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 7, 2011 (December 31, 2010)

 

 

STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Ohio   000-19289   31-1324304

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

518 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio   43215-3976
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (614) 464-5000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Section 1. Registrant’s Business and Operations

 

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

This Current Report on Form 8-K relates to two agreements between or among certain subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation (“ State Auto Financial ”), State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company (“ State Auto Mutual ”), and certain subsidiaries and affiliates of State Auto Mutual. State Auto Mutual owns approximately 64% of the outstanding common shares of State Auto Financial.

The agreements referred to below as the 2011 Pooling Agreement and the 2011 Rockhill Management Agreement were each subject to prior regulatory review and approval from various state insurance departments before they could become effective. On January 3, 2011, State Auto Financial received notice that final regulatory approvals had been received from all applicable state insurance departments with respect to the 2011 Pooling Agreement and the 2011 Rockhill Management Agreement.

2011 Pooling Agreement

Since 1987, State Auto Mutual and State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company (“ State Auto P&C ”) have participated in an intercompany pooling arrangement which has been amended from time to time, including amendments to add participants, remove participants and adjust pooling percentages.

On January 3, 2011, the Pooled Companies, as defined below, entered into a Reinsurance Pooling Agreement, amended and restated effective as of January 1, 2011 (the “ 2011 Pooling Agreement ”). The 2011 Pooling Agreement amended and restated the reinsurance pooling agreement in effect as of December 31, 2010.

The 2011 Pooling Agreement is among State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank Insurance Company (“ Milbank ”), State Auto Insurance Company of Wisconsin (“ SA WI ”), Farmers Casualty Insurance Company (“ Farmers Casualty ”), State Auto Insurance Company of Ohio (“ SA OH ”), State Auto Florida Insurance Company (“ SA FL ”), Meridian Security Insurance Company (“ Meridian Security ”), Meridian Citizens Mutual Insurance Company (“ Meridian Citizens Mutual ”), Patrons Mutual Insurance Company of Connecticut (“ Patrons ”), Litchfield Mutual Fire Insurance Company (“ Litchfield ”), Beacon National Insurance Company (“ Beacon ”), Rockhill Insurance Company (“ RIC ”), Plaza Insurance Company (“ PIC ”), American Compensation Insurance Company (“ ACIC ”) and Bloomington Compensation Insurance Company (“ BCIC ”). State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Patrons, Litchfield, Beacon, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC are collectively referred to as the “ Pooled Companies .” State Auto P&C, Milbank, Farmers Casualty and SA OH are wholly owned subsidiaries of State Auto Financial. SA WI, SA FL, Meridian Security, Beacon, PIC, RIC, ACIC and BCIC are wholly owned subsidiaries of State Auto Mutual. Meridian Citizens Mutual, Patrons and Litchfield are affiliated with State Auto Mutual through affiliation agreements.

 

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The 2011 Pooling Agreement made the following changes to the intercompany pooling arrangements in effect as of December 31, 2010:

 

   

RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC were added as participants to the pooling arrangement, each with an allocated pooling percent equal to 0.0%;

 

   

The Pooled Companies guaranteed the payment of any uncollectible reinsurance from unaffiliated third parties, with each Pooled Company responsible to guarantee that portion of the uncollectible reinsurance based upon such Pooled Company’s allocated pooling percentage; and

 

   

The termination section was modified to remove a cut-off basis to a terminated Pooled Company.

The 2011 Pooling Agreement also clarified that any Pooled Company’s existing or future voluntary assumption of reinsurance from an affiliate is included in the 2011 Pooling Agreement, unless excluded by an amendment thereto.

The following is a brief description of the terms and conditions of the 2011 Pooling Agreement that are material to State Auto Financial. A copy of the entire 2011 Pooling Agreement is attached as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Under the terms of the 2011 Pooling Arrangement, the Pooled Companies cede all of their direct insurance business to State Auto Mutual. All of State Auto Mutual’s current property and casualty insurance business is also included in the pooled business. State Auto Mutual then cedes a percentage of the pooled business to the other Pooled Companies and retains the balance. The allocated pooling percentages of the Pooled Companies as of January 1, 2011, were as follows: State Auto P&C – 59.0%; Milbank – 17.0%; Farmers Casualty – 3.0%; SA OH – 1.0%; State Auto Mutual – 19.0%; SA WI – 0.0%; SA FL – 0.0%; Meridian Security – 0.0%; Meridian Citizens Mutual – 0.5%; Beacon – 0.0%; Patrons – 0.4%; Litchfield – 0.1%; RIC – 0.0%; PIC – 0.0%; ACIC – 0.0%; and BCIC –0.0%.

In the event that one of the Pooled Companies becomes insolvent or is otherwise subject to liquidation or receivership proceedings, State Auto Mutual will adjust its net retained portion of the combined Net Liabilities (as defined in the 2011 Pooling Agreement) of the Pooled Companies and the remaining Pooled Companies will adjust their assumed portions of the combined Net Liabilities of the Pooled Companies, each on a pro rata basis, so as to collectively absorb or assume in full the net retained portion of the combined Pooled Companies’ Net Liabilities of State Auto Mutual which would otherwise be the responsibility of such impaired company. In the event that State Auto Mutual becomes insolvent or is otherwise subject to liquidation or receivership proceedings, the remaining Pooled Companies will adjust their assumed portions, each on a pro rata basis, so as to collectively absorb or assume in full the net retained portion of the combined Pooled Companies’ Net Liabilities of State Auto Mutual which they had not previously assumed and which would otherwise be the responsibility of State Auto Mutual.

 

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The 2011 Pooling Agreement remains in effect until canceled by the giving of 12 months advance notice by one of the parties to the other parties and to the respective domiciliary insurance department of each of the parties. Upon termination, all Net Liabilities of the terminated Pooled Company incurred under or in connection with all contracts or policies of insurance issued by the terminated Pooled Company prior to 12:01 a.m. EST on the date of termination remain subject to all terms and provisions of the 2011 Pooling Agreement.

2011 Rockhill Management Agreement

Through management and cost sharing agreements, State Auto P&C provides employees to State Auto Financial and State Auto Mutual and their various subsidiaries and affiliates for the operation of their businesses, and State Auto Mutual provides certain operating facilities, data processing equipment, office supplies and equipment, furniture and fixtures, automobiles and other items of tangible personal property to these State Auto companies for the operation of their businesses. Consistent with these management and cost sharing agreements, on February 10, 2010, State Auto P&C, State Auto Mutual and the Rockhill Companies (as defined below) entered a Management and Operations Agreement, effective as of January 1, 2010 (the “ 2010 Rockhill Management Agreement ”).

On January 3, 2011, State Auto P&C, State Auto Mutual and the Rockhill Companies entered into an Amended and Restated Management and Operations Agreement, effective as of January 1, 2011 (the “ 2011 Rockhill Management Agreement ”), to amend and restate the terms of the 2010 Rockhill Management Agreement.

The Rockhill Companies consist of Rockhill Holding Company, Rockhill Insurance Company, Plaza Insurance Company, American Compensation Insurance Company, Bloomington Compensation Insurance Company, National Environmental Coverage Corporation of the South, LLC, National Environmental Coverage Corporation, RTW, Inc., Rockhill Insurance Services, LLC, and Rockhill Underwriting Management, LLC.

The 2011 Rockhill Management Agreement made the following changes to the 2010 Rockhill Management Agreement:

 

   

On and after January 1, 2011, State Auto P&C will be responsible for performing substantially all organizational, operational and management functions for each of the Rockhill Companies. All services required for the performance of these functions will be provided by employees of State Auto P&C.

 

   

On and after January 1, 2011, the Rockhill Companies will no longer have employees, and all of the Rockhill Companies’ employees employed as of January 1, 2011, will become employees of State Auto P&C.

 

   

Risk Evaluation and Design LLC, an affiliate of Rockhill Holding Company and a party to the 2010 Rockhill Management Agreement, was removed as a party to the 2011 Rockhill Management Agreement.

The following is a brief description of the terms and conditions of the 2011 Rockhill Management Agreement that are material to State Auto Financial. A copy of the entire 2011 Rockhill Management Agreement is attached as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

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Under the 2011 Rockhill Management Agreement, employees of State Auto P&C provide substantially all executive, managerial, supervisory, administrative, technical, clerical and professional services to the Rockhill Companies as necessary or desirable for the operation and administration of their businesses. State Auto Mutual acts as the common paymaster for the State Auto P&C employees providing services to the Rockhill Companies. As common paymaster, State Auto Mutual is responsible for filing information and tax returns and issuing tax and other payroll forms and reports with respect to wages paid to the State Auto P&C employees providing services to the Rockhill Companies.

