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EXHIBIT 99.1
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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 - State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) today reported second quarter 2020 net income of $34.3 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $6.2 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the same 2019 period. Net loss from operations1 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2020 was $0.59 versus $0.33 for the same 2019 period.
For the first six months of 2020, STFC had a net loss of $80.3 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, compared to net income of $43.2 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, for the same 2019 period. Net loss from operations1 per diluted share for the first six months of 2020 was $0.76 versus $0.01 for the same 2019 period.
GAAP Operating Results
STFC’s GAAP combined ratio for the second quarter 2020 was 114.7 compared to 111.4 for the same 2019 period. Catastrophe losses during the second quarter 2020 accounted for 26.5 points of the 79.6 total loss ratio points, or $90.4 million, versus 15.4 points of the 76.3 total loss ratio points, or $47.4 million, for the same period in 2019. The second quarter 2020 was impacted by severe wind and hail events that impacted the South and Midwest, with approximately 60% of the catastrophe losses affecting our homeowners line of business. Non-catastrophe losses and ALAE during the second quarter 2020 included 0.6 points of favorable development relating to prior years, or $2.0 million, versus 5.5 points of favorable development, or $17.1 million, for the same period in 2019. Non-catastrophe losses and ALAE during the second quarter 2020 included 1.8 points of adverse development relating to prior years, or $6.2 million, versus 0.9 points of favorable development, or $2.8 million, for the same period in 2019 from specialty run-off.
STFC’s GAAP combined ratio for the first six months of 2020 was 111.0 compared to 105.6 for the same 2019 period. Catastrophe losses for the first six months of 2020 accounted for 19.7 points of the 76.1 total loss ratio points, or $132.3 million, versus 10.7 points of the total 70.3 loss ratio points, or $65.1 million, for the same period in 2019. Non-catastrophe losses and ALAE for the first six months of 2020 included 1.9 points of favorable development relating to prior years, or $12.5 million, versus 6.2 points of favorable development, or $38.0 million, for the same period in 2019. Non-catastrophe losses and ALAE for the first six months of 2020 included 0.9 points of adverse development relating to prior years, or $6.1 million, versus 0.2 points of favorable development, or $1.5 million, for the same period in 2019 from specialty run-off.
SAP Personal and Commercial Operating Results
Net written premium for the second quarter 2020 increased 11.9% compared to the same period in 2019. By insurance segment, net written premium for the personal and commercial segments increased 10.0% and 14.7%, respectively. The increase in the personal segment was primarily due to new business growth and rate increases in homeowners and other personal. The improvement was partially offset by a decrease in net written premiums in personal auto due to a decline in new business. The increase in the commercial segment was led by new business growth and rate increases in commercial auto, middle market commercial, and farm & ranch. The improvement was partially offset by a decrease in net written premiums in workers’ compensation due to (i) a decline in new business as a result of COVID-19, and (ii) continued intense competition in this market.
Net written premium for the first six months of 2020 increased 12.4% compared to the same period in 2019. Net written premium for the personal and commercial segments increased 10.2% and 16.1%, respectively. The trends in



the personal and commercial net written premiums are due to the same factors discussed above for the second quarter.
The SAP personal and commercial segments' combined ratio2 for the second quarter 2020 was 111.5 compared to 109.9 for the same 2019 period. Catastrophe losses during the second quarter 2020 accounted for 26.5 points of the 77.9 total loss ratio points, or $90.4 million, versus 14.4 points of the 76.5 total loss ratio points, or $44.2 million, for the same period in 2019. Non-catastrophe losses and ALAE during the second quarter 2020 included 2.4 points of favorable development relating to prior years, or $8.2 million, versus 4.7 points of favorable development, or $14.3 million, for the same period in 2019.
The SAP personal and commercial segments' combined ratio for the first six months of 2020 was 109.4 compared to 104.9 for the same 2019 period. Catastrophe losses during the first six months of 2020 accounted for 19.7 points of the total 75.2 loss ratio points, or $132.2 million, versus 10.2 of the total 70.2 loss ratio points, or $61.4 million, for the same period in 2019. Non-catastrophe losses and ALAE during the first six months of 2020 included 2.8 points of favorable development relating to prior years, or $18.6 million, versus 6.0 points of favorable development, or $36.5 million, for the same period in 2019.
The exit from our specialty insurance business resulted in the elimination of specialty insurance as a reportable segment as it is no longer material to our results. Specialty results, labeled as "specialty run-off," are included in the SAP Insurance Segment Results table below to enable reconciliation to total underwriting results.
Book Value and Return on Equity
STFC’s book value increased to $21.26 per share as of June 30, 2020, compared to $19.83 on March 31, 2020. The increase in book value was driven by the increase in the market value of our of our investment portfolio.
Return on stockholders’ equity for the 12 months ended June 30, 2020, was (3.9)% compared to 6.0% for the 12 months ended June 30, 2019.
STFC’s Chairman, President and CEO Mike LaRocco commented on the quarter as follows:
"During the second quarter, the State Auto team once again demonstrated our critical role in supporting our customers in their greatest times of need. From the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to civil unrest and severe weather, our Claims and Risk Engineering (CARE) and Customer Service professionals once again delivered exceptional service.
