today announced its preliminary estimate of the impact of catastrophe losses on its first quarter 2021 results. The company estimates the first quarter results will include net catastrophe losses including reinsurance reinstatement premiums between app

April 6, 2021 EX-10.01

Open Line of Credit dated as of April 2, 2021, between State Auto Property & Casualty and Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati.

Ex. 10.01 ^ FHLB CINCINNATI OPEN LINE OF CREDIT APPLICATION Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-828-4191 Fax: 513-852-5747 D.D.A. # 389001 Date: 04/02/2021 Pursuant to the BLANKET SECURITY AGREEMENT ("Agreement") and the RESOLUTION FOR ADVANCES ("Resolution") currently on file with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati ("Bank"), the undersigned, who by the authority of the Member's B

April 6, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 6, 2021 (April 2, 2021) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo

April 1, 2021 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Definitive

March 31, 2021 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

DEF 14A 1 stfc2021proxystatement.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission On

March 25, 2021 11-K

- 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 000-19289 A. Full title of the plan a

March 25, 2021 EX-1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EXHIBIT 1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Plan Administrator and Benefits Committee of the State Auto Financial Corporation We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement No.

March 10, 2021 10-K

Annual Report - 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 or ? Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPO

March 10, 2021 EX-23.02

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Ernst & Young LLP

EXHIBIT 23.02 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements: 1.Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 33-44667 and 33-89400) pertaining to the 1991 Stock Option Plan 2.Registration Statement(Form S-8, No. 33-44666) pertaining to the 1991 Directors’ Stock Option Plan 3.Registration Statement (Form S-8, N

March 10, 2021 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the ?Company?) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the ?Report?), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Executiv

March 10, 2021 EX-24.03

Power of Attorney-

EXHIBIT 24.03 POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR DWIGHT E. SMITH Know all by these presents that I, DWIGHT E. SMITH,, do hereby appoint MELISSA A. CENTERS, my true and lawful attorney-in-fact to: (1)Prepare, execute in my name and on my behalf, and submit to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the ?SEC?) a Form ID, including amendments thereto, and any other documents necessary or appropriate to obtai

March 10, 2021 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Financial

March 10, 2021 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1.I have reviewed this Form 10-K of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to

March 10, 2021 EX-23.01

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

EXHIBIT 23.01 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-41849, 333-209878, and 333-90529) and Form S-8 (Nos. 33-44667, 33-89400, 33-44666, 33-41423, 333-05755, 333-147333, 333-206148, 333-233012, 333-43882, 333-43880, 333-127172, 333-165364, 333-192158, 333-214472, 333-165366, 33

March 10, 2021 EX-21.01

List of Subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation

EXHIBIT 21.01 List of Subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Company, an Iowa corporation Stateco Financial Services, Inc., an Ohio corporation Milbank Insurance Company, an Iowa corporation State Auto Insurance Company of Ohio, an Ohio corporation 518 Property Management and Leasing, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company

March 10, 2021 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1.I have reviewed this Form 10-K of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to

March 1, 2021 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 1, 2021 (March 1, 2021) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo

February 18, 2021 EX-99.01

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EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports fourth quarter and year end 2020 results ?Quarterly earnings of $1.85 per share ?Quarterly net income from operations1 of $0.66 per share ?Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 93.8 ?Quarterly SAP personal and commercial segments' combined ratio2 of 94.5 ?Return on equity of 1.3% ?Book value per share of $23.00 COLUMBUS, OHIO - February 18, 2021 - State Auto Fi

February 18, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2021 (February 18, 2021) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of

February 16, 2021 SC 13G/A

SCHEDULE 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 12 )* State Auto Financial Corp (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 855707105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which

January 29, 2021 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 24) State Auto Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, without par value (Title of Class of

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 24) State Auto Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, without par value (Title of Class of Securities) 855-707105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate

November 25, 2020 EX-10.02

EXECUTIVE CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.02 EXECUTIVE CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT This Executive Change of Control Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of December 1, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and among State Auto Financial Corporation, an Ohio corporation (“State Auto Financial”), State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Company, an Iowa-domiciled insurance company (“State Auto P&C”), State Automobile Mutual Insura