State Auto Mutual also provides the Rockhill Companies with data processing equipment, office supplies and equipment, furniture and fixtures, automobiles and other items of tangible personal property and facilities as the Rockhill Companies may require to supplement the equipment and facilities owned by the Rockhill Companies.

Expenses incurred by State Auto P&C for its employees, including salaries, employee relations, welfare and other benefit expenses, and by State Auto Mutual for equipment and facilities provided to the Rockhill Companies, are apportioned among the parties to this agreement based on employee activities and other pertinent factors or ratios yielding results as if the expense had been borne solely by the incurring entity.

The 2011 Rockhill Management Agreement is for a ten-year term ending on January 1, 2021, and automatically renews for successive ten-year periods upon the same terms and conditions. Prior to the end of the initial term or any renewal term, any party may terminate the 2011 Rockhill Management Agreement as to such party by giving the other parties at least 60 days advance written notice of such termination. Such termination only relates to the company giving notice and does not terminate the agreement with respect to any of the other parties unless they also give at least 60 days advance written notice of termination. The agreement automatically terminates with respect to a party if that party files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or takes similar action in any bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution or reorganization proceeding.

Section 8. Other Events

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference is a press release issued by State Auto Financial Corporation on January 3, 2011, concerning the completion of the previously announced sale of its non-standard automobile insurance subsidiary, State Auto National Insurance Company, to Hallmark Insurance Company of Fort Worth, Texas, effective December 31, 2010.

 

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Section 9. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(c) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

10.1    Reinsurance Pooling Agreement, Amended and Restated effective as of January 1, 2011, entered into as of January 3, 2011, by and among State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company, State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Milbank Insurance Company, State Auto Insurance Company of Wisconsin, Farmers Casualty Insurance Company, State Auto Insurance Company of Ohio, State Auto Florida Insurance Company, Meridian Security Insurance Company, Meridian Citizens Mutual Insurance Company, Patrons Mutual Insurance Company of Connecticut, Litchfield Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Beacon National Insurance Company, Rockhill Insurance Company, Plaza Insurance Company, American Compensation Insurance Company and Bloomington Compensation Insurance Company.
10.2    Amended and Restated Management and Operations Agreement, effective as of January 1, 2011, entered into as of January 3, 2011, by and among State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company, State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company, Rockhill Insurance Company, Plaza Insurance Company, American Compensation Insurance Company, Bloomington Compensation Insurance Company, Rockhill Holding Company, National Environmental Coverage Corporation of the South, LLC, National Environmental Coverage Corporation, RTW, Inc., Rockhill Insurance Services, LLC and Rockhill Underwriting Management, LLC.
99.1    Press release issued by State Auto Financial Corporation on January 3, 2011.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Date: January 7, 2011   By  

/s/ James A. Yano

    Vice President and General Counsel

 

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Exhibit 10.1

REINSURANCE POOLING AGREEMENT

AMENDED AND RESTATED

As of January 1, 2011

This Reinsurance Pooling Agreement Amended and Restated effective as of 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, January 1, 2011 (the “2011 Pooling Agreement”) is entered into as of January 3, 2011 by and among State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company, 518 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio (hereinafter referred to as “State Auto Mutual”), State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company, 1300 Woodland Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa (hereinafter referred to as “State Auto P&C”), Milbank Insurance Company, East Highway 12, Milbank, South Dakota (hereinafter referred to as “Milbank”), State Auto Insurance Company of Wisconsin (formerly known as Midwest Security Insurance Company), 1062 Oak Forest Drive, Onalaska, Wisconsin (hereinafter referred to as “SA WI”), Farmers Casualty Insurance Company, 1300 Woodland Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa (hereinafter referred to as “Farmers Casualty”), State Auto Insurance Company of Ohio, 518 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio (hereinafter referred to as “SA OH”), State Auto Florida Insurance Company, 2955 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana (hereinafter referred to as “SA FL”), Meridian Security Insurance Company, 2955 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana (hereinafter referred to as “Meridian Security”), Meridian Citizens Mutual Insurance Company, 2955 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana (hereinafter referred to as “Meridian Citizens Mutual”), Patrons Mutual Insurance Company of Connecticut, 769 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, Connecticut (hereinafter referred to as “Patrons”), Litchfield Mutual Fire Insurance Company, 21 South Street, Litchfield, Connecticut (hereinafter referred to as “Litchfield”) and Beacon National Insurance Company, 2915 Central Fwy East Drive, Wichita Falls, Texas (“Beacon”), Rockhill Insurance Company, 2999 North 44 th Street, Suite 250, Phoenix, Arizona (hereinafter referred to as “RIC”), Plaza Insurance Company, 700 W. 47 th Street, Suite 350, Kansas City, Missouri (hereinafter referred to as “PIC”), American Compensation Insurance Company, 8500 Normandale Lake Blvd., Suite 1400, Bloomington, Minnesota (hereinafter referred to as “ACIC”), and Bloomington Compensation Insurance Company, 8500 Normandale Lake Blvd., Suite 1400, Bloomington, Minnesota (hereinafter referred to as “BCIC”). (State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Patrons, Litchfield, Beacon, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC are herein collectively referred to as the “Pooled Companies” or “State Auto” and individually as a “Pooled Company”).

Background Information

The Pooled Companies have determined that their business operations should be conducted by employees of State Auto P&C on behalf of each of the Pooled Companies and that State Auto Mutual should remain as the agent for each of the Pooled Companies with respect to collecting and disbursing funds as required by the Pooled Companies’ business operations. These arrangements have been effected through the Management and Operations Agreement Amended and Restated as of January 1, 2005 (the “2005 Management Agreement”), as amended from time to time, as to SA WI through the Amended and Restated Management Agreement dated effective January 1, 2000 (the “2000 Management Agreement”), and by means of mutual reinsurance on a percentage basis as herein provided.

 

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State Auto Mutual and State Auto P&C originally entered into an intercompany Reinsurance Agreement effective as of 12:01 a.m., January 1, 1987 (the “Reinsurance Agreement”).