"In personal lines, overall net written premium growth of 10% included 24% growth in our homeowners business. In personal auto, we continued the rollout of new rates that are being very well received by agents and customers. In commercial lines, every line other than workers’ compensation grew, with overall net written premium growth of 14.7%.
"The combined ratio for our ongoing lines of business of 111.5, which included an unusually high level of catastrophe losses of 26.5 points, was disappointing, but reflects the nature of our business. I’m pleased that our non-cat performance showed good improvement at a 44.7. While we continue to see validation of our strategy through strong written premium growth of 11.9%, we know we must deliver consistent profitability. That remains our focus."

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About State Auto Financial Corporation
State Auto Financial Corporation, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a super regional property and casualty insurance holding company. STFC stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, which represents the top fourth of all Nasdaq listed companies.
The insurance subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation are part of the State Auto Group. The State Auto Group markets its insurance products throughout the United States, through independent insurance agencies. The State Auto Group is rated A- (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Company and includes State Automobile Mutual, State Auto Property & Casualty, State Auto Ohio, State Auto Wisconsin, Milbank, Meridian Security, Patrons Mutual, Rockhill Insurance, Plaza Insurance, American Compensation and Bloomington Compensation. Additional information on State Auto Financial Corporation and the State Auto Insurance Companies can be found online at http://www.StateAuto.com/STFC.
STFC has scheduled a conference call with interested investors for Thursday, August 6, at 11 a.m. ET to discuss the Company’s second quarter 2020 performance. Live and archived broadcasts of the call can be accessed at http://www.StateAuto.com/STFC. A replay of the call can be heard beginning at 2 p.m., August 6, by calling 855-859-2056, conference ID 6944689. Supplemental schedules detailing the Company’s second quarter 2020 financial, sales and underwriting results are made available on http://www.StateAuto.com/STFC prior to the conference call.
1 Net earnings (loss) from operations, a non-GAAP financial measure which management believes is informative to Company management and investors, differs from GAAP net income (loss) only by the exclusion of net investment gain (loss), net of applicable taxes, on investment activity for the periods being reported. For STFC, this amounted to income of $1.33 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2020 and a loss of $1.07 year to date 2020 versus income of $0.19 per diluted share for the second quarter 2019 and income of $1.01 year to date 2019.
2 Insurance industry regulators require STFC's insurance subsidiaries to report their financial condition and results of operations using Statutory Accounting Practices ("SAP"). The SAP personal and commercial segments' combined ratio is a measure used by management to evaluate STFC’s operating performance for its ongoing operations. Details behind the compilation of these results can be found on pages 18 - 21 of this release.
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Except for historical information, all other information in this news release consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied. The most significant of these uncertainties are described in State Auto Financial's Form 10-K and Form 10-Q reports and exhibits to those reports, and include (but are not limited to) legislative changes at both the state and federal level, state and federal regulatory rule making promulgations and adjudications, class action litigation involving the insurance industry and judicial decisions affecting claims, policy coverages and the general costs of doing business, the impact of competition on products and pricing, inflation in the costs of the products and services insurance pays for, product development, geographic spread of risk, weather and weather-related events, and other types of catastrophic events. State Auto Financial undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
State Auto Financial Corporation
Media contact:
Kyle Anderson, 614-917-5497
Kyle.Anderson@StateAuto.com
or
Investor contact:
Natalie Schoolcraft, 614-917-4341
Natalie.Schoolcraft@StateAuto.com
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Selected Consolidated Financial Data
($ in millions, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Net premiums written$381.6  $341.7  $728.1  $647.7  
Earned premiums340.7  307.7  671.2  610.4  
Net investment income17.7  21.7  36.6  41.1  
Net investment gain (loss)75.9  10.3  (59.3) 55.2  
Other income0.5  0.4  1.1  1.0  
Total revenue434.8  340.1  649.6  707.7  