November 25, 2020 EX-10.01

EXECUTIVE CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.01 EXECUTIVE CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT This Executive Change of Control Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of November 13, 2020 to be effective as of January 1, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), by and among State Auto Financial Corporation, an Ohio corporation (“State Auto Financial”), State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Company, an Iowa-domiciled insurance company (“State Aut

November 25, 2020 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 25, 2020 (November 19, 2020) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of

November 6, 2020 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Exe

November 6, 2020 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect t

November 6, 2020 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Fina

November 6, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 or ☐ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289

November 6, 2020 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect

November 5, 2020 EX-99.01

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EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports third quarter 2020 results •Quarterly income of $0.26 per share •Quarterly net loss from operations1 of $0.10 per share •Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 106.0 •Quarterly SAP personal and commercial segments' combined ratio2 of 102.2 •Return on equity of (3.8)% •Book value per share of $21.57 COLUMBUS, OHIO - November 5, 2020 - State Auto Financial Corpora

November 5, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2020 (November 5, 2020) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of i

October 7, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2020 (September 22, 2020) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of

September 4, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 4, 2020 (September 2, 2020) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of

September 4, 2020 EX-10.01

Advance dated as of September 2, 2020, between State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati.

Exhibit 10.01 ^ FHLB CINCINNATI APPLICATION FOR ADVANCE Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-828-4191 Fax: 513-852-5747 D.D.A. # 389001 Date: 09/02/2020 Pursuant to the BLANKET SECURITY AGREEMENT ("Agreement") and the RESOLUTION FOR ADVANCES ("Resolution") currently on file with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (the "FHLB"), the undersigned, who by the authority of the Member's B

August 7, 2020 EX-10.01

Form of Time Based Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement under the State Auto Financial Corporation 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.01 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION 2017 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN TIME BASED DEFERRED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT State Auto Financial Corporation, an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), hereby grants to the employee of the Company named herein (the “Participant”) the following Deferred Stock Unit Award (“Deferred Stock Units”) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the State Auto Financi

August 7, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 or ☐ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289 STAT

August 7, 2020 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect t

August 7, 2020 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect

August 7, 2020 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Financial

August 7, 2020 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Executiv

August 6, 2020 EX-99.01

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EX-99.01 2 a2q2020pressrelease.htm PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports second quarter 2020 results •Quarterly income of $0.74 per share •Quarterly net loss from operations1 of $0.59 per share •Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 114.7 •Quarterly SAP personal and commercial segments' combined ratio2 of 111.5 •Return on equity of (3.9)% •Book value per share of $21.26 COLUMBUS, OHIO

August 6, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - CURRENT REPORT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2020 (August 6, 2020) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

July 21, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2020 (July 21, 2020) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo

July 21, 2020 EX-99.01

State Auto Financial Reports Impact of Storm Activity

EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial Reports Impact of Storm Activity COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 21, 2020) - State Auto Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:STFC) today announced its preliminary estimate of the impact of catastrophe losses on its second quarter 2020 results. The company estimates the second quarter results will include approximately $90 million, or 26.5 points, of net catastrophe losses, primaril

July 9, 2020 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 9, 2020 (July 8, 2020) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

July 9, 2020 EX-99.1

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EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto extends contract of President and CEO Mike LaRocco COLUMBUS, OHIO - June 9, 2020 - The boards of directors of State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) and State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company (State Auto Mutual) today announced the extension of President and CEO Mike LaRocco’s employment agreement for one year, through Dec. 31, 2022. LaRocco’s previous agreement

July 9, 2020 EX-10.1

AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 10.1 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment to Employment Agreement (this “Amendment”) is made as of July 8, 2020, by and among State Auto Financial Corporation, an Ohio corporation (“State Auto Financial”), State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Company, an Iowa-domiciled insurance company (“State Auto P&C”), State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company, an Ohio-domiciled mutua

