State Auto Financial Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

  • Quarterly loss of $0.05 per share
  • Quarterly earnings from operations1 of $0.17 per share
  • Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 102.6
  • Return on equity of (1.0)%
  • Book value per share of $19.90

COLUMBUS, Ohio--()--State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC) today reported a first quarter 2018 net loss of $2.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $3.3 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the same 2017 period. Net earnings from operations per diluted share for the first quarter 2018 was $0.17 versus net loss from operations per diluted share of $0.20 for the same 2017 period.

GAAP Operating Results

STFC’s GAAP combined ratio for the first quarter 2018 was 102.6 compared to 108.7 for the same 2017 period. Catastrophe losses during the first quarter 2018 accounted for 3.1 points of the 67.4 total loss ratio points, or $9.8 million, versus 10.8 points of the total 73.7 loss ratio points, or $34.3 million, for the same period in 2017. Non-­catastrophe losses and ALAE during the first quarter 2018 included 5.1 points of favorable development relating to prior years, or $16.0 million, versus 1.5 points of favorable development, or $4.8 million, for the same period in 2017.

Net written premium for the first quarter 2018 decreased 4.8% compared to the same period in 2017. By insurance segment, net written premium for the personal and commercial segments increased 22.4% and 7.4%, respectively, and the specialty segment decreased 80.9%. The increase in the personal segment was primarily due to rate actions taken to improve the profitability in personal auto and a higher level of new business policies for the first quarter 2018 compared to the first quarter 2017. The increase in the commercial segment was primarily driven by a higher level of new business production from middle market commercial package, workers’ compensation, and farm & ranch during the first quarter 2018 compared to the first quarter 2017. The decline in the specialty insurance segment was primarily driven by our decision to exit specialty business.

SAP Personal and Commercial Operating Results

The SAP personal and commercial segments combined ratio2 for the first quarter 2018 was 101.4% compared to 107.9% for the same 2017 period. Catastrophe losses during the first quarter 2018 accounted for 3.7 points of the total 66.5 loss ratio points, or $9.8 million, versus 12.5 points of the total 73.1 points or $32.1 million for the same period in 2017. Non-catastrophe loss and ALAE during the first quarter 2018 included 6.0 points of favorable development relating to prior years, or $16.3 million, versus 2.1 points or $5.3 million, for the same period in 2017.

Book Value and Return on Equity

STFC’s book value was $19.90 per share as of March 31, 2018 as compared to $20.633 on December 31, 2017. The decrease was driven by the market value of our investment portfolio. Return on stockholders’ equity for the 12 months ended March 31, 2018, was (1.0)% compared to 1.7% for the 12 months ended March 31, 2017.

STFC’s Chairman, President and CEO Mike LaRocco commented on the quarter as follows:

“Our journey continues and we’re making terrific progress. The personal and commercial segments combined ratio for the first quarter was 101.4%, an improvement of 6.5 points, largely driven by personal and commercial auto, homeowners, middle market, workers’ compensation and farm & ranch. Our go forward products are once again growing, up over 15% from first quarter 2017.

“I could not be more proud of our agents and associates. Over the last three years we’ve taken them through a significant amount of change. They embraced the change, helped make us better, and now we’re all reaping the benefits. We know a great deal of work remains ahead of us, but rather than just fixing problems, we have more capacity to focus on improvements that will get us to consistent profitability and growth. Our digital strategy allows us to implement changes quickly. We know what’s left to be done; we have actions in place to make corrections where needed, and I’m confident we’ll see continued improvement.

“We’ve completed the plan to exit our specialty segment and all of our lines will be in run-off by June 1. This is a positive step forward for State Auto, as we’re now a simpler and more focused company. Our digital strategy and our commitment to agents is clear and aligned with our go forward products. We believe that our intermediated distribution and digital strategy make us unique in the market. As a result, we have significant opportunities ahead. The last few quarters, including first quarter 2018, demonstrate that our potential is being realized.

“State Auto is now a very different company: a digital company that’s committed to the independent agency channel. Buying a policy from us is similar to any online purchase. In our industry, that’s quite unique, and customers are responding by trusting us with their business. Our progress to date is motivating us to deliver even greater progress in the months ahead.”

About State Auto Financial Corporation

State Auto Financial Corporation, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a super regional property and casualty insurance holding company and is proud to be a Trusted Choice® company partner. STFC stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, which represents the top fourth of all NASDAQ listed companies.