Income (loss) before federal income taxes41.6  (7.6) (102.4) 54.0  
Federal tax expense (benefit)7.3  (1.4) (22.1) 10.8  
Net income (loss)$34.3  $(6.2) $(80.3) $43.2  
Earnings (loss) per common share:
- basic$0.78  $(0.14) $(1.83) $1.00  
- diluted$0.74  $(0.14) $(1.83) $1.00  
Loss per share from operations(A):
- basic$(0.59) $(0.33) $(0.76) $(0.01) 
- diluted$(0.59) $(0.33) $(0.76) $(0.01) 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
- basic43.8  43.4  43.7  43.3  
- diluted44.1  43.4  43.7  43.9  
Return on average equity (LTM)(3.9)%6.0 %
Book value per share$21.26  $21.07  
Dividends paid per share$0.10  $0.10  $0.20  $0.20  
Total shares outstanding43.8  43.5  
GAAP ratios:
Cat loss and ALAE ratio26.5  15.4  19.7  10.7  
Non-cat loss and LAE ratio53.1  60.9  56.4  59.6  
Loss and LAE ratio79.6  76.3  76.1  70.3  
Expense ratio35.1  35.1  34.9  35.3  
Combined ratio114.7  111.4  111.0  105.6  
(A) Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measure:
Net loss from operations:
Net income (loss)$34.3  $(6.2) $(80.3) $43.2  
Net investment gain (loss), net of tax59.9  8.1  (46.9) 43.6  
Net loss from operations$(25.6) $(14.3) $(33.4) $(0.4) 
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
($ and shares in millions, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)June 30December 31
20202019
ASSETS
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost $1,983.5 and $2,080.0, respectively)$2,097.9  $2,127.9  
Equity securities354.6  395.2  
Other invested assets60.4  69.7  
Other invested assets, at cost12.5  6.5  
Notes receivable from affiliate70.0  70.0  
Total investments2,595.4  2,669.3  
Cash and cash equivalents174.6  78.0  
Accrued investment income and other assets31.1  31.7  
Deferred policy acquisition costs120.0  111.1  
Reinsurance recoverable on losses and loss expenses payable36.4  13.6  
Prepaid reinsurance premiums8.5  7.5  
Due from affiliate54.1  21.5  
Current federal income taxes6.7  6.3  
Net deferred federal income taxes49.2  42.2  
Property and equipment, held for sale4.2  4.2  
Total assets$3,080.2  $2,985.4  
LIABILITIES
Losses and loss expenses payable$1,105.3  $1,066.5  
Unearned premiums705.8  649.2  
Notes payable (affiliates $15.3 and $15.2, respectively)182.1  122.0  
Pension and postretirement benefits61.4  72.9  
Other liabilities95.1  114.9  
Total liabilities2,149.7  2,025.5  
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, without par value. Authorized 100.0 shares; 50.7 and 50.4 shares issued, respectively, at stated value of $2.50 per share126.7  125.9  
Treasury stock, 6.9 and 6.9 shares, respectively, at cost(118.4) (117.5) 
Additional paid-in capital211.1  206.7  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)17.9  (37.9) 
Retained earnings693.2  782.7  
Total stockholders' equity930.5  959.9  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$3,080.2  $2,985.4  
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
($ in millions, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Earned premiums$340.7  $307.7  $671.2  $610.4  
Net investment income17.7  21.7  36.6  41.1  
Net investment gain (loss)75.9  10.3  (59.3) 55.2  
Other income from affiliates0.5  0.4  1.1  1.0  
Total revenues434.8  340.1  649.6  707.7  
Losses and loss expenses271.2  234.9  510.6  429.2  
Acquisition and operating expenses119.5  107.9  234.4  215.5  
Interest expense1.3  1.3  2.5  2.5  
Other expenses1.2  3.6  4.5  6.5  
Total expenses393.2  347.7  752.0  653.7  
Income (loss) before federal income taxes41.6  (7.6) (102.4) 54.0  
Federal income tax expense (benefit):
Current(0.4) —  (0.4) (0.4) 
Deferred7.7  (1.4) (21.7) 11.2  
Federal income tax expense (benefit)7.3  (1.4) (22.1) 10.8  
Net income (loss)$34.3  $(6.2) $(80.3) $43.2  
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic$0.78  $(0.14) $(1.83) $1.00  
Diluted$0.74  $(0.14) $(1.83) $1.00  
Dividends paid per common share$0.10  $0.10  $0.20  $0.20  
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
($ in millions)
(unaudited)Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Net income (loss)$34.3  $(6.2) $(80.3) $43.2  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale investments:
Unrealized holding gain38.9  34.7  69.9  69.2  
Reclassification adjustments for gains realized in net income(1.0) (1.5) (3.4) (1.6) 
Income tax expense(7.9) (7.0) (13.9) (14.2) 
Total net unrealized holding gain on available- for-sale investments30.0  26.2  52.6  53.4  
Net unrecognized benefit plan obligations:
Reclassification adjustments for amortization to statements of income:
Prior service credit(1.6) (1.6) (3.2) (3.2) 
Net actuarial loss3.6  2.4  7.3  4.8  
Income tax expense(0.4) (0.1) (0.9) (0.3) 
Total net unrecognized benefit plan obligations1.6  0.7  3.2  1.3  
Other comprehensive income31.6  26.9  55.8  54.7  
Comprehensive income (loss)$65.9  $20.7  $(24.5) $97.9  
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity
($ and shares in millions)
(unaudited)Six months endedYear Ended
June 30December 31
20202019
Common shares:
Balance at beginning of year50.4  50.0  