The Reinsurance Agreement has since been amended by an Addendum effective January 1, 1987, adding insolvency and arbitration provisions; by Amendment Number 1 effective as of January 1, 1992 amending the pooling percentages from 20% State Auto P&C - 80% State Auto Mutual to 30% and 70% respectively; by Amendment Number 2 effective as of January 1, 1991 excluding post retirement health care benefits liability as a pooled expense and as of January 1, 1994 excluding post employment benefits liability as a pooled expense; and by Amendment Number 3 effective as of January 1, 1995 adding Milbank as a party and adjusting the pooling percentages as follows: State Auto P&C 35%, State Auto Mutual 55% and Milbank 10% and by an Amended and Restated Reinsurance Pooling Agreement dated July 1, 1996 (the “7/1/96 Reinsurance Agreement”), which excluded from the Reinsurance Agreement catastrophic loss claims and loss adjustment expenses incurred by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C and Milbank in the amount of $100,000,000 in excess of $120,000,000 of such losses and loss adjustment expense and the premiums for such exposure; and by an Amended and Restated Reinsurance Pooling Agreement effective January 1, 1998 (the “‘98 Pooling Agreement”) which added SA WI as a party and adjusted the Respective Percentages (as defined below) to State Auto P&C 37%, State Auto Mutual 52%, Milbank 10%, and SA WI 1%; and by a Reinsurance Pooling Agreement Amended and Restated as of January 1, 1999 (hereafter referred to as the “‘99 Pooling Agreement”) which added Farmers Casualty as a party and adjusted the Respective Percentages to State Auto P&C-37%, State Auto Mutual-49%, Milbank-10%, Farmers Casualty-3%, and SA WI-1%. In adopting the Reinsurance Pooling Agreement, amended and restated as of January 1, 2000, (the “2000 SA Pooling Agreement”)the parties amended and restated the ‘99 Pooling Agreement as the 2000 Pooling Agreement, to provide for the continuation of the pooling arrangement it effects, including the above-described previous amendments and additional amendments including the following: removing from the scope of the 2000 Pooling Agreement the premiums, losses, underwriting and administrative expenses attributable to State Auto Mutual’s voluntary assumption of reinsurance from third parties which are unaffiliated with State Auto Mutual, which voluntary assumed reinsurance contracts/treaties initially commenced on or after January 1, 1999 (this January 1, 1999 and after voluntary third party assumption reinsurance is hereafter referred to as the “State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book”); adding SA OH as a new party; removing an exclusion for post retirement health care benefits liabilities; and post employment benefits liabilities and adjusting the Respective Percentages to SA OH 1%, Farmers Casualty 3%, SA WI 1%, Milbank 10%, State Auto P&C 39% and State Auto Mutual 46%. The 2000 Pooling Agreement was itself subject to five different amendments: the First Amendment effective November 17, 2000, clarified that the State Auto P&C Catastrophe Assumption Agreement, as defined in the 2000 SA Pooling Agreement provided such amount of catastrophe reinsurance as was available in the then current Property Catastrophe Overlying Excess of Loss Reinsurance Contract originally effective July 1, 1999 and annually renewed thereafter; the Second Amendment to the 2000 SA Pooling Agreement clarified that the business that became the legal obligation of State Auto Mutual as a result of its merger with Meridian Mutual Insurance Company effective June 1, 2001, was excluded from the 2000 SA Pooling Agreement until July 1, 2001; the Third Amendment to the 2000 SA Pooling Agreement amended the Respective Percentages of the parties to result in the following: SA OH 1%, Farmers Casualty 3%, SA WI 1%, Milbank 17%, State Auto P&C 59% and State Auto Mutual 19% and it also excluded the premiums or losses attributable to the Stop Loss Agreement as defined in the Third Amendment, each effective as of October 1, 2004; The Fourth Amendment, effective January 1, 2003 added SA FL to the 2000 SA Pooling Agreement with 0.7% as a Respective Percentage, while lowering State Auto Mutual’s Respective Percentage to 18.3%; The Fifth Amendment, effective July 1, 2004, excluded State Auto Middle Market Insurance, (as defined below) from the 2000 SA Pooling Agreement; the Reinsurance Pooling Agreement Amended and Restated as of January 1, 2005 (the “2005 Pooling Agreement”) added Meridian Security and Meridian Citizens Mutual as new parties and amended the Respective Percentages of the parties to result in the following: SA OH 1%, Farmers Casualty 3%, SA WI 0.0%, Milbank 17%, State Auto P&C 59%, State Auto Mutual 19.5%, SA FL 0.0%, Meridian Security 0.0% and Meridian Citizens Mutual 0.5%; the First Amendment to the 2005 Pooling Agreement (i) excluded from the 2005 Pooling Agreement all voluntary assumed reinsurance written or placed with State Auto Mutual from and after the effective date of that First Amendment, regardless of whether the ceding company was affiliated with State Auto Mutual; (ii) clarified the attachment point of the State Auto P&C Catastrophe Assumption Agreement (as defined hereinafter) and its interplay with the 2005 Pooling Agreement; and (iii) clarified that all amounts due under the 2005 Pooling Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter; the Reinsurance Pooling Agreement Amended and Restated as of January 1, 2008 (the “2008 Pooling Agreement”) (i) added Beacon, Patrons and Litchfield as parties, having Respective Percentages of 0.0%, 0.4% and 0.1%, respectively, (ii) reduced the Respective Percentage of State Auto Mutual from 19.5% to 19.0%, (iii) included all State Auto Middle Market Insurance (which is defined as (a) property casualty insurance for commercial risks that are larger than those included in the standard segment of the Pooled Companies’ business; (b) underwritten by the State Auto Middle Market Insurance underwriting unit; and (c) coded by State Auto as State Auto Middle Market Insurance) and, (iv) made certain other technical changes; the First Amendment to the 2008 Pooling Agreement deleted all references related to the Property Catastrophe Overlying Excess of Loss Reinsurance Contract between State Auto P&C and the other Pooled Companies; the Reinsurance Pooling Agreement Amended and Restated as of January 1, 2010 (the “2010 Pooling Agreement”) (i) added State Auto National Insurance Company (“SAN”) as a Pooled Company, having a Respective Percentage of 0.0%; (ii) included all premiums, losses, underwriting and administrative expenses attributable to any Pooled Company’s voluntary assumption of reinsurance from third parties unaffiliated with the Pooled Companies, which reinsurance is assumed effective on or after January 1, 2009; and (iii) made certain technical changes; the First Amendment to the 2010 Pooling Agreement deleted SAN as a Pooled Company under the 2010 Pooling Agreement. In addition to the foregoing amendments to the pooling arrangement as set forth in the various agreements, each of these agreements and this 2011 Pooling Agreement is subject to the Guaranty Agreement dated as of May 16, 1991 between State Auto Mutual and State Auto P&C (the “Reserve Guaranty Agreement”).

 

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The parties desire to amend and restate the 2010 Pooling Agreement, as amended, as the 2011 Pooling Agreement to (i) add RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC as Pooled Companies, each with a Respective Percentage of 0.0%; (ii) guarantee Pooled Companies’ payment of uncollectible reinsurance from unaffiliated third parties up to a certain amount; and (iii) remove reference in termination section to cut-off basis. All of these amendments are effective as of 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 2011. It is understood and agreed that any Pooled Company’s existing or future voluntary assumption of reinsurance from an affiliate is included in the 2011 Pooling Agreement, unless excluded by an amendment thereto.

 

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Statement of Agreement

In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOUND HEREBY, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

 

  1. Definitions: As used in this Agreement:

(a) “Net Liabilities” shall mean all direct liabilities plus reinsurance assumed minus reinsurance ceded, except as otherwise expressly excluded below, provided that the parties hereto expressly understand and agree that Net Liabilities excludes any and all liabilities arising out of the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book.

(b) “Net Premiums” shall mean all direct premiums plus reinsurance assumed minus reinsurance ceded, except as otherwise expressly excluded below, provided that the parties hereto expressly understand and agree that Net Premiums excludes any and all premiums arising out of the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book.

(c) “Respective Percentage” shall be:

 

As to SA OH

     1.0

As to Farmers Casualty

     3.0

As to SA WI

     0.0

As to Milbank

     17.0

As to State Auto P&C

     59.0

As to State Auto Mutual

     19.0

As to SA FL

     0.0

As to Meridian Security

     0.0

As to Meridian Citizens Mutual

     0.5

As to Beacon

     0.0

As to Patrons

     0.4

As to Litchfield

     0.1

As to RIC

     0.0

As to PIC

     0.0

As to ACIC

     0.0

As to BCIC

     0.0

(d) “State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book” means premiums, losses, underwriting and administrative expenses attributable to State Auto Mutual’s voluntary assumption of reinsurance from third parties unaffiliated with State Auto Mutual which reinsurance was assumed prior to January 1, 2009.

 

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  2. Cession:

(a) State Auto P&C Cession: State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto P&C hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of State Auto P&C as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by State Auto P&C outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include State Auto P&C’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by State Auto P&C’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of State Auto P&C, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

(b) Milbank Cession: State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and Milbank hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of Milbank as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by Milbank outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include Milbank’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by Milbank’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of Milbank, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed that State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

(c) SA WI Cession : State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and SA WI hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of SA WI as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by SA WI outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include SA WI’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by SA WI’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of SA WI, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed that State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

 

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(d) Farmers Casualty Cession : State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and Farmers Casualty hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of Farmers Casualty as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by Farmers Casualty outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include Farmers Casualty’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by Farmers Casualty’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of Farmers Casualty, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed that State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

(e) SA OH Cession: State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and SA OH hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of SA OH as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by SA OH outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include SA OH’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by SA OH’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of SA OH, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed that State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

(f) SA FL Cession : State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and SA FL hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of SA FL as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by SA FL outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include SA FL’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by SA FL’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of SA FL, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed that State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

 

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(g) Meridian Security Cession : State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and Meridian Security hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of Meridian Security as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by Meridian Security outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include Meridian Security’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by Meridian Security’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of Meridian Security, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed that State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

(h) Meridian Citizens Mutual Cession : State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and Meridian Citizens Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of Meridian Citizens Mutual as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by Meridian Citizens Mutual outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include Meridian Citizens Mutual’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by Meridian Citizen Mutual’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of Meridian Citizens Mutual, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed that State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

(i) Beacon Cession: State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and Beacon hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of Beacon as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by Beacon outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include Beacon’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by Beacon’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of Beacon, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed that State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

 

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(j) Patrons Cession: State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and Patrons hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of Patrons as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by Patrons outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include Patrons reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by Patrons books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of Patrons, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed that State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

(k) Litchfield Cession: State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and Litchfield hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of Litchfield as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by Litchfield outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include Litchfield’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by Litchfield’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of Litchfield, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed that State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

(l) RIC Cession: State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and RIC hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of RIC as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by RIC outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include RIC’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by RIC’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of RIC, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

 

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(m) PIC Cession: State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and PIC hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of PIC as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by PIC outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include PIC’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by PIC’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of PIC, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

(n) ACIC Cession: State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and ACIC hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of ACIC as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by ACIC outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include ACIC’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by ACIC’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of ACIC, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

(o) BCIC Cession: State Auto Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and BCIC hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto Mutual all Net Liabilities of BCIC as of January 1, 2011, and all Net Liabilities incurred under or in connection with all contracts and policies of insurance issued by BCIC outstanding and in force as of and subsequent to 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, January 1, 2011. Such liabilities shall include BCIC’s reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses and loss expenses (including unreported losses) and all other outstanding underwriting and administrative expenses as evidenced by BCIC’s books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities incurred in connection with the investment transactions of BCIC, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations. It is further agreed State Auto Mutual shall receive the Net Premiums for said contracts and policies.