The insurance subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation are part of the State Auto Group. The State Auto Group markets its insurance products throughout the United States, through independent insurance agencies, which include retail agencies and wholesale brokers. The State Auto Group is rated A- (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Company and includes State Automobile Mutual, State Auto Property & Casualty, State Auto Ohio, State Auto Wisconsin, Milbank, Meridian Security, Patrons Mutual, Rockhill Insurance, Plaza Insurance, American Compensation and Bloomington Compensation. Additional information on State Auto Financial Corporation and the State Auto Insurance Companies can be found online at http://www.StateAuto.com/STFC.

1 Net earnings (loss) from operations, a non-GAAP financial measure which management believes is informative to Company management and investors, differs from GAAP net income (loss) only by the exclusion of net investment gain (loss), net of applicable taxes, on investment activity for the periods being reported. For STFC, this amounted to loss of $0.22 per diluted share for the first quarter 2018 versus income of $0.12 per diluted share for the first quarter 2017.

2 Insurance industry regulators require STFC's insurance subsidiaries to report their financial condition and results of operations using Statutory Accounting Practices ("SAP"). The SAP personal and commercial segments combined ratio is a measure used by management to evaluate STFC’s operating performance for its ongoing operations. Details behind the compilation of these results can be found on page 19 of this release.

3 The first quarter of 2017 results have been restated to correct an error discovered during the first quarter of 2018 relating to the calculation of deferred acquisition costs (DAC) along with making other adjustments not previously recorded relating to that same time period. Although the error was immaterial to STFC’s previously issued financial statements, the cumulative correction would have a material effect on the 2018 financial statements. Accordingly, prior period amounts throughout this release have been adjusted to incorporate the revised amounts, where applicable. Please refer to our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ending March 31, 2018 for further information.

STFC has scheduled a conference call with interested investors for Tuesday, May 8, at 11 a.m. ET to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2018 performance. Live and archived broadcasts of the call can be accessed at http://www.StateAuto.com/STFC. A replay of the call can be heard beginning at 2 p.m., May 8, by calling 855-859-2056, conference ID 9788379. Supplemental schedules detailing the Company’s first quarter 2018 financial, sales and underwriting results are made available on http://www.StateAuto.com/STFC prior to the conference call.

Except for historical information, all other information in this news release consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied. The most significant of these uncertainties are described in State Auto Financial's Form 10-K and Form 10-Q reports and exhibits to those reports, and include (but are not limited to) legislative changes at both the state and federal level, state and federal regulatory rule making promulgations and adjudications, class action litigation involving the insurance industry and judicial decisions affecting claims, policy coverages and the general costs of doing business, the impact of competition on products and pricing, inflation in the costs of the products and services insurance pays for, product development, geographic spread of risk, weather and weather-related events, and other types of catastrophic events. State Auto Financial undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

 

STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 
Selected Consolidated Financial Data
($ in millions, except per share amounts)        
(unaudited) Three months ended March 31
2018 20173
Net premiums written $ 292.2   $ 306.9  
 
Earned premiums 314.9 318.1
Net investment income 19.9 18.7
Net investment (loss) gain (11.7 ) 7.8
Other income 0.6   0.5  
Total revenue 323.7   345.1  
 
Loss before federal income taxes (3.3 ) (4.0 )
 
Federal income tax benefit (1.2 ) (0.7 )
Net loss $ (2.1 ) $ (3.3 )
 
Loss per common share:
- basic $ (0.05 ) $ (0.08 )
- diluted $ (0.05 ) $ (0.08 )
Earnings (loss) per share from operations (A):
- basic $ 0.17 $ (0.20 )
- diluted $ 0.17 $ (0.20 )
Weighted average shares outstanding:
- basic 42.6 41.9
- diluted 42.6 41.9
Return on average equity (LTM) (1.0 )% 1.7 %
Book value per share $ 19.90 $ 21.38
Dividends paid per share $ 0.10 $ 0.10
Total shares outstanding 42.7 41.9
 
GAAP ratios:
Cat loss and ALAE ratio 3.1 10.8
Non-cat loss and LAE ratio 64.3   62.9  
Loss and LAE ratio 67.4 73.7
Expense ratio 35.2   35.0  
Combined ratio 102.6   108.7  
 
(A) Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measure:
Net income (loss) from operations:
Net loss $ (2.1 ) $ (3.3 )
Net investment (loss) gain, net of tax (9.2 )   5.1  
Net income (loss) from operations $ 7.1     $ (8.4 )
 