Issuance of shares0.3  0.4  
Balance at period ended50.7  50.4  
Treasury shares:
Balance at beginning of year(6.9) (6.8) 
Shares acquired on stock award exercises and vested restricted shares—  (0.1) 
Balance at period ended(6.9) (6.9) 
Common stock:
Balance at beginning of year$125.9  $125.0  
Issuance of shares0.8  0.9  
Balance at period ended126.7  125.9  
Treasury stock:
Balance at beginning of year$(117.5) $(117.0) 
Shares acquired on stock award exercises and vested restricted shares(0.9) (0.5) 
Balance at beginning of year and period ended(118.4) (117.5) 
Additional paid-in capital:
Balance at beginning of year$206.7  $194.2  
Issuance of common stock2.2  5.1  
Stock awards granted2.2  7.4  
Balance at period ended211.1  206.7  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Balance at beginning of the year$(37.9) $(96.4) 
Change in net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale investments52.6  60.6  
Total net unrecognized benefit plan obligations3.2  (2.1) 
Balance at period ended17.9  (37.9) 
Retained earnings:
Balance at beginning of year$782.7  $712.7  
Cumulative effect of change in accounting to establish an allowance for expected credit losses at January 1, 2020(0.5) —  
Net (loss) income(80.3) 87.4  
Cash dividends paid(8.7) (17.4) 
Balance at period ended693.2  782.7  
Total stockholders' equity at period ended$930.5  $959.9  
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
($ in millions)
(unaudited)Six months ended
June 30
20202019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income$(80.3) $43.2  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization, net5.7  3.8  
Share-based compensation(0.5) 4.4  
Net investment loss (gain)59.3  (55.2) 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Deferred policy acquisition costs(8.9) (7.2) 
Accrued investment income and other assets0.6  1.8  
Postretirement and pension benefits(10.5) (11.3) 
Other liabilities and due to/from affiliates, net(46.5) (79.1) 
Reinsurance recoverable on losses and loss expenses payable and prepaid reinsurance premiums(23.8) (3.4) 
Losses and loss expenses payable38.2  (11.6) 
Unearned premiums56.6  37.4  
Deferred tax on share-based awards(0.2) (0.6) 
Federal income taxes(21.9) 11.4  
Net cash used in operating activities(32.2) (66.4) 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of fixed maturities available-for-sale(280.8) (334.8) 
Purchases of equity securities(42.7) (30.4) 
Purchases of other invested assets(6.9) (2.6) 
Maturities, calls and pay downs of fixed maturities available-for-sale186.7  203.2  
Sales of fixed maturities available-for-sale188.3  198.7  
Sales of equity securities30.0  20.3  
Sales of other invested assets0.6  0.6  
Disposals of property and equipment0.2  1.6  
Net cash provided by investing activities75.4  56.6  
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock3.0  4.0  
Payments to acquire treasury stock(0.9) (0.5) 
Payment of dividends(8.7) (8.7) 
Proceeds from short-term debt60.0  —  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities53.4  (5.2) 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents96.6  (15.0) 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period78.0  59.8  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$174.6  $44.8  
Supplemental disclosures:
Interest paid (affiliates $0.5 and $0.5, respectively)$2.3  $2.3  
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Net Investment Income
($ in millions)
(unaudited)
6/30/20199/30/201912/31/20193/31/20206/30/2020
Quarter to Date
Gross investment income:
Fixed maturities$14.7  $14.4  $13.9  $14.5  $14.8  
TIPS2.6  0.9  0.7  0.6  (0.3) 
Total fixed maturities17.3  15.3  14.6  15.1  14.5  
Equity securities3.1  3.0  4.3  3.1  2.6  
Other1.4  1.1  1.3  1.0  0.8  
Total gross investment income21.8  19.4  20.2  19.2  17.9  
Less: Investment expenses0.1  0.1  0.2  0.3  0.2  
Net investment income$21.7  $19.3  $20.0  $18.9  $17.7  
Year to Date
Gross investment income:
   Fixed maturities$30.1  $44.5  $58.4  $14.5  $29.3  
   TIPS2.3  3.2  3.9  0.6  0.3  
Total fixed maturities32.4  47.7  62.3  15.1  29.6  
Equity securities5.9  8.9  13.2  3.1  5.7  
Other3.1  4.2  5.5  1.0  1.8  
Total gross investment income41.4  60.8  81.0  19.2  37.1  
Less: Investment expenses0.3  0.4  0.6  0.3  0.5  
Net investment income$41.1  $60.4  $80.4  $18.9  $36.6  
6/30/20199/30/201912/31/20193/31/20206/30/2020
TIPS, fair value$145.2  $135.3  $135.6  $111.4  $115.9  
TIPS, book value$137.4  $125.9  $126.2  $101.5  $100.9  
Net Investment Gain (Loss)
($ in millions)
unauditedThree months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Investment gain (loss), net:
Fixed maturities:
Realized gains on sales of securities$1.9  $1.5  $5.5  $1.6  
Realized losses on sales of securities(0.9) —  (2.1) —  
Net gain on fixed maturities1.0  1.5  3.4  1.6  
Equity securities:
Realized (losses) gains on sales of securities, net(9.5) 1.2  (8.6) (0.7) 
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities still held, net78.6  6.4  (44.7) 50.5  