May 14, 2020 8-K/A

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2020 (May 7, 2020) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpor

May 13, 2020 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2020 (May 7, 2020) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporat

May 13, 2020 EX-10.01

STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION 2017 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT

EX-10.01 2 a2020shareholdermeetingexh.htm EXHIBIT 10.01 Ex. 10.01 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION 2017 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT State Auto Financial Corporation, an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), hereby grants to the undersigned employee of the Company (the “Participant”) the following Performance Units Award (“Performance Units”) pursuant to the terms and cond

May 7, 2020 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Financia

May 7, 2020 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect

May 7, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 or ☐ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289 STA

May 7, 2020 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect t

May 7, 2020 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Executi

May 6, 2020 EX-99.01

Page 1 of 16

EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports first quarter 2020 results •Quarterly loss of $2.62 per share •Quarterly net loss from operations1 of $0.18 per share •Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 107.2 •Return on equity of (8.7)% •Book value per share of $19.83 COLUMBUS, OHIO - May 6, 2020 - State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) today reported a first quarter 2020 net loss of $114.6 million

May 6, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 a1q2020currentreport.htm CURRENT REPORT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2020 (May 6, 2020) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-13243

April 2, 2020 EX-10.01

OPEN LINE OF CREDIT APPLICATION Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-828-4191 Fax: 513-852-5747

Ex. 10.01 ^ FHLB CINCINNATI OPEN LINE OF CREDIT APPLICATION Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-828-4191 Fax: 513-852-5747 D.D.A. # 389001 Date: 04/02/2020 Pursuant to the BLANKET SECURITY AGREEMENT ("Agreement") and the RESOLUTION FOR ADVANCES ("Resolution") currently on file with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati ("Bank"), the undersigned, who by the authority of the Member's B

April 2, 2020 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 2, 2020 (April 2, 2020) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo

March 25, 2020 DEFA14A

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. DEFA14A - - 2020 NOTICE AND ACCESS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive

March 24, 2020 EX-10.01

REPO BASED ADVANCE APPLICATION Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-828-4191 Fax: 513-852-5747

Exhibit 10.01 ^ FHLB CINCINNATI REPO BASED ADVANCE APPLICATION Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-828-4191 Fax: 513-852-5747 D.D.A. # 389001 Date: 03/19/2020 Pursuant to the BLANKET SECURITY AGREEMENT ("Agreement") and the RESOLUTION FOR ADVANCES ("Resolution") currently on file with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (the "FHLB"), the undersigned, who by the authority of the Mem

March 24, 2020 11-K

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. 11-K - - 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 000-19289 A. Full title of the plan a

March 24, 2020 EX-1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EXHIBIT 1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Plan Administrator and Benefits Committee of the State Auto Financial Corporation We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement No.

March 24, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 24, 2020 (March 19, 2020) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

March 24, 2020 DEF 14A

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. DEF 14A - - PROXY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ý Defin

February 28, 2020 EX-16.1

September 3, 2019

EX-16.1 2 letterdatedseptember32019f.htm EXHIBIT 16.1 Exhibit 16.1 September 3, 2019 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated September 3, 2019, of State Auto Financial Corporation and are in agreement with the statements contained in Item 4.01(a) paragraphs one through five and the first paragraph of

February 28, 2020 EX-16.2

February 28, 2020

EX-16.2 3 letterdatedfebruary282020f.htm EXHIBIT 16.2 Exhibit 16.2 February 28, 2020 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K/A dated February 28, 2020, of State Auto Financial Corporation and are in agreement with the statements contained in Item 4.01(a) paragraphs one through four. We have no basis to agre

February 28, 2020 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 3, 2019 (August 27, 2019) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of

February 27, 2020 10-K

Annual Report - 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 or ☐ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPO

February 27, 2020 EX-23.01

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EXHIBIT 23.01 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements: 1.Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 33-44667 and 33-89400) pertaining to the 1991 Stock Option Plan 2.Registration Statement(Form S-8, No. 33-44666) pertaining to the 1991 Directors’ Stock Option Plan 3.Registration Statement (Form S-8, N