 

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  3. Assets Transfer to State Auto Mutual:

(a) State Auto P&C: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto P&C hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto P&C assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(a) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There have been included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by State Auto P&C all of the right, title and interest of State Auto P&C in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto P&C, due or that became due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(b) Milbank: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, Milbank hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of Milbank assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(b) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by Milbank all of the right, title and interest of Milbank in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of Milbank due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010 not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(c) SA WI : In consideration of the agreements herein contained, SA WI hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of SA WI assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(c) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by SA WI all of the right, title and interest of SA WI in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of SA WI due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(d) Farmers Casualty : In consideration of the agreements herein contained, Farmers Casualty hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of Farmers Casualty assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(d) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by Farmers Casualty all of the right, title and interest of Farmers Casualty in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of Farmers Casualty due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

 

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(e) SA OH : In consideration of the agreements herein contained, SA OH hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of SA OH assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(e) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by SA OH all of the right, title and interest of SA OH in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of SA OH due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(f) SA FL : In consideration of the agreements herein contained, SA FL hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of SA FL assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(f) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by SA FL: all of the right, title and interest of SA FL in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of SA FL due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(g) Meridian Security : In consideration of the agreements herein contained, Meridian Security hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of Meridian Security assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(g) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by Meridian Security all of the right, title and interest of Meridian Security in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of Meridian Security due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

 

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(h) Meridian Citizens Mutual : In consideration of the agreements herein contained, Meridian Citizens Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of Meridian Citizens Mutual assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(h) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by Meridian Citizens Mutual all of the right, title and interest of Meridian Citizens Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of Meridian Citizens Mutual due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(i) Beacon: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, Beacon hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of Beacon assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(i) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by Beacon all of the right, title and interest of Beacon in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of Beacon due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(j) Patrons: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, Patrons hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of Patrons assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(j) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by Patrons all of the right, title and interest of Patrons in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of Patrons due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(k) Litchfield: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, Litchfield hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of Litchfield assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(k) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by Litchfield all of the right, title and interest of Litchfield in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of Litchfield due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

 

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(l) RIC: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, RIC hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of RIC assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(l) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by RIC all of the right, title and interest of RIC in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of RIC due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(m) PIC: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, PIC hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of PIC assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(m) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by PIC all of the right, title and interest of PIC in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of PIC due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(n) ACIC: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, ACIC hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of ACIC assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(n) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by ACIC all of the right, title and interest of ACIC in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of ACIC due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

 

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(o) BCIC: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, BCIC hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of BCIC assumed by State Auto Mutual under paragraph 2(o) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto Mutual by BCIC all of the right, title and interest of BCIC in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of BCIC due or that may become due as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

 

  4. Assumption of Reinsurance:

(a) State Auto P&C : State Auto P&C hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to State Auto P&C its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by State Auto P&C and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(a)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

(b) Milbank : Milbank hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to Milbank its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by Milbank and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(b)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

(c) SA WI : SA WI hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to SA WI its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by SA WI and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(c)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

 

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Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

(d) Farmers Casualty : Farmers Casualty hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to Farmers Casualty its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by Farmers Casualty and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(d)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

(e) SA OH: SA OH hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to SA OH its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by SA OH and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(e)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

(f) SA FL: SA FL hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to SA FL its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by SA FL and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(f)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

 

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Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

(g) Meridian Security : Meridian Security hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to Meridian Security its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by Meridian Security and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(g)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

(h) Meridian Citizens Mutual : Meridian Citizens Mutual hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to Meridian Citizens Mutual its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by Meridian Citizens Mutual and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(h)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

(i) Beacon: Beacon hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to Beacon its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by Beacon and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(i)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

 

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Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

(j) Patrons: Patrons hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to Patrons its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by Patrons and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(j)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

(k) Litchfield: Litchfield hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to Litchfield its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by Litchfield and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(k)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

(l) RIC : RIC hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to RIC its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by RIC and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(l)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

 

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(m) PIC : PIC hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to PIC its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by PIC and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(m)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

(n) ACIC : ACIC hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to ACIC its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by ACIC and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(n)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

(o) BCIC : BCIC hereby reinsures and assumes and State Auto Mutual hereby cedes and transfers to BCIC its Respective Percentage of all Net Liabilities as of January 1, 2011 and all Net Liabilities under all contracts and policies of insurance, (including those ceded by BCIC and reinsured by State Auto Mutual as provided in paragraph 2(o)), on which State Auto Mutual is subject to liability and which are outstanding and in force on or after the effective date hereof.

Such liabilities shall include reserves for unearned premiums, outstanding losses (including unreported losses) and loss expenses and all other underwriting and administrative expenses, but shall not include intercompany balances, liabilities for federal income taxes, liabilities incurred in connection with investment transactions, liabilities for dividends to stockholders declared and unpaid, and other liabilities not incurred in connection with underwriting operations.

 

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  5. Asset Transfer by State Auto Mutual:

(a) State Auto P&C: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to State Auto P&C an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by State Auto P&C under paragraph 4(a) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to State Auto P&C by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(b) Milbank: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to Milbank an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by Milbank under paragraph 4(b) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to Milbank by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(c) SA WI: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to SA WI an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by SA WI under paragraph 4(c) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to SA WI by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(d) Farmers Casualty: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to Farmers Casualty an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by Farmers Casualty under paragraph 4(d) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to Farmers Casualty by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

 

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(e) SA OH : In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to SA OH an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by SA OH under paragraph 4(e) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to SA OH by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(f) SA FL : In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to SA FL an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by SA FL under paragraph 4(f) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to SA FL by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(g) Meridian Security : In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to Meridian Security an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by Meridian Security under paragraph 4(g) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to Meridian Security by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

 

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(h) Meridian Citizens Mutual : In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to Meridian Citizens Mutual an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by Meridian Citizens Mutual under paragraph 4(h) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to Meridian Citizens Mutual by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(i) Beacon: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to Beacon an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by Beacon under paragraph 4(i) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to Beacon by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(j) Patrons: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to Patrons an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by Patrons under paragraph 4(j) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to Patrons by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(k) Litchfield: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to Litchfield an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by Litchfield under paragraph 4(k) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to Litchfield by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

 

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(l) RIC: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to RIC an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by RIC under paragraph 4(l) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to RIC by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(m) PIC: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to PIC an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by PIC under paragraph 4(m) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to PIC by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

(n) ACIC: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to ACIC an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by ACIC under paragraph 4(n) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to ACIC by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

 

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(o) BCIC: In consideration of the agreements herein contained, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees that there has been or will be assigned and transferred to BCIC an amount, in cash or other assets, equal to the aggregate of all liabilities of State Auto Mutual assumed by BCIC under paragraph 4(o) hereof, less a ceding commission equal to the sum of the acquisition expenses associated with the unearned premium reserves which are transferred as provided herein. There shall be included among the assets assigned and transferred to BCIC by State Auto Mutual all of the right, title and interest of State Auto Mutual in and to all assets relative to the underwriting operations of State Auto Mutual, due or that may become due, as evidenced by its books and records at the close of business on December 31, 2010, not including investments, accrued investment income, intercompany balances and bank deposits.