 

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
($ and shares in millions, except per share amounts)    
(unaudited) March 31 December 31
2018 20173
ASSETS
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost $2,199.0 and $2,173.1, respectively) $ 2,181.6 $ 2,192.8
Equity securities 350.2 365.3
Other invested assets 55.5 56.0
Other invested assets, at cost 5.6 5.6
Notes receivable from affiliate 70.0   70.0  
Total investments 2,662.9 2,689.7
 
Cash and cash equivalents 60.9 91.5
Accrued investment income and other assets 40.4 36.5
Deferred policy acquisition costs 105.1 110.3
Reinsurance recoverable on losses and loss expenses payable 2.1 3.1
Prepaid reinsurance premiums 6.4 6.4
Current federal income taxes 5.7 4.8
Net deferred federal income taxes 66.6 58.8
Property and equipment, net 7.2   7.3  
Total assets $ 2,957.3   $ 3,008.4  
 
LIABILITIES
Losses and loss expenses payable $ 1,247.6 $ 1,255.6
Unearned premiums 589.2 611.8
Notes payable (affiliates $15.2 and $15.2, respectively) 122.1 122.1
Pension and postretirement benefits 63.6 64.5
Due to affiliate 11.8 2.7
Other liabilities 73.9   76.7  
Total liabilities 2,108.2   2,133.4  
 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common stock, without par value. Authorized 100.0 shares; 49.5 and 49.2 shares issued, respectively, at stated value of $2.50 per share

123.8 123.0
Treasury stock, 6.8 and 6.8 shares, respectively, at cost (116.9 ) (116.8 )
Additional paid-in capital 180.3 171.8
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (48.8 ) 36.7
Retained earnings 710.7   660.3  
Total stockholders' equity 849.1   875.0  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 2,957.3   $ 3,008.4  
 
 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
($ in millions, except per share amounts)      
(unaudited) Three months ended
March 31
2018 20173
Earned premiums $ 314.9 $ 318.1
Net investment income 19.9 18.7
Net investment (loss) gain (11.7 ) 7.8
Other income from affiliates 0.6   0.5  
Total revenues 323.7   345.1  
 
Losses and loss expenses 212.3 234.3
Acquisition and operating expenses 110.8 111.5
Interest expense 1.6 1.4
Other expenses 2.3   1.9  
Total expenses 327.0   349.1  
 
Loss before federal income taxes (3.3 ) (4.0 )
Federal income tax benefit (1.2 ) (0.7 )
Net loss $ (2.1 ) $ (3.3 )
Loss per common share:
Basic $ (0.05 ) $ (0.08 )
Diluted $ (0.05 ) $ (0.08 )
Dividends paid per common share $ 0.10   $ 0.10  
 
 

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income      
($ in millions)
(unaudited) Three months ended
March 31
2018
Net loss $ (2.1 )
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net unrealized holding losses on fixed maturities:
Unrealized holding losses (36.7 )
Reclassification adjustments for losses realized in net income (0.4 )
Income tax benefit 7.8  
Total net unrealized holding losses on fixed maturities (29.3 )
Net unrecognized benefit plan obligations:
Reclassification adjustments for amortization to statements of income:
Prior service credit (1.4 )
Net actuarial loss 2.2
Income tax expense (0.2 )
Total net unrecognized benefit plan obligations 0.6  
Other comprehensive loss (28.7 )
Comprehensive loss $ (30.8 )
 
 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

($ in millions)
(unaudited) Three months ended
March 31
20173
Net loss $ (3.3 )
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net unrealized holding gains on investments:
Unrealized holding gains 30.8
Reclassification adjustments for gains realized in net income (7.8 )
Income tax expense (8.0 )
Total net unrealized holding gains on investments 15.0  
Net unrecognized benefit plan obligations:
Reclassification adjustments for amortization to statements of income:
Prior service credit (1.4 )
Net actuarial loss 2.1
Income tax expense (0.3 )
Total net unrecognized benefit plan obligations 0.4  
Other comprehensive income 15.4  
Comprehensive income $ 12.1  
 
 

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity
($ and shares in millions)    
(unaudited) Three Months Ended Year Ended
March 31 December 31
2018 20173
Common shares:
Balance at beginning of year 49.2 48.6
Issuance of shares 0.3   0.6  
Balance at period ended 49.5   49.2  
 
Treasury shares:
Balance at beginning of year (6.8 ) (6.8 )
Balance at period ended (6.8 ) (6.8 )
 