Net gain (loss) on equity securities69.1  7.6  (53.3) 49.8  
Other invested assets:
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities still held, net5.8  1.2  (9.6) 5.1  
Net gain (loss) on other invested assets5.8  1.2  (9.6) 5.1  
Other net realized gain (loss)—  —  0.2  (1.3) 
Net gain (loss) on investments$75.9  $10.3  $(59.3) $55.2  
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Income Taxes
($ in millions)
(unaudited)
The following table sets forth the tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities:
June 30December 31
20202020
Deferred tax assets:
Unearned premiums not currently deductible$29.4  $27.0  
Losses and loss expenses payable discounting11.4  10.6  
Postretirement and pension benefits18.0  20.0  
Other liabilities10.7  13.4  
Net operating loss carryforward25.8  12.1  
Tax credit carryforward2.0  2.5  
Other0.2  1.1  
Total deferred tax assets97.5  86.7  
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferral of policy acquisition costs25.2  23.3  
Investments23.1  21.2  
Total deferred tax liabilities48.3  44.5  
Net deferred federal income taxes$49.2  $42.2  
The following table sets forth the components of federal income tax expense (benefit):
Three months ended June 30Six months ended June 30
2020201920202019
Income (loss) before federal income taxes$41.6  $(7.6) $(102.4) $54.0  
Federal income tax expense (benefit)
Current(0.4) —  (0.4) (0.4) 
Deferred7.7  (1.4) (21.7) 11.2  
Total federal income tax expense (benefit)7.3  (1.4) (22.1) 10.8  
Net income (loss)$34.3  $(6.2) $(80.3) $43.2  
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SAP Personal Insurance Segment Results
(unaudited)
($ in millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2020Personal AutoHomeownersOther PersonalTotal
Net written premiums$104.3  $106.1  $15.0  $225.4  
Net earned premiums103.3  87.7  11.8  202.8  
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE4.1  54.6  7.6  66.3  
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE5.9  (0.1) (0.1) 5.7  
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE45.5  36.7  3.9  86.1  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE51.4  36.6  3.8  91.8  
Total Loss and ALAE55.5  91.2  11.4  158.1  
ULAE8.3  6.5  0.6  15.4  
Total Loss and LAE63.8  97.7  12.0  173.5  
Underwriting expenses33.7  31.5  4.5  69.7  
Net underwriting gain (loss)$5.8  $(41.5) $(4.7) $(40.4) 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio4.0 %62.3 %64.3 %32.7 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio5.7 %(0.2)%(0.8)%2.8 %
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio44.0 %41.8 %33.2 %42.4 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio49.7 %41.6 %32.4 %45.2 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio53.7 %103.9 %96.7 %77.9 %
ULAE ratio8.1 %7.5 %4.8 %7.6 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio61.8 %111.4 %101.5 %85.5 %
Expense ratio32.3 %29.7 %30.6 %31.0 %
Combined ratio94.1 %141.1 %132.1 %116.5 %
($ in millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2019Personal AutoHomeownersOther PersonalTotal
Net written premiums$110.0  $85.5  $9.4  $204.9  
Net earned premiums108.4  71.8  8.1  188.3  
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE3.6  28.4  3.0  35.0  
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE(3.0) (0.1) (0.3) (3.4) 
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE69.0  39.3  3.6  111.9  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE66.0  39.2  3.3  108.5  
Total Loss and ALAE69.6  67.6  6.3  143.5  
ULAE7.6  5.5  0.4  13.5  
Total Loss and LAE77.2  73.1  6.7  157.0  
Underwriting expenses33.1  25.2  2.9  61.2  
Net underwriting loss$(1.9) $(26.5) $(1.5) $(29.9) 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio3.3 %39.5 %37.3 %18.6 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio(2.7)%(0.2)%(4.6)%(1.8)%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio63.7 %54.6 %45.5 %59.4 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio61.0 %54.4 %40.9 %57.6 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio64.3 %93.9 %78.2 %76.2 %
ULAE ratio7.0 %7.7 %5.1 %7.2 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio71.3 %101.6 %83.3 %83.4 %
Expense ratio30.0 %29.6 %30.8 %29.9 %
Combined ratio101.3 %131.2 %114.1 %113.3 %
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
($ in millions)
Six months ended June 30, 2020Personal AutoHomeownersOther PersonalTotal
Net written premiums$208.9  $187.7  $28.3  $424.9  
Net earned premiums208.0  170.4  22.5  400.9  
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE4.6  65.3  9.1  79.0  
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE11.1  2.1  (1.1) 12.1  
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE107.5  74.3  8.2  190.0  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE118.6  76.4  7.1  202.1  
Total Loss and ALAE123.2  141.7  16.2  281.1  
ULAE15.6  11.8  1.0  28.4  
Total Loss and LAE138.8  153.5  17.2  309.5  
Underwriting expenses66.5  56.5  8.5  131.5  