February 27, 2020 EX-10.44

Executive Change of Control Agreement dated as of November 28, 2017 among State Auto Financial Corporation, State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company, State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company and Michael E. LaRocco

Exhibit 10.44 EXECUTIVE CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT This Executive Change of Control Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of November 28, 2017 to be effective as of January 1, 2018 (the “Effective Date”), by and among State Auto Financial Corporation, an Ohio corporation (“State Auto Financial”), State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Company, an Iowa-domiciled insurance company (“State Aut

February 27, 2020 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Executiv

February 27, 2020 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1.I have reviewed this Form 10-K of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to

February 27, 2020 EX-21.01

List of Subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation

EXHIBIT 21.01 List of Subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Company, an Iowa corporation Stateco Financial Services, Inc., an Ohio corporation Milbank Insurance Company, an Iowa corporation State Auto Insurance Company of Ohio, an Ohio corporation 518 Property Management and Leasing, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company

February 27, 2020 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Financial

February 27, 2020 EX-4.01

Description of Securities

Exhibit 4.01 Description of the Registrant’s Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended State Auto Financial Company (the “Company”) has its common shares, without par value (the “Common Shares”), registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The Common Shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market

February 27, 2020 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1.I have reviewed this Form 10-K of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to

February 20, 2020 EX-99.01

Page 1 of 21

EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports fourth quarter and year end 2019 results •Quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share •Quarterly net income from operations1 of $0.29 per share •Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 100.4 •Quarterly SAP personal and commercial segments' combined ratio2 of 97.1 •Return on equity of 9.8% •Book value per share of $22.01 COLUMBUS, OHIO - February 20, 2020 - State Auto F

February 20, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 20, 2020 (February 20, 2020) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of

February 12, 2020 SC 13G/A

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 11)* STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORP (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 855707105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which t

January 31, 2020 SC 13G/A

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. / STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 a13gaamendment23.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 23) State Auto Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, without par value (Title of Class of Securities) 855-707105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statemen

November 1, 2019 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect t

November 1, 2019 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 or ☐ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289

November 1, 2019 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect

November 1, 2019 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Exe

November 1, 2019 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Fina

October 31, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 a3q2019currentreport.htm CURRENT REPORT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2019 (October 31, 2019) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-1928

October 31, 2019 EX-99.01

Page 1 of 21

EX-99.01 2 a3q2019pressrelease.htm PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports third quarter 2019 results •Quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share •Quarterly net income from operations1 of $0.34 per share •Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 99.5 •Return on equity of 3.4% •Book value per share of $21.68 COLUMBUS, OHIO - October 31, 2019 - State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) today

September 3, 2019 EX-16.1

September 3, 2019

EX-16.1 2 letterdatedseptember32019f.htm EXHIBIT 16.1 Exhibit 16.1 September 3, 2019 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated September 3, 2019, of State Auto Financial Corporation and are in agreement with the statements contained in Item 4.01(a) paragraphs one through five and the first paragraph of

September 3, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

8-K 1 changeincertifyingaccounta.htm 8-K CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 3, 2019 (August 27, 2019) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as

August 5, 2019 EX-4.(O)

Amendment No. 8 to State Auto Financial Corporation 1991 Employee Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Exhibit 4(o) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE 1991 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE AND DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN The 1991 Employee Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “Plan”) is hereby amended pursuant to the following provisions: 1. Definitions: For the purposes of the Plan and this amendment, all capitalized terms used in this amendment which are not otherwise defi

August 5, 2019 EX-4.(P)

Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

EX-4.(P) 3 amendedandrestatedemployee.htm AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE AND DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN Exhibit 4(p) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1991 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE AND DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN Amended and Restated (Effective as of May 10, 2019) Section I - Purpose This 1991 Employee Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “Plan”) of State Auto Financial Co

August 5, 2019 EX-24.(B)

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP

EX-24.(B) 5 consentofernstyoungllp.htm CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP EXHIBIT 23(b) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the 1991 Employee Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan, as amended, of State Auto Financial Corporation of our reports dated March 15, 2019, with respe

August 5, 2019 S-8

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. S-8 - - FORM S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 5, 2019 Registration No.