 

  6. Premium Collection and Payment of Losses:

As of the effective date of this Agreement and pursuant to the terms of the 2005 Management Agreement and the 2000 Midwest Management Agreement, all as amended from time to time, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC hereby authorize and empower State Auto Mutual to collect and receive all premiums and to take charge of, adjust and administer the payment of all losses with respect to any and all contracts and policies of insurance previously or thereafter issued by State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC and to reinsure or terminate all such contracts and policies, and in all respects to act as though said contracts and policies were issued by State Auto Mutual. State Auto Mutual agrees to administer the payment of all losses and loss adjustment expenses in connection with such contracts and policies. None of the foregoing is intended to affect or impair the direct obligation of State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to their insureds under policies issued by State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC, respectively.

 

  7. Premium Payable by State Auto Mutual:

(a) State Auto P&C: Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay to State Auto P&C its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto (except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including the policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

 

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(b) Milbank: Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay Milbank its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto,(except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

(c) SA WI: Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay SA WI its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto (except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

(d) Farmers Casualty: Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay Farmers Casualty its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto,(except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

 

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(e) SA OH: Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay SA OH its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto ,(except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

(f) SA FL: Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay SA FL its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto ,(except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

(g) Meridian Security: Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay Meridian Security its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto ,(except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

 

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(h) Meridian Citizens Mutual : Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay Meridian Citizens Mutual its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto ,(except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

(i) Beacon: Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay Beacon its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto ,(except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

(j) Patrons: Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay Patrons its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto ,(except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

(k) Litchfield: Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay Litchfield its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto,(except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

 

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(l) RIC: Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay to RIC its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto (except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including the policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

(m) PIC: Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay to PIC its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto (except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including the policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

(n) ACIC: Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay to ACIC its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto (except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including the policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

 

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(o) BCIC : Commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, State Auto Mutual hereby agrees to pay to BCIC its Respective Percentage of the Net Premiums written by the parties hereto. Similarly, commencing with the effective date of this Agreement, all losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses, and administrative expenses chargeable to underwriting of the parties hereto (except for losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses chargeable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book), including the policyholder dividends, less all losses and expenses recovered and recoverable under reinsurance ceded to reinsurers other than the parties hereto, shall be prorated among the parties on the basis of the Respective Percentage of each. Subject to the offset provision in Section 8 hereof, all amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective Pooled Company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

8. Offset: It is understood and agreed that, insofar as is practicable and consistent with the purposes and intentions of this Agreement, the obligations of each company under this Agreement to transfer assets to the other company may, in whole or in part, be offset against the reciprocal reinsurance obligations of each company to the other company so that each company shall deliver hereunder only a net amount of assets required under such offset.

 

  9. General Statement of Intent: It is the purpose and intent of this Agreement that:

(a) State Auto Mutual shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of insurance of State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty. SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Security, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011, or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of State Auto Mutual’s Respective Percentage.

(b) State Auto P&C shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of insurance of State Auto Mutual, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011, or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of State Auto P&C’s Respective Percentage.

 

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(c) Milbank shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, SA WI, Farmers Casualty SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, on January 1, 2011 or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of Milbank’s Respective Percentage.

(d) SA WI shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, Farmers Casualty SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, on January 1, 2011 or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of SA WI’s Respective Percentage.

(e) Farmers Casualty shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011 or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of Farmers Casualty’s Respective Percentage.

 

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(f) SA OH shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011 or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses) , and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of SA OH’s Respective Percentage.

(g) SA FL shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011 or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of SA FL’s Respective Percentage.

(h) Meridian Security shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011 or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses) , and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of Meridian Security’s Respective Percentage.

(i) Meridian Citizens Mutual shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011 or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of Meridian Citizens Mutual’s Respective Percentage.

 

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(j) Beacon shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011 or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of Beacon’s Respective Percentage.

(k) Patrons shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011 or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of Patron’s Respective Percentage.

(l) Litchfield shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011 or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of Litchfield’s Respective Percentage.

(m) RIC shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, PIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of insurance of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty. SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Security, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, PIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011, or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, PIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of RIC’s Respective Percentage.

 

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(n) PIC shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, ACIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of insurance of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty. SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Security, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, ACIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011, or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, ACIC and BCIC to the extent of PIC’s Respective Percentage.

(o) ACIC shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, PIC, RIC and BCIC on the policies and contracts of insurance of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty. SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Security, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, PIC, RIC and BCIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011, or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, PIC, RIC and BCIC to the extent of ACIC’s Respective Percentage.

(p) BCIC shall be liable as a reinsurer to State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, PIC, RIC and ACIC on the policies and contracts of insurance of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty. SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Security, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, PIC, RIC and ACIC respectively, issued and in force at 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011, or on which there were, at that time, unsettled claims or losses (including unreported losses), and on policies and contracts thereafter issued by State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, PIC, RIC and ACIC to the extent of BCIC’s Respective Percentage.

 

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(q) The parties hereto shall, on and after 12:01 a.m., EST, January 1, 2011, participate on the basis of, 19.0% for State Auto Mutual, 59% for State Auto P&C, 17% for Milbank, 0.0% for SA WI, 3% for Farmers Casualty, 1% for SA OH, 0.0% for SA FL, 0.0% for Meridian Security, 0.5% for Meridian Citizens Mutual, 0.0% for Beacon, 0.4% for Patrons, 0.1% for Litchfield, 0.0% for RIC, 0.0% for PIC, 0.0% for ACIC and 0.0% for BCIC in all of the underwriting operations of each of the parties hereto, except as otherwise expressly excluded herein.

10. Losses Excluded: All premiums, losses, loss expenses, underwriting expenses and administrative expenses attributable to the State Auto Mutual Reinsurance Book are outside the 2011 Pooling Agreement, as amended from time to time. In addition, this 2011 Pooling Agreement, as amended from time to time, is subject to the Reserve Guaranty Agreement.

11. Liabilities Excluded: In addition to the liabilities set forth in paragraphs 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 2(d), 2(e), 2(f), 2(g), 2(h), 2(i), 2(j), 2(k), 2(l) 2(m), 2(n), 2(o) and 10 above, this Agreement shall not apply to the investment operation or liabilities for federal income tax or other liabilities excluded by this Agreement.

12. “Follow the Fortunes”: The reinsurance provided by the terms of this Agreement shall be subject to the same terms and conditions under which the original insurance was concluded, or which may be or may have been agreed to during the term of the original insurance contract.

13. Methods and Procedures: The president of State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons and Litchfield or any officer of any of these companies designated by said president, shall determine the methods and procedures, including accounting transactions, by which the terms of this Agreement shall be performed by and on behalf of the parties hereto. The chairman of RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC or any officer of any of these companies designated by said chairman, shall determine the methods and procedures, including accounting transactions, by which the terms of this Agreement shall be performed by and on behalf of the parties hereto. The accounting for the transactions shall be in compliance with appropriate Statements of Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAPs) including SSAP No. 62 – Property and Casualty Reinsurance and SSAP No. 63 - Underwriting Pools and Associations Including Intercompany Pools, as amended or superseded, and also shall be in compliance with all Ohio laws and regulations.

14. Amendments: This Agreement may be modified from time to time, so as to adapt its provisions to the varying conditions of the business of the Pooled Companies, by a mutual agreement in writing of the parties hereto, subject to ratification by the Board of Directors of each party and with the approval of the insurance regulatory officials from the States of Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin and as required by law.

 

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15. Term and Effect of Termination: This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until canceled by the giving of twelve months notice by one of the parties to the other parties and to the respective domiciliary insurance department of each of the parties. Upon termination, all Net Liabilities of the terminated Pooled Company incurred under or in connection with all contracts or policies of insurance issued by the terminated Pooled Company prior to 12:01 a.m. EST on the date of termination shall remain subject to all terms and provisions of this 2011 Pooling Agreement.

16. Interpretation: Wherever required to give the correct meaning throughout this Agreement, the singular shall be interpreted in the plural. Clerical errors or errors of involuntary or inadvertent omission or commission shall not be interpreted as a discharge of liability on behalf of any of the parties to this contract. Such errors shall be rectified at the time of discovery or as soon as practicable thereafter. Caption headings are for convenience only and are not intended to affect the construction of the terms hereof. If any provision of this Agreement shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws, regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be void in such state, but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.

 

  17. Insolvency:

The parties undertake the duties and obligations of this Agreement for themselves and their successors and assigns, and by this instrument create a joint and several obligation.