Net underwriting gain (loss)$2.7  $(39.6) $(3.2) $(40.1) 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio2.2 %38.3 %40.4 %19.7 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio5.4 %1.2 %(4.8)%3.0 %
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio51.6 %43.7 %36.4 %47.4 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio57.0 %44.9 %31.6 %50.4 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio59.2 %83.2 %72.0 %70.1 %
ULAE ratio7.5 %6.9 %4.4 %7.1 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio66.7 %90.1 %76.4 %77.2 %
Expense ratio31.9 %30.1 %30.3 %31.0 %
Combined ratio98.6 %120.2 %106.7 %108.2 %
($ in millions)
Six months ended June 30, 2019Personal AutoHomeownersOther PersonalTotal
Net written premiums$217.7  $149.9  $17.8  $385.4  
Net earned premiums213.8  140.5  15.5  369.8  
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE4.5  40.8  3.7  49.0  
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE(9.8) 0.5  (1.0) (10.3) 
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE134.8  69.2  8.0  212.0  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE125.0  69.7  7.0  201.7  
Total Loss and ALAE129.5  110.5  10.7  250.7  
ULAE14.8  10.7  0.7  26.2  
Total Loss and LAE144.3  121.2  11.4  276.9  
Underwriting expenses65.8  47.0  5.8  118.6  
Net underwriting gain (loss)$3.7  $(27.7) $(1.7) $(25.7) 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio2.1 %29.0 %24.0 %13.2 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio(4.6)%0.4 %(6.6)%(2.8)%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio63.1 %49.2 %51.8 %57.3 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio58.5 %49.6 %45.2 %54.5 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio60.6 %78.6 %69.2 %67.7 %
ULAE ratio6.9 %7.6 %4.6 %7.1 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio67.5 %86.2 %73.8 %74.8 %
Expense ratio30.2 %31.4 %32.6 %30.8 %
Combined ratio97.7 %117.6 %106.4 %105.6 %

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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SAP Commercial Insurance Segment Results
(unaudited)
($ in millions)
Three months ended
June 30, 2020
Commercial AutoSmall Commercial PackageMiddle Market CommercialWorkers' CompFarm & RanchOther CommercialTotal
Net written premiums$41.4  $32.5  $46.5  $13.0  $17.5  $5.4  $156.3  
Net earned premiums31.6  31.1  39.6  17.2  13.7  4.7  137.9  
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE0.7  11.9  6.9  —  4.6  —  24.1  
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE(0.2) (3.6) (2.9) (4.8) (0.3) (2.1) (13.9) 
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE15.0  17.2  22.0  12.8  6.1  1.3  74.4  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE14.8  13.6  19.1  8.0  5.8  (0.8) 60.5  
Total Loss and ALAE15.5  25.5  26.0  8.0  10.4  (0.8) 84.6  
ULAE1.7  2.1  1.1  1.7  0.6  0.1  7.3  
Total Loss and LAE17.2  27.6  27.1  9.7  11.0  (0.7) 91.9  
Underwriting expenses13.7  11.3  17.7  6.0  7.7  2.0  58.4  
Net underwriting gain (loss)$0.7  $(7.8) $(5.2) $1.5  $(5.0) $3.4  $(12.4) 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio2.0 %38.4 %17.6 %— %33.4 %(0.1)%17.5 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio(0.6)%(11.7)%(7.3)%(28.0)%(2.0)%(43.9)%(10.1)%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio47.7 %55.3 %55.4 %74.3 %45.2 %27.5 %54.0 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio47.1 %43.6 %48.1 %46.3 %43.2 %(16.4)%43.9 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio49.1 %82.0 %65.7 %46.3 %76.6 %(16.5)%61.4 %
ULAE ratio5.3 %6.7 %2.8 %9.9 %4.5 %1.8 %5.3 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio54.4 %88.7 %68.5 %56.2 %81.1 %(14.7)%66.7 %
Expense ratio33.1 %34.8 %38.1 %45.5 %43.4 %37.6 %37.3 %
Combined ratio87.5 %123.5 %106.6 %101.7 %124.5 %22.9 %104.0 %
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
($ in millions)
Three months ended
June 30, 2019
Commercial AutoSmall Commercial PackageMiddle Market CommercialWorkers' CompFarm & RanchOther CommercialTotal
Net written premiums$29.7  $31.5  $41.1  $15.4  $13.6  $5.0  $136.3  
Net earned premiums21.8  29.4  32.5  18.1  12.0  4.2  118.0  
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE—  3.5  3.9  —  1.8  —  9.2  
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE(1.0) (2.9) (2.9) (4.5) (0.8) 1.2  (10.9) 
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE14.1  17.5  16.5  14.8  6.7  2.4  72.0  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE13.1  14.6  13.6  10.3  5.9  3.6  61.1  
Total Loss and ALAE13.1  18.1  17.5  10.3  7.7  3.6  70.3  
ULAE1.3  1.7  1.7  2.0  0.5  0.2  7.4  
Total Loss and LAE14.4  19.8  19.2  12.3  8.2  3.8  77.7  
Underwriting expenses11.0  11.8  15.9  5.6  6.5  1.9  52.7  
Net underwriting (loss) gain$(3.6) $(2.2) $(2.6) $0.2  $(2.7) $(1.5) $(12.4) 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio0.2 %11.8 %11.8 %— %15.1 %— %7.8 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio(5.0)%(10.0)%(8.7)%(24.7)%(6.2)%28.4 %(9.2)%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio64.8 %59.3 %50.8 %81.4 %56.0 %55.8 %60.9 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio59.8 %49.3 %42.1 %56.7 %49.8 %84.2 %51.7 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio60.0 %61.1 %53.9 %56.7 %64.9 %84.2 %59.5 %
