John B. Melvin

State Auto Financial Corp. is a property and casualty insurance holding company, which engages in the provision of insurance services. It operates through the following segments: Personal Insurance, Commercial Insurance, and Investment Operations. The Personal Insurance segment focuses on personal auto, homeowners, and other personal insurance. The Commercial Insurance segment covers commercial auto, small commercial package, middle market commercial, workers compensation, farm and ranch, and other commercial. The Investment Operations segment provides investment services and is evaluated based on investment returns of assets. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. operates as a holding company which engages in the provision of insurance services. It offers non life or property insurance for individuals and businesses. The company was founded by Robert Pein in 1921 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.