The reinsurance made under this Agreement shall be payable by the assuming reinsurer on the basis of the liability of the ceding insurer under the contract or contracts reinsured without diminution because of the insolvency of the ceding insurer. The reinsurance made effective under this Agreement shall be payable by the assuming reinsurer to the ceding insurer or to the liquidator, receiver or statutory successor of the ceding insurer.

In the event that one of the Pooled Companies becomes insolvent or is otherwise subject to liquidation or receivership proceedings, State Auto Mutual shall adjust its net retained portion of the combined Pooled Companies’ Net Liabilities and the remaining pool members shall adjust their assumed portions of the combined Pooled Companies’ Net Liabilities, each on a pro rata basis, so as to collectively absorb or assume in full the net retained portion of the combined Pooled Companies’ Net Liabilities of State Auto Mutual which would otherwise be the responsibility of such impaired company. In the event of such insolvency, liquidation or receivership proceedings of a Pooled Company, the liquidator or receiver or statutory successor of such Pooled Company shall give written notice to State Auto Mutual of the pendency of any claim against the insolvent Pooled Company on the policy or bond reinsured within a reasonable time after such claim is filed in the insolvency proceeding; that during the pendency of such claim State Auto Mutual may investigate such claim and interpose in the proceeding where such claim is to be adjudicated any defense or defenses which it may deem available to the insolvent Pooled Company or its liquidator or receiver or statutory successors; any such expense thus incurred by State Auto Mutual shall be pro-rated among State Auto Mutual and the remaining Pooled Companies, except for the insolvent Pooled Company.

 

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In the event that State Auto Mutual becomes insolvent or is otherwise subject to liquidation or receivership proceedings, the remaining pool members shall adjust their assumed portions, each on a pro rata basis, so as to collectively absorb or assume in full the net retained portion of the combined Pooled Companies’ Net Liabilities of State Auto Mutual which they had not previously assumed and which would otherwise be the responsibility of State Auto Mutual. In the event of such insolvency, liquidation or receivership proceedings of State Auto Mutual, the liquidator or receiver or statutory successor of State Auto Mutual shall give written notice to the Pooled Companies of the pendency of any claim against State Auto Mutual on the policy or bond reinsured within a reasonable time after such claim is filed in the insolvency proceeding; that during the pendency of such claim the Pooled Companies may investigate such claim and interpose in the proceeding where such claim is to be adjudicated any defense or defenses which they may deem available to State Auto Mutual or its liquidator or receiver or statutory successors; any such expense thus incurred shall be pro-rated among the remaining Pooled Companies except for State Auto Mutual.

18. Arbitration: In the event of any dispute hereafter arising with respect to this Agreement, State Auto Mutual, State Auto P&C, Milbank, SA WI, Farmers Casualty, SA OH, SA FL, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon, Patrons, Litchfield, RIC, PIC, ACIC and BCIC hereby agree that such dispute shall, upon the request of the one of the parties, be submitted to arbitration. One arbitrator shall be chosen by each party and those arbitrators shall then select an umpire who shall hear and decide the issues to be arbitrated. If one party fails to name an arbitrator within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written request to do so, the party initiating the arbitration may choose the arbitrators. The decision of the umpire shall be final and binding on the parties. Each party shall bear the expense of its arbitrator and the cost of the umpire shall be shared equally. The arbitration shall be governed by Ohio law and shall take place at Columbus, Ohio or such other location upon which the parties may mutually agree.

The foregoing notwithstanding, with regard to SA WI and in compliance with Wis. Stat. Section 645.58(2), the parties hereto agree that this Agreement cannot and does not require SA WI to arbitrate an action on or related to this Agreement when SA WI is subject to a delinquency proceeding under Subchapter III of Chapter 645 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

19. Third-Party Reinsurance: T he Pooled Companies shall guarantee payment of any uncollectible reinsurance from an unaffiliated third party. Each Pooled Company shall be responsible for the percentage of the uncollectible reinsurance as is equal to such Pooled Company’s Respective Percentage hereunder.

20. Access to Records: The parties hereto understand and agree that each shall have such access to the records of the other as is necessary to confirm that the 2011 Pooling Agreement is being properly administered and applied, provided that such access is achieved in compliance with laws protecting the privacy of insureds and claimants. It is further understood and agreed that the parties will permit regulators with jurisdiction to have such access to such records, as and to the extent required by law.

 

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21. Counterparts: The 2011 Pooling Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

22. Governing Law: The 2011 Pooling Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio.

23. Complete Agreement: This document contains the entire amended and restated reinsurance pooling agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous discussions, negotiations, representations, or agreements relating to the subject matter, including without limitation, the 2010 Pooling Agreement and all previous amendments thereto.

24. Assignment: This Agreement may not be assigned without the written consent of the other parties hereto and without the prior approval of the Insurance Department Commissioners for the states where any of the parties hereto are domiciled.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of January 3, 2011.

 

    State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company
    State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company
    Milbank Insurance Company
    State Auto Insurance Company of Wisconsin
    Farmers Casualty Insurance Company
    State Auto Insurance Company of Ohio
    State Auto Florida Insurance Company
    Meridian Security Insurance Company
    Meridian Citizens Mutual Insurance Company
    Beacon National Insurance Company
    Patrons Mutual Insurance Company of Connecticut
    Litchfield Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Attest      

/s/ James A. Yano

    By  

        /s/ Robert R. Restrepo, Jr.

James A. Yano, Secretary       Robert P. Restrepo, Jr., President
    Rockhill Insurance Company
    Plaza Insurance Company
    American Compensation Insurance Company
    Bloomington Compensation Insurance Company
Attest      

/s/ James A. Yano

    By  

        /s/ Robert R. Restrepo, Jr.

James A. Yano, Secretary       Robert P. Restrepo, Jr., Chairman

 

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Exhibit 10.2

AMENDED AND RESTATED

MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS AGREEMENT

among

STATE AUTO PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

and

THE ROCKHILL COMPANIES

As of January 1, 2011

This Amended and Restated Management and Operations Agreement effective as of 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, January 1, 2011 (the “Agreement”) is entered into by and among State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company (“State Auto P&C”), State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company (“Mutual”), Rockhill Insurance Company (“RIC”), Plaza Insurance Company (“Plaza”), American Compensation Insurance Company (“ACIC”), Bloomington Compensation Insurance Company (“BCIC”), Rockhill Holding Company (“Rockhill Holding”), National Environmental Coverage Corporation of the South, LLC (“NECCS”), National Environmental Coverage Corporation (“NECC”), RTW, Inc. (“RTW”), Rockhill Insurance Services, LLC (“RIS”), and Rockhill Underwriting Management, LLC (“RUM”). RIC, Plaza, ACIC, and BCIC are collectively referred to as the “Rockhill Insurers”; Rockhill Holding, NECCS, NECC, RTW, RIS, and RUM are collectively referred to as the “Service Companies”; and the Rockhill Insurers and the Service Companies are collectively referred to as the “Rockhill Companies” and individually as a “Rockhill Company.”

Background Information

State Auto P&C is a wholly owned subsidiary of State Auto Financial Corporation (“State Auto Financial”). Mutual is a property and casualty company which owns approximately 64% of the outstanding common shares of State Auto Financial. Rockhill Holding is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mutual, and the remaining Rockhill Companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Rockhill Holding.

Since January 1, 2010, there has been in place a Management and Operations Agreement (the “2010 Management and Operations Agreement”) under which State Auto P&C has provided management and operations services to the Rockhill Companies, utilizing in some cases, individuals who are employees of State Auto P&C. Additionally, under the 2010 Management and Operations Agreement, Mutual made available to the Rockhill Companies its facilities, data processing equipment, office supplies, equipment, furniture and fixtures, automobiles and such other items of tangible personal property (“Facilities”), all of which could be used jointly by the Rockhill Companies and Mutual and its other affiliates, to supplement the facilities and equipment owned by any of the Rockhill Companies.

 

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With this Agreement, the Rockhill Companies will require substantially all of the services of the employees of State Auto P&C, including without limitation, executive, managerial, supervisory, administrative, technical, professional, and clerical services necessary or appropriate in the operation of their respective businesses. The Rockhill Companies will no longer have employees, and all former employees of the Rockhill Companies will now be employed by State Auto P&C, as is usual and customary for other companies acquired by Mutual or State Auto Financial.

With this Agreement, the Rockhill Companies will continue to require data processing, equipment and facilities from Mutual, to supplement the facilities and equipment owned by any of the Rockhill Companies.