ULAE ratio6.1 %5.9 %5.2 %10.7 %4.3 %4.5 %6.3 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio66.1 %67.0 %59.1 %67.4 %69.2 %88.7 %65.8 %
Expense ratio36.9 %37.2 %38.7 %36.8 %47.5 %38.7 %38.6 %
Combined ratio103.0 %104.2 %97.8 %104.2 %116.7 %127.4 %104.4 %
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
($ in millions)
Six months ended
June 30, 2020
Commercial AutoSmall Commercial PackageMiddle Market CommercialWorkers' CompFarm & RanchOther CommercialTotal
Net written premiums$77.8  $64.4  $86.8  $31.8  $32.3  $10.3  $303.4  
Net earned premiums60.6  61.4  75.7  36.9  26.3  9.4  270.3  
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE1.0  15.5  31.0  —  5.5  0.2  53.2  
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE(0.3) (9.0) (8.0) (8.8) (1.1) (3.5) (30.7) 
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE31.6  36.3  49.5  26.2  10.1  4.3  158.0  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE31.3  27.3  41.5  17.4  9.0  0.8  127.3  
Total Loss and ALAE32.3  42.8  72.5  17.4  14.5  1.0  180.5  
ULAE3.2  3.7  3.2  3.4  1.1  0.3  14.9  
Total Loss and LAE35.5  46.5  75.7  20.8  15.6  1.3  195.4  
Underwriting expenses26.4  23.1  34.4  14.9  14.4  4.1  117.3  
Net underwriting (loss) gain$(1.3) $(8.2) $(34.4) $1.2  $(3.7) $4.0  $(42.4) 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio1.6 %25.3 %41.0 %— %20.8 %1.9 %19.7 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio(0.4)%(14.7)%(10.6)%(24.0)%(4.1)%(36.9)%(11.4)%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio52.2 %59.1 %65.4 %71.1 %38.7 %45.5 %58.5 %
Total non-cat loss and
ALAE ratio
51.8 %44.4 %54.8 %47.1 %34.6 %8.6 %47.1 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio53.4 %69.7 %95.8 %47.1 %55.4 %10.5 %66.8 %
ULAE ratio5.2 %6.0 %4.2 %9.3 %4.2 %2.9 %5.5 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio58.6 %75.7 %100.0 %56.4 %59.6 %13.4 %72.3 %
Expense ratio34.0 %35.9 %39.6 %46.8 %44.4 %39.6 %38.6 %
Combined ratio92.6 %111.6 %139.6 %103.2 %104.0 %53.0 %110.9 %
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
($ in millions)
Six months ended
June 30, 2019
Commercial AutoSmall Commercial PackageMiddle Market CommercialWorkers' CompFarm & RanchOther CommercialTotal
Net written premiums$53.7  $62.0  $75.3  $34.9  $26.0  $9.5  $261.4  
Net earned premiums41.5  59.0  63.2  38.6  23.8  8.3  234.4  
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE0.1  5.0  5.2  —  2.1  —  12.4  
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE(2.5) (7.7) (6.0) (9.0) (1.2) 0.2  (26.2) 
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE26.0  33.4  42.5  28.4  11.8  4.5  146.6  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE23.5  25.7  36.5  19.4  10.6  4.7  120.4  
Total Loss and ALAE23.6  30.7  41.7  19.4  12.7  4.7  132.8  
ULAE2.6  3.5  3.0  3.6  1.1  0.4  14.2  
Total Loss and LAE26.2  34.2  44.7  23.0  13.8  5.1  147.0  
Underwriting expenses21.7  24.3  30.1  13.0  12.7  3.9  105.7  
Net underwriting (loss) gain$(6.4) $0.5  $(11.6) $2.6  $(2.7) $(0.7) $(18.3) 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio0.3 %8.5 %8.2 %— %8.7 %— %5.3 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio(6.1)%(13.1)%(9.4)%(23.2)%(4.9)%2.8 %(11.1)%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio62.6 %56.5 %67.3 %73.4 %49.6 %54.2 %62.5 %
Total non-cat loss and
ALAE ratio
56.5 %43.4 %57.9 %50.2 %44.7 %57.0 %51.4 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio56.8 %51.9 %66.1 %50.2 %53.4 %57.0 %56.7 %
ULAE ratio6.3 %6.0 %4.7 %9.3 %4.6 %4.4 %6.1 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio63.1 %57.9 %70.8 %59.5 %58.0 %61.4 %62.8 %
Expense ratio40.5 %39.1 %39.9 %37.4 %48.7 %41.5 %40.4 %
Combined ratio103.6 %97.0 %110.7 %96.9 %106.7 %102.9 %103.2 %

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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SAP Insurance Segment Results
(unaudited)
($ in millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2020Personal & CommercialSpecialty run-offTotal
Net written premiums$381.7  $(0.1) $381.6  
Net earned premiums340.7  —  340.7  
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE90.4  —  90.4  
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE(8.2) 6.2  (2.0) 
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE160.5  —  160.5  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE152.3  6.2  158.5  
Total Loss and ALAE242.7  6.2  248.9  
ULAE22.7  —  22.7  
Total Loss and LAE265.4  6.2  271.6  
Underwriting expenses128.1  0.1  128.2  
Net underwriting loss$(52.8) $(6.3) $(59.1) 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio26.5 %
N/M(1)
26.5 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio(2.4)%N/M(0.6)%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio47.1 %N/M47.1 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio44.7 %N/M46.5 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio71.2 %N/M73.0 %