Common stock:
Balance at beginning of year $ 123.0 $ 121.6
Issuance of shares 0.8   1.4  
Balance at period ended 123.8   123.0  
 
Treasury stock:
Balance at beginning of year $ (116.8 ) $ (116.5 )
Shares acquired on stock award exercises and vested restricted shares (0.1 ) (0.3 )
Balance at beginning of year and period ended (116.9 ) (116.8 )
 
Additional paid-in capital:
Balance at beginning of year $ 171.8 $ 159.9
Issuance of common stock 6.2 8.8
Stock awards granted 2.3   3.1  
Balance at period ended 180.3   171.8  
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Balance at beginning of the year $ 36.7 $ 32.5

Cumulative effect of change in accounting for equity securities and other
invested assets and reclassification of stranded tax effects as of January 1, 2018

(56.8 )
Adjusted beginning balance at January 1, 2018 (20.1 )
Change in unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments, net of tax (29.3 ) 3.2
Change in unrecognized benefit plan obligations, net of tax 0.6   1.0  
Balance at period ended (48.8 ) 36.7  
 
Retained earnings:
Balance at beginning of year $ 660.3 $ 687.9

Cumulative effect of change in accounting for equity securities and other
invested assets and reclassification of stranded tax effects as of January 1, 2018

56.8
Adjusted beginning balance at January 1, 2018 717.1
Net loss (2.1 ) (10.7 )
Cash dividends paid (4.3 ) (16.9 )
Balance at period ended 710.7   660.3  
 
Total stockholders' equity at period ended $ 849.1   $ 875.0  
 
 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
($ in millions)    
(unaudited) Three months ended
March 31
2018 20173
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (2.1 ) $ (3.3 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization, net 2.9 3.1
Share-based compensation 1.7
Net investment (loss) gain 11.7 (7.8 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Deferred policy acquisition costs 5.2 5.8
Accrued investment income and other assets (3.8 ) (0.5 )
Postretirement and pension benefits (0.3 ) (2.9 )
Other liabilities and due to/from affiliates, net 6.3 (14.0 )
Reinsurance recoverable on losses and loss expenses payable and prepaid reinsurance premiums 1.0 (1.1 )
Losses and loss expenses payable (8.0 ) 35.7
Unearned premiums (22.6 ) (11.3 )
Federal income taxes (1.0 ) (0.9 )
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (10.7 ) 4.5  
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of fixed maturities available-for-sale (99.0 ) (120.5 )
Purchases of equity securities (61.5 ) (39.0 )
Purchases of other invested assets (0.5 ) (0.2 )
Maturities, calls and pay downs of fixed maturities available-for-sale 55.5 54.1
Sales of fixed maturities available-for-sale 15.3 50.7
Sales of equity securities 65.1 47.6
Sales of other invested assets 0.3   0.3  
Net cash used in investing activities (24.8 ) (7.0 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 9.3 1.5
Payments to acquire treasury stock (0.1 ) (0.2 )
Payment of dividends (4.3 ) (4.3 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 4.9   (3.0 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (30.6 ) (5.5 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 91.5   51.1  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 60.9   $ 45.6  

Supplemental disclosures:

Interest paid (affiliates $0.2 and $0.2, respectively) $ 1.6   $ 1.4  
 
 

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Fixed Maturities
($ in millions, at fair value)          
unaudited March 31 December 31
  2018 % 2017 %
Fixed Maturities:
 
U.S. treasury securities and obligations
of U.S. government agencies $ 410.9 18.8 % $ 436.9 19.9 %
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 507.2 23.2 % 525.8 24.0 %
Corporate securities 509.8 23.5 % 529.7 24.2 %
U.S. government agencies mortgage-backed securities 753.7   34.5 % 700.4   31.9 %
Total fixed maturities $ 2,181.6   100.0 % $ 2,192.8   100.0 %
 
Ratings Quality*
AAA $ 57.7 2.6 % $ 56.0 2.6 %
AA** 1,338.8 61.4 % 1,329.6 60.5 %
A 430.5 19.7 % 450.1 20.5 %
BBB 350.5 16.1 % 352.7 16.2 %
Below investment grade 4.1   0.2 % 4.4   0.2 %
Total fixed maturities $ 2,181.6   100.0 % $ 2,192.8   100.0 %
 
TIPS, at fair value $ 147.4 $ 155.8
TIPS, at amortized cost $ 140.7 $ 146.5
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions:
 