With this Agreement, the parties hereto desire to terminate the 2010 Management and Operations Agreement, and replace it with this Agreement, and formalize the operating relationship with, by and among the parties.

Risk Evaluation and Design LLC, an affiliate of Rockhill Holding, was a party to the 2010 Management and Operations Agreement but will not be a party to this Agreement.

The parties agree that nothing in this Agreement shall affect, amend or alter preexisting agreements among and between the Rockhill Companies for services.

In response to a recommendation from the Independent Committee of the Board of Directors of each of Mutual and State Auto Financial, the Boards of Directors of the parties hereto have approved this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties acknowledge the accuracy of the above Background Information and in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises contained herein, AND INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOUND HEREBY, the parties hereto agree as follows:

Statement of Agreement

1. Amendment and Restatement - Upon this Agreement becoming effective, the 2010 Management and Operations Agreement shall terminate and the management and operations services shall be governed by this Agreement. The parties agree that nothing in this Agreement shall affect, amend or alter preexisting agreements among and between the Rockhill Companies for services.

2. Engagement and Term - On the terms and subject to the conditions described in this Agreement, the Rockhill Companies hereby engage State Auto P&C, and State Auto P&C hereby accepts such engagement, to provide management and operations services to the Rockhill Companies as any of such Rockhill Companies requires to operate its business.

Any of State Auto P&C’s employees may also serve as directors or officers of any of the Rockhill Companies notwithstanding that such persons may also be officers or directors of State Auto P&C, Mutual or other affiliates. State Auto P&C shall also be entitled to continue using its employees to conduct all of its business operations, notwithstanding that some such persons will be performing services for the Rockhill Companies and other affiliates as well.

 

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To the extent reasonably possible, the parties shall jointly utilize State Auto P&C’s employees in a cooperative manner and consistent with the business interests and needs of State Auto P&C and its affiliates. State Auto P&C shall direct its employees performing such services for each of the Rockhill Companies to use their best efforts to promote the general interests and economic welfare of each of the Rockhill Companies to the same extent as such employees provide to State Auto P&C.

The term of State Auto P&C’s engagement under this Agreement shall begin on the date of this Agreement and shall end, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 below, on the tenth anniversary of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be automatically renewed for successive ten-year periods upon the same terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, unless and until terminated as described in Section 10 below.

3. Authority and Duties of State Auto P&C - In providing management and operations services, State Auto P&C, acting through its employees, shall be responsible for performing substantially all organizational, operational, and management functions of each of the Rockhill Companies. State Auto P&C shall use its reasonable efforts to operate each Rockhill Company’s business efficiently and in accordance with the reasonable guidelines and policies which may be established from time to time by the board of directors of each of the Rockhill Companies. State Auto P&C shall have all authority necessary to carry out its duties under this Agreement and shall act as an agent of each of the Rockhill Companies. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, State Auto P&C’s duties under this Agreement shall include the following:

(a) Management and Administration of Insurance Operations of the Rockhill Insurers - State Auto P&C shall provide organizational, operational and management services, which shall include administration, underwriting and claims services of insurance business operations of each of the Rockhill Companies engaged in the insurance business, in accordance with the underwriting, claims and any other reasonable guidelines of such companies which may be in effect or established from time to time by the board of directors of such companies. State Auto P&C shall use the same degree of care in acting on behalf of such insurers as the degree of care it uses in connection with the conduct of its insurance business operations. On and after the effective date of this Agreement, the Rockhill Insurers shall not retain any employees, and all the Rockhill Insurers’ staff shall be employees of State Auto P&C. State Auto P&C shall apportion said employees to provide substantially all services required by the Rockhill Insurers’ operations, including, but not limited to, those services required under preexisting agreements by and among the Rockhill Companies, which agreements shall continue in force following the effective date of this Agreement.

(b) Management and Administration of Non-Insurance Operations of the Service Companies - State Auto P&C shall provide organizational, operational and management services for each of the other Rockhill Companies which are Service Companies in accordance with the policies and guidelines which each of such companies’ board of directors may establish from time to time. State Auto P&C will use the same degree of care in acting on behalf of these companies as it uses in connection with the conduct of its own business operations. On and after the effective date of this Agreement, the Service Companies shall not retain any employees, and all the Service Companies’ staff shall be employees of State Auto P&C. State Auto P&C shall apportion said employees to provide substantially all services required by the Service Companies’ operations, including, but not limited to, those services required under preexisting agreements by and among the Rockhill Companies, which agreements shall continue in force following the effective date of this Agreement.

 

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(c) Employees and Payroll - State Auto P&C shall provide each Rockhill Company with substantially all executive, managerial, supervisory, underwriting, operations, claims, administrative, technical, clerical, professional, and other personnel as may be necessary or desirable for the operation and administration of each Rockhill Company’s business. State Auto P&C shall direct its employees, in performing such services for each Rockhill Company, to use their best efforts to promote the general interests and economic welfare of each Rockhill Company, in the same manner as such employees utilize when providing service to State Auto P&C.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mutual shall continue to act as common paymaster of all such State Auto P&C employees providing services to any Rockhill Companies. As common paymaster, Mutual shall be responsible for filing information and tax returns and issuing tax and other payroll forms and reports with respect to wages paid to the employees employed by State Auto P&C.

4. Provision of Facilities and Expense Payments - During the term of this Agreement, Mutual shall provide each of the Rockhill Companies with its Facilities as each of such Rockhill Companies may require or desire for the operation of its business, recognizing that the Rockhill Companies have certain facilities and equipment of their own. Utilizing the employees of State Auto P&C, Mutual shall act as agent for each of the Rockhill Companies and, to the extent necessary for the purpose of its business, in collecting and disbursing funds on behalf of any Rockhill Company, and in paying expenses and other operating costs of Mutual’s Facilities used by such parties except for those expenses and other operating costs paid directly by any such Rockhill Company from its own accounts.

5. Services Provided by Rockhill Companies - From time to time as agreed upon by the parties either orally or under separate written agreement(s), the Rockhill Companies shall provide the State Auto Companies, defined as Mutual, State Auto P&C, their affiliates and subsidiaries, with certain unique services offered by the Rockhill Companies. This Agreement does not supersede any existing service agreement for such unique services offered by the Rockhill Companies to the State Auto Companies.

6. Board of Directors’ Control - The officers of State Auto P&C, Mutual and each of the Rockhill Companies shall be subject to the authority of their respective boards of directors. State Auto P&C, Mutual and each Rockhill Company may appoint or elect as its officers those persons who hold offices in any other State Auto affiliate, subject at all times to the power of each company’s respective board of directors to appoint, elect, or remove its officers in accordance with its respective articles or certificate of incorporation, code of regulations or by-laws, and other governing documents, statutes, or rules of law applicable to each respective company.

7. Apportionment of Expenses - The books, accounts, and records shall be so maintained as to clearly and accurately disclose the nature and details of the transactions including such accounting information as is necessary to support the expenses apportioned and allocated among the parties to this Agreement.

 

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All out-of-pocket expenses incurred for goods or services from third-party vendors or other unrelated parties which are identifiable to a particular Rockhill Company, including without limitation, director’s fees, legal fees, audit fees, stock transfer expenses, travel expenses, stationery, supplies and items of a similar nature, shall be charged to the Rockhill Company for whose benefit such costs or expenses were incurred.

Expenses incurred by State Auto P&C for its employees and by Mutual for its Facilities and other items shared by the parties pursuant to this Agreement, shall be apportioned among the parties to this Agreement as follows:

(a) Expenses of Rockhill Hill Insurers - Expenses, including but not limited to loss adjustment expenses and underwriting expenses, relating solely to the operations of the Rockhill Insurers shall be borne solely by the applicable Rockhill Insurer. For expenses incurred by State Auto P&C for its employees, including but not limited to salaries, employee relations, welfare and other benefit expenses and by Mutual for its Facilities and other items shared by the parties pursuant to this Agreement shall be apportioned among the parties to this Agreement based on employee activities and other pertinent factors or ratios yielding results as if the expense had been borne solely by the incurring entity.

(b) Expenses of the Service Companies - Expenses relating solely to the operations of the Service Companies shall be borne solely by the applicable Service Company. Expenses incurred by State Auto P&C for its employees, including but not limited to salaries, employee relations, welfare and other benefit expenses and by Mutual for its Facilities and other items shared by the parties pursuant to this Agreement shall be apportioned among the parties to this Agreement based on employee activities and other pertinent factors or ratios yielding results as if the expense had been borne solely by the incurring entity.