ULAE ratio6.7 %N/M6.7 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio77.9 %N/M79.7 %
Expense ratio33.6 %N/M33.6 %
Combined ratio111.5 %N/M113.3 %
(1) N/M = Not Meaningful
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
($ in millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2019Personal & CommercialSpecialty run-offTotal
Net written premiums$341.2  $0.5  $341.7  
Net earned premiums306.3  1.4  307.7  
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE44.2  3.2  47.4  
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE(14.3) (2.8) (17.1) 
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE183.9  0.8  184.7  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE169.6  (2.0) 167.6  
Total Loss and ALAE213.8  1.2  215.0  
ULAE20.9  (0.3) 20.6  
Total Loss and LAE234.7  0.9  235.6  
Underwriting expenses113.9  (0.2) 113.7  
Net underwriting (loss) gain$(42.3) $0.7  $(41.6) 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio14.4 %N/M15.4 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio(4.7)%N/M(5.5)%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio60.0 %N/M60.0 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio55.3 %N/M54.5 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio69.7 %N/M69.9 %
ULAE ratio6.8 %N/M6.7 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio76.5 %N/M76.6 %
Expense ratio33.4 %N/M33.3 %
Combined ratio109.9 %N/M109.9 %

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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
($ in millions)
Six months ended June 30, 2020Personal & CommercialSpecialty run-offTotal
Net written premiums$728.3  $(0.2) $728.1  
Net earned premiums671.2  —  671.2  
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE132.2  0.1  132.3  
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE(18.6) 6.1  (12.5) 
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE348.0  0.1  348.1  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE329.4  6.2  335.6  
Total Loss and ALAE461.6  6.3  467.9  
ULAE43.3  —  43.3  
Total Loss and LAE504.9  6.3  511.2  
Underwriting expenses248.8  0.4  249.2  
Net underwriting loss$(82.5) $(6.7) $(89.2) 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio19.7 %N/M19.7 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio(2.8)%N/M(1.9)%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio51.8 %N/M52.0 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio49.0 %N/M50.1 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio68.7 %N/M69.8 %
ULAE ratio6.5 %N/M6.4 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio75.2 %N/M76.2 %
Expense ratio34.2 %N/M34.2 %
Combined ratio109.4 %N/M110.4 %
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
($ in millions)
Six months ended June 30, 2019Personal & CommercialSpecialty run-offTotal
Net written premiums$646.8  $0.9  $647.7  
Net earned premiums604.2  6.2  610.4  
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE61.4  3.7  65.1  
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE(36.5) (1.5) (38.0) 
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE358.6  4.8  363.4  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE322.1  3.3  325.4  
Total Loss and ALAE383.5  7.0  390.5  
ULAE40.4  (0.7) 39.7  
Total Loss and LAE423.9  6.3  430.2  
Underwriting expenses224.3  0.6  224.9  
Net underwriting loss$(44.0) $(0.7) $(44.7) 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio10.2 %N/M10.7 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio(6.0)%N/M(6.2)%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio59.3 %N/M59.6 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio53.3 %N/M53.4 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio63.5 %N/M64.1 %
ULAE ratio6.7 %N/M6.5 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio70.2 %N/M70.6 %
Expense ratio34.7 %N/M34.7 %
Combined ratio104.9 %N/M105.3 %
The following table provides a reconciliation of our statutory underwriting results to GAAP consolidated income (loss) before federal income taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:
($ millions)2Q 20202Q 2019YTD 2020YTD 2019
Segment income (loss) before federal income taxes:
Insurance operations:
Personal insurance SAP underwriting loss$(40.4) $(29.9) $(40.1) $(25.7) 
Commercial insurance SAP underwriting loss(12.4) (12.4) (42.4) (18.3) 
Specialty run-off(6.3) 0.7  (6.7) (0.7) 
Total insurance operations(59.1) (41.6) (89.2) (44.7) 
Investment operations:
Net investment income17.7  21.7  36.6  41.1  
Net investment gain (loss)75.9  10.3  (59.3) 55.2  
Total investment operations 93.6  32.0  (22.7) 96.3  
All other segments income—  0.1  0.1  0.2  
Reconciling items:
GAAP adjustments8.7  6.1  14.6  10.1  
Interest expense on corporate debt(1.3) (1.3) (2.5) (2.5) 
Corporate expenses(0.3) (2.9) (2.7) (5.4) 
Total reconciling items7.1  1.9  9.4  2.2  
Total consolidated income (loss) before federal income taxes$41.6  $(7.6) $(102.4) $54.0  
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