By type of bond
State general obligations $ 13.6 2.7 % $ 13.9 2.6 %
Local general obligations 83.2 16.4 % 85.0 16.2 %
Revenue bonds 281.1 55.4 % 303.8 57.8 %
Pre Refunded bonds 50.4 9.8 % 40.2 7.6 %
Other 78.9   15.7 % 82.9   15.8 %
Total $ 507.2   100.0 % $ 525.8   100.0 %
 
Top 10 States Top 10 States
New York $ 78.1 15.4 % New York $ 78.1 14.9 %
Texas 53.5 10.5 % Texas 53.5 10.2 %
Ohio 49.4 9.7 % Ohio 50.6 9.6 %
Washington 47.7 9.4 % Washington 49.2 9.4 %
Georgia 26.1 5.1 % Georgia 26.7 5.1 %
North Carolina 23.0 4.5 % North Carolina 23.5 4.5 %
Nevada 20.2 4.0 % Nevada 20.8 4.0 %
Maryland 17.7 3.5 % Maryland 18.0 3.4 %
Dist of Columbia 17.6 3.5 % Dist of Columbia 17.9 3.4 %
Louisiana 17.1 3.4 % Louisiana 17.4 3.3 %
 
Ratings Quality*
AAA $ 38.6 7.6 % $ 36.6 7.0 %
AA** 302.6 59.7 % 318.2 60.5 %
A 156.3 30.8 % 161.1 30.6 %
BBB 9.7   1.9 % 9.9   1.9 %
Total $ 507.2   100.0 % $ 525.8   100.0 %
 
*Based on ratings by nationally recognized rating agencies. All ratings exclude credit enhancements.
**The AA rating category includes securities which have been either pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity.
 
 

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Net Investment Income
($ in millions)            
unaudited
3/31/2017 6/30/2017 9/30/2017 12/31/2017 3/31/2018
Quarter to Date
Gross investment income:
Fixed maturities $ 14.6 $ 14.2 $ 14.8 $ 14.5 $ 15.0
TIPS 1.2   1.7   0.6   1.6   1.1
Total fixed maturities 15.8   15.9   15.4   16.1   16.1
Equity securities 1.7 2.0 2.0 4.8 2.5
Other 1.5   1.5   1.6   1.7   1.7
Total gross investment income 19.0 19.4 19.0 22.6 20.3
Less: Investment expenses 0.3   0.3   0.3   0.3   0.4
Net investment income $ 18.7   $ 19.1   $ 18.7   $ 22.3   $ 19.9
 
Year to Date
Gross investment income:
Fixed maturities $ 14.6 $ 28.8 $ 43.6 $ 58.1 $ 15.0
TIPS 1.2   2.9   3.5   5.1   1.1
Total fixed maturities 15.8   31.7   47.1   63.2   16.1
Equity securities 1.7 3.7 5.7 10.5 2.5
Other 1.5   3.0   4.6   6.3   1.7
Total gross investment income 19.0 38.4 57.4 80.0 20.3
Less: Investment expenses 0.3   0.6   0.9   1.2   0.4
Net investment income $ 18.7   $ 37.8   $ 56.5   $ 78.8   $ 19.9
 
3/31/2017 6/30/2017 9/30/2017 12/31/2017 3/31/2018
TIPS, fair value $ 171.9 $ 170.7 $ 153.5 $ 155.8 $ 147.4
TIPS, book value $ 162.3 $ 163.4 $ 145.5 $ 146.5 $ 140.7
 
 

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Income Taxes    
($ in millions)
unaudited

The following table sets forth the tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets
and deferred tax liabilities at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

March 31

December 31

2018

20173

Deferred tax assets:
Unearned premiums not currently deductible $ 24.6 $ 25.5
Losses and loss expenses payable discounting

 

11.6

 

22.0
Postretirement and pension benefits

 

13.4

 

13.6
Net unrealized holding losses on investments

 

3.7

 

Realized loss on other-than-temporary impairment

 

2.2

 

2.1
Other liabilities

 

8.8

 

9.2
Net operating loss carryforward

 

29.9

 

34.3
Tax credit carryforwards

 

2.7

 

3.7
Other

 

 

 

2.5  
Total deferred tax assets

 

96.9

 

112.9
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferral of policy acquisition costs

 

22.1

 

23.1
Net unrealized holding gains on investments

 

 

20.3
Other

 

8.2  

 