(c) Real Estate Expenses - The Rockhill Companies own or rent office space at their principal offices or other locations, and all such rental or ownership expense and related expenses, including but not limited to real estate taxes, depreciation, maintenance, shall be the responsibility and direct expense of the Rockhill Companies. If Mutual provides any of the Rockhill Companies with any office space, the amount of rent Mutual charges the Rockhill Companies shall be apportioned among the parties to this Agreement based on activities and other pertinent factors or ratios yielding results as if the expense had been borne solely by the incurring entity.

8. Payments for Services - All amounts due under this Agreement shall be due and payable by the respective company within sixty (60) days after the end of each calendar quarter.

9. Conflicts of Interest - The parties hereby acknowledge that, due to the common management of Mutual and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Mutual Group”) and State Auto Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “State Auto Financial Group”), conflicts of interest may arise with respect to business opportunities available to such companies. In order to deal with such conflicts of interest on an equitable basis, the guidelines incorporated in the Charter of the Mutual Independent Committee (as defined below) and the Financial Independent Committee (as defined below), which respective Charters (as amended from time to time) are hereby incorporated by this reference, shall be used to determine which company may avail itself of a business opportunity.

 

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(a) As used herein, Mutual Independent Committee shall mean a committee established by the Board of Directors of Mutual and comprised solely of persons who are not, and during the past three years have not been, directors, officers or employees of companies in the State Auto Financial Group or employees of Mutual or any wholly owned subsidiary of Mutual. The Mutual Independent Committee members shall also represent the interests of all wholly owned subsidiaries of Mutual (together with Mutual, each “a Mutual Company” and, collectively, the “Mutual Companies”).

(b) As used herein, Financial Independent Committee shall mean a committee established by the Board of Directors of State Auto Financial Corporation and comprised solely of persons who are not, and during the past three years have not been, directors, officers or employees of Mutual or any wholly owned subsidiary of Mutual or employees of any company in the State Auto Financial Group. The Financial Independent Committee members shall also represent the interests of all subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation (together with State Auto Financial Corporation, each “a Financial Company” and, collectively, the “Financial Companies”).

10. Termination - This Agreement may be terminated prior to the end of the initial term, or any renewal thereof, as follows:

(a) By any party upon giving the other parties at least sixty (60) days’ advance written notice of such termination (provided that such termination shall only relate to the Company giving notice and shall not terminate the Agreement with respect to any of the other parties unless they also give at least sixty (60) days’ advance written notice of termination).

(b) Automatically, with respect to a party, if that party files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, applies for or consents to the appointment of a receiver, makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, admits in writing its inability to pay debts as they mature, files a petition or answer seeking a reorganization or arrangement with creditors under any insolvency law, files an answer admitting the material allegations of a petition filed in any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding, or if a decree of any court is entered adjudging the party to be bankrupt or approving a reorganization or arrangement under any insolvency law (which decree is not set aside within ninety days after it is entered), (provided that such termination shall only relate to the company subject to the foregoing event or action and shall not terminate the Agreement with respect to any of the other parties unless they also give notice of termination within thirty days of the event that causes the automatic termination for another party).

11. Arbitration - Any and all disagreements or controversies arising with respect to this Agreement, whether during or after the term of State Auto P&C’s engagement under this Agreement, shall be settled by binding arbitration by a panel of three arbitrators, one selected by Mutual on behalf of any member of the Mutual Group, one selected by State Auto Financial Corporation on behalf of any member of the State Auto Financial Group, and the third to be selected by the mutual agreement of the first two arbitrators. The arbitration shall be held, and the award made, in Franklin County, Ohio, pursuant to the Ohio Arbitration Law (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 2711 or any law of similar tenor or effect that hereafter is enacted). All fees of the arbitrators shall be borne equally by the parties to the arbitration.

 

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12. Complete Agreement - This document contains the entire amended and restated agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous discussions, negotiations, representations, or agreements relating to the subject matter, including without limitation, the 2010 Management and Operations Agreement. No changes to this Agreement shall be made or be binding on any party unless made in writing and signed by each party to this Agreement.

13. No Third Party Benefit - This Agreement is intended for the exclusive benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and assigns, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any rights or benefits in or to any third party.

14. Captions - The captions of the various sections of this Agreement are not part of the content or context of this Agreement, but are only labels to assist in locating those sections, and shall be ignored in construing this Agreement.

15. Force Majeure - Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, any party’s obligations under this Agreement shall be excused if and to the extent that any delay or failure to perform such obligations is due to fire or other casualty, material shortages, strikes or labor disputes, acts of God, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of such party.

16. Amendments - This Agreement may be amended by the parties, upon authority of their officers without specific director approval, if such amendment is solely for the purpose of clarification and does not change the substance of this Agreement and the parties have obtained an opinion of legal counsel to that effect. Additionally, any present or future subsidiary or affiliate of the Rockhill Companies may be added as a party to this Agreement by an amendment entered into by Mutual, State Auto P&C and the new party, after approval of the Independent Committee of the Board of Directors of each of Mutual and State Auto Financial Corporation and the directors of each and of the new party. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section of the Agreement, all other amendments to this Agreement must be presented to the Independent Committee of Mutual and of State Auto Financial Corporation and be approved by the directors of each company. Any amendment to this Agreement is subject to the prior approval of the insurance commissioners for the domiciliary states of the insurers which are parties to this Agreement.

17. Successors - No party may assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the written consent of all other parties to this Agreement, which consent may be arbitrarily withheld by any such party, and without written notice to the Insurance Department Commissioners for the states where the parties hereto are domiciled. This Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by and against the respective successors and assigns of each party to this Agreement.

18. Access to Records - The parties hereto understand and agree that each shall have such access to the records of the other as is necessary to confirm that this Agreement is being properly administered and applied, provided that such access is achieved in compliance with laws protecting the privacy of insureds and claimants. It is further understood and agreed that the parties will permit regulators with jurisdiction to have such access to such records, as and to the extent required by law.

 

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19. Indemnification - Subject to the limitations contained herein, the parties mutually agree to defend, indemnify and hold the other party and its directors, officers, and employees harmless against all liability including but not limited to damages, losses, fines, penalties and reasonable costs and expenses of whatsoever kind including but not limited to fees and disbursements of counsel, which the indemnified party is or may be held liable to pay arising out of any breach of the indemnifying party’s obligations under this Agreement. This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]

 

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The parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of January 3, 2011.

 

STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

STATE AUTO PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

ROCKHILL INSURANCE COMPANY

PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERICAN COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

BLOOMINGTON COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

ROCKHILL HOLDING COMPANY

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL COVERAGE CORPORATION OF THE SOUTH, LLC

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL COVERAGE CORPORATION

RTW, INC.

ROCKHILL INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC

ROCKHILL UNDERWRITING MANAGEMENT, LLC

By:  

      /s/ Robert P. Restrepo, Jr.

        Robert P. Restrepo, Jr., Authorized Signatory

 

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Exhibit 99.1

State Auto Financial Completes Sale of Non-Standard Auto Subsidiary

 

Contact:

  

Larry Adeleye

   Kyle Anderson

Director of Investor Relations

   Director of Media Relations

W 614.917.5108

   W 614.917.5497
   M 614.477.5301

COLUMBUS, Ohio – January 3, 2011 – State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) completed the previously announced sale of its non-standard automobile insurance subsidiary, State Auto National, to Hallmark Insurance Company of Fort Worth, Texas, effective December 31, 2010.

State Auto Financial Corporation, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a super regional property and casualty insurance holding company. The company markets its personal and business insurance products through independent insurance agencies in 34 states and the District of Columbia and is proud to be a Trusted Choice ® company partner. STFC stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, which represents the top third of all NASDAQ listed companies.

The insurance subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation are part of the State Auto Group. The State Auto Group is rated A+ (Superior) by the A.M. Best Company and includes State Automobile Mutual, State Auto Property & Casualty, State Auto Ohio, State Auto Wisconsin, State Auto Florida, Milbank, Farmers Casualty, Meridian Security, Meridian Citizens Mutual, Beacon National, Beacon Lloyds, Patrons Mutual and Litchfield Mutual Fire. Additional information on State Auto Financial Corporation and the State Auto Insurance Companies can be found online at www.StateAuto.com .