August 2, 2019 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect t

August 2, 2019 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect

August 2, 2019 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Executiv

August 2, 2019 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Financial

August 2, 2019 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 or ☐ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289 STAT

August 1, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2019 (August 1, 2019) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

August 1, 2019 EX-99.1

Page 2 of 21

EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports second quarter 2019 results •Quarterly loss of $0.14 per share •Quarterly net loss from operations1 of $0.33 per share •Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 111.4 •Return on equity of 6.0% •Book value per share of $21.07 COLUMBUS, OHIO - August 1, 2019 - State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) today reported a second quarter 2019 net loss of $6.2 millio

May 14, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

8-K 1 a2019shareholdermeeting8k1.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2019 (May 09, 2019) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304

May 13, 2019 EX-10.02

Addendum, effective May 19, 2019, to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 19, 2009, between Milbank Insurance Company and State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company

Exhibit 10.02 Addendum to CREDIT AGREEMENT This Addendum is effective May 19, 2019 and amends the Credit Agreement first effective May 19, 2009 (the "Agreement") by and between State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company ("Borrower") and Milbank Insurance Company ("Lender"), as follows: 1. Section 1.01 DEFINITIONS "Lender is deleted and replaced with the following: "Lender" means Milbank Insurance C

May 13, 2019 EX-10.01

Addendum, effective May 8, 2019, to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 8, 2009, between State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company and State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company

Exhibit 10.01 Addendum to CREDIT AGREEMENT This Addendum is effective May 8, 2019 and amends the Credit Agreement first effective May 8, 2009 (the "Agreement") by and between State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company ("Borrower") and State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company ("Lender"), as follows: 1. Section 1.01 DEFININTIONS "Maturity Date" is deleted and replaced with the following: "Mat

May 13, 2019 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

8-K 1 creditagreementaddendum.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2019 (May 08, 2019) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (St

May 3, 2019 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Executi

May 3, 2019 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect

May 3, 2019 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect t

May 3, 2019 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Financia

May 3, 2019 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019 or ¨ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289 STA

May 2, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 a1q2019currentreport.htm CURRENT REPORT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 2, 2019 (May 2, 2019) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-13243

May 2, 2019 EX-99.01

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EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports first quarter 2019 results •Quarterly earnings of $1.12 per share •Quarterly net income from operations1 of $0.31 per share •Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 99.7 •Return on equity of 7.5% •Book value per share of $20.67 COLUMBUS, OHIO - May 2, 2019 - State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) today reported first quarter 2019 net income of $49.4 milli

April 8, 2019 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

8-K 1 loc8k1.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 8, 2019 (April 2, 2019) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other ju

April 8, 2019 EX-10.01

Open Line of Credit Application dated as of April 2, 2019, between State Auto Property & Casualty and Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati.

EX-10.01 2 ex10011.htm EXHIBIT 10.01 Ex. 10.01 ^ FHLB CINCINNATI OPEN LINE OF CREDIT APPLICATION Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-828-4191 Fax: 513-852-5747 D.D.A. # 389001 Date: 04/02/2019 Pursuant to the BLANKET SECURITY AGREEMENT ("Agreement") and the RESOLUTION FOR ADVANCES ("Resolution") currently on file with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati ("Bank"), the undersigned, w

March 25, 2019 11-K

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 000-19289 A. Full title of the plan a

March 25, 2019 EX-1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EXHIBIT 1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Benefits Committee of the State Auto Financial Corporation We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement No.

