State Auto Financial Corporation said it has named Robert P. Restrepo Jr., 55, as chairman and chief executive officer.
The company said Mr. Restrepo was also elected to the same position at the Columbus, Ohio-based subsidiary State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company and named a member of the board of directors at both companies.
He assumed his new positions Friday.
Mr. Restrepo replaces Robert H. Moone, 62, who will retire in May of 2006. Mr. Moone will remain as president until March 3, and as an employee of the company until his retirement.
Mr. Restrepo's experience includes senior executive roles at Aetna, Travelers, Hanover and most recently with Main Street America Group in Jacksonville, Fla. He has also served on a number of industry and community boards, including as chairman of the American Insurance Association in 2003.
State Auto is a regional property-casualty insurer writing personal and commercial lines business.
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