March 22, 2019 DEFA14A

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive

March 22, 2019 DEF 14A

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. PROXY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ý Defin

March 15, 2019 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1I have reviewed this Form 10-K of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

March 15, 2019 EX-21.01

List of Subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation

EXHIBIT 21.01 List of Subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Company, an Iowa corporation Stateco Financial Services, Inc., an Ohio corporation Milbank Insurance Company, an Iowa corporation State Auto Insurance Company of Ohio, an Ohio corporation 518 Property Management and Leasing, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company

March 15, 2019 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Financial

March 15, 2019 EX-23.01

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EXHIBIT 23.01 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements: 1Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 33-44667 and 33-89400) pertaining to the 1991 Stock Option Plan 2Registration Statement(Form S-8, No. 33-44666) pertaining to the1991 Directors’ Stock Option Plan 3Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 3

March 15, 2019 10-K

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. 10-K (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ý Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 or ¨ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPO

March 15, 2019 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Executiv

March 15, 2019 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1I have reviewed this Form 10-K of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to t

March 5, 2019 EX-99.01

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EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports revised financial information related to accounting for pension and postretirement benefits COLUMBUS, OHIO - March 4, 2019 - State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) reported today that it is revising previously disclosed financial information related to accounting for its pension and postretirement benefits. STFC had been pooling the net liabilities

March 5, 2019 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K/A 1 a2018year-endcurrentreport.htm CURRENT REPORT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2019 (February 14, 2019) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified

February 14, 2019 EX-99.01

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EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports fourth quarter and year end 2018 results •Quarterly net loss of $0.57 per diluted share including $1.25 per diluted share, or $54.1 million, of after-tax net unrealized loss on investments •Quarterly net income from operations2 of $0.67 per diluted share •Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 94.6% •Return on equity of 1.5% •Book value per share of $19.79 COLUM

February 14, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 a2018year-endcurrentreport.htm CURRENT REPORT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2019 (February 14, 2019) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio

February 8, 2019 SC 13G/A

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 dfs456.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 10)* STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORP (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 855707105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to d

January 31, 2019 SC 13G/A

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. / STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 a13gaamendment22.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 22) State Auto Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Shares, without par value (Title of Class of Securities) 855-707105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statemen

January 9, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

8-K 1 markert8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 9, 2019 (January 7, 2019) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or o

November 5, 2018 10-Q

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018 or ¨ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289

November 5, 2018 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Exe

November 5, 2018 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Fina

November 5, 2018 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect t

November 5, 2018 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect

November 1, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 a3q2018currentreport.htm CURRENT REPORT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2018 (November 1, 2018) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-1928

November 1, 2018 EX-99.01

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EX-99.01 2 a3q2018pressrelease.htm PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports third quarter 2018 results •Quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share •Quarterly income from operations1 of $0.44 per share •Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 98.4 •Return on equity of 3.0% •Book value per share of $20.24 COLUMBUS, OHIO - November 1, 2018 - State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) today rep

August 7, 2018 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Executiv

August 7, 2018 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect

August 7, 2018 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect t

August 7, 2018 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Financial

August 7, 2018 10-Q

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018 or ¨ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289 STAT

August 6, 2018 EX-99.01

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EX-99.01 2 a2q2018pressrelease.htm PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports second quarter 2018 results •Quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share •Quarterly loss from operations1 of $0.08 per share •Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 107.0 •Return on equity of (1.9)% •Book value per share of $19.75 COLUMBUS, OHIO - August 6, 2018 - State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) today rep

August 6, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 a2q2018currentreport.htm CURRENT REPORT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2018 (August 6, 2018) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31

June 19, 2018 15-15D

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. 15-15D

15-15D 1 form15retirementsavingsplan.htm 15-15D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number: 333-56336 State Auto Insura

June 19, 2018 S-8 POS

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. S-8 POS

S-8 POS 1 s-8posno3.htm S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 19, 2018 Registration No. 333-56336 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 to FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 31-1324

June 18, 2018 EX-1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-1 2 consentofindependentregist.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM EXHIBIT 1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Benefits Committee of the State Auto Insurance Companies Retirement Savings Plan We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (No. 333-56336) on Form S-8 of the State Auto Financial Corporation of our

June 18, 2018 11-K

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K S ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 000-19289 A. Full title of the plan and address

June 4, 2018 8-K

Other Events

8-K 1 tradingplan.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 4, 2018 (May 31, 2018) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other

May 23, 2018 EX-10.01

Advance dated as of May 17, 2018, between State Auto Property & Casualty and Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati.

Exhibit 10.01 ^ FHLB CINCINNATI APPLICATION FOR ADVANCE Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-828-4191 Fax: 513-852-5747 D.D.A. # 389001 Date: 05/17/2018 Pursuant to the BLANKET SECURITY AGREEMENT ("Agreement") and the RESOLUTION FOR ADVANCES ("Resolution") currently on file with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati ("Bank"), the undersigned, who by the authority of the Member's Board

May 23, 2018 8-K

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. 8-K (Current Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 23, 2018 (May 17, 2018) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

May 16, 2018 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

8-K 1 a2018shareholdermeeting8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2018 (May 10, 2018) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (

May 9, 2018 EX-10.01

Second Amendment, effective as of March 1, 2018, to the Management and Operations Agreement, Amended and Restated as of January 1, 2015 by and among State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company, State Auto Financial Corporation, State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Company,

EX-10.01 2 stfc2018331ex1001.htm SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS AGREEMENT AMENDED AND RESTATED Exhibit 10.01 SECOND AMENDMENT to MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS AGREEMENT AMENDED AND RESTATED As of January 1, 2015 This Second Amendment (“Second Amendment”) to the Management and Operations Agreement Amended and Restated as of January 1, 2015 (the 2015 Management Agreement”), is attache

May 9, 2018 EX-31.01

CEO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.01 CERTIFICATION I, Michael E. LaRocco, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect

May 9, 2018 EX-32.02

CFO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.02 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven E. English, Chief Financia

May 9, 2018 10-Q

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018 or ¨ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19289 STA

May 9, 2018 EX-31.02

CFO certification required by Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 31.02 CERTIFICATION I, Steven E. English, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of State Auto Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect t

May 9, 2018 EX-32.01

CEO certification required by Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.01 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of State Auto Financial Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael E. LaRocco, Chief Executi

May 8, 2018 EX-10.01

Open Line of Credit dated as of March 22, 2018, between State Auto Property & Casualty and Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati.

Ex. 10.01 ^ FHLB CINCINNATI OPEN LINE OF CREDIT APPLICATION Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-828-4191 Fax: 513-852-5747 D.D.A. # 389001 Date: 03/22/2018 Pursuant to the BLANKET SECURITY AGREEMENT ("Agreement") and the RESOLUTION FOR ADVANCES ("Resolution") currently on file with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati ("Bank"), the undersigned, who by the authority of the Member's B

May 8, 2018 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2018 (March 22, 2018) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpor

May 8, 2018 EX-99.01

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EX-99.01 2 a1q2018pressrelease.htm PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.1 State Auto Financial reports first quarter 2018 results •Quarterly loss of $0.05 per share •Quarterly earnings from operations1 of $0.17 per share •Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 102.6 •Return on equity of (1.0)% •Book value per share of $19.90 COLUMBUS, OHIO - May 8, 2018 - State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) today reporte

May 8, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2018 (May 8, 2018) STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 000-19289 31-1324304 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

March 26, 2018 DEFA14A

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. PROXY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive

March 26, 2018 DEF 14A

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. PROXY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ý Defin

March 23, 2018 11-K

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 000-19289 A. Full title of the plan a

March 23, 2018 EX-1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-1 2 exhibit1-consentofindepend.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM EXHIBIT 1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-170564 on Form S-8 of our report dated March 23, 2018 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the State Auto Financial Corporation for the year ended D

March 23, 2018 EX-1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-1 2 exhibit1-2017consentofinde.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM EXHIBIT 1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-165366 and 333-170568 on Form S-8 of our report dated March 23, 2018, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the State Auto Financial Corporation for

March 23, 2018 11-K

STFC / State Auto Financial Corp. 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 000-19289 A. Full title of the plan a

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