10.7  
Total deferred tax liabilities

 

30.3  

 

54.1  
Net deferred federal income taxes $ 66.6   $ 58.8  
 
The following table sets forth the federal income tax expense components for the three months ended March 31:

2018

20173

Loss before federal income taxes $ (3.3 ) $ (4.0 )
Federal income tax benefit:
Current

 

(1.0 )

 

(0.1 )
Deferred

 

(0.2 )

 

(0.6 )
Total federal income tax benefit

 

(1.2 )

 

(0.7 )
Net loss $ (2.1 ) $ (3.3 )
 
 

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SAP Personal Insurance Segment Results
unaudited        
($ in millions)
Three months ended March 31, 2018 Personal Auto Homeowners Other Personal Total
 
Net written premiums $ 101.9 $ 54.3 $ 5.5 $ 161.7
Net earned premiums 93.5 57.9 4.9 156.3
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE 0.1 4.7 0.4 5.2
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE (4.0 ) (2.8 ) 0.2 (6.6 )
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE 66.9   28.4   2.0   97.3  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE 62.9   25.6   2.2   90.7  
Total Loss and ALAE 63.0 30.3 2.6 95.9
ULAE 5.0   4.0   0.3   9.3  
Total Loss and LAE 68.0 34.3 2.9 105.2
Underwriting expenses 28.9   18.2   2.3   49.4  
Net underwriting (loss) gain $ (3.4 ) $ 5.4   $ (0.3 ) $ 1.7  
 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio 0.1 % 8.2 % 7.9 % 3.4 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio (4.3 )% (4.8 )% 4.8 % (4.2 )%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio 71.6 % 49.0 % 40.9 % 62.2 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio 67.3 % 44.2 % 45.7 % 58.0 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio 67.4 % 52.4 % 53.6 % 61.4 %
ULAE ratio 5.2 % 6.9 % 5.2 % 5.9 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio 72.6 % 59.3 % 58.8 % 67.3 %
Expense ratio 28.4 % 33.6 % 42.5 % 30.6 %
Combined ratio 101.0 % 92.9 % 101.3 % 97.9 %
                 

($ in millions)

Three months ended March 31, 2017 Personal Auto3 Homeowners Other Personal Total3
 
Net written premiums $ 82.6 $ 45.2 $ 4.2 $ 132.0
Net earned premiums 83.2 55.5 4.9 143.6
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE 3.2 18.0 1.0 22.2
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE (0.6 ) 2.8 0.1 2.3
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE 56.4   20.1   1.5   78.0  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE 55.8   22.9   1.6   80.3  
Total Loss and ALAE 59.0 40.9 2.6 102.5
ULAE 4.7   4.7   0.5   9.9  
Total Loss and LAE 63.7 45.6 3.1 112.4
Underwriting expenses 23.6   15.5   1.6   40.7  
Net underwriting (loss) gain $ (4.1 ) $ (5.6 ) $ 0.2   $ (9.5 )
 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio 3.9 % 32.5 % 18.9 % 15.4 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio (0.7 )% 5.1 % 1.0 % 1.6 %
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio 67.8 % 36.1 % 33.0 % 54.3 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio 67.1 % 41.2 % 34.0 % 55.9 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio 70.9 % 73.7 % 52.9 % 71.4 %
ULAE ratio 5.6 % 8.5 % 9.0 % 6.9 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio 76.6 % 82.2 % 61.9 % 78.2 %
Expense ratio 28.7 % 34.3 % 38.6 % 30.9 %
Combined ratio 105.3 % 116.5 % 100.5 % 109.2 %
 
 

STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 
SAP Commercial Insurance Segment Results
unaudited              
($ in millions)
Three months ended March 31, 2018

Commercial
Auto

Small
Commercial
Package

Middle
Market
Commercial

Workers'
Comp

Farm &
Ranch

Other
Commercial

Total
 
Net written premiums $ 18.6 $ 30.4 $ 28.7 $ 24.4 $ 11.5 $ 4.5 $ 118.1
Net earned premiums 18.4 30.4 28.1 22.8

11.0

4.2 114.9
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE 3.2 1.5 (0.1 ) 4.6
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE (3.5 ) (0.5 ) (5.5 ) (2.3 ) 0.3 1.8 (9.7 )
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE   12.4     18.2     21.5     15.1     4.2      

2.0

    73.4  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE   8.9     17.7    

16.0

    12.8     4.5     3.8     63.7  
Total Loss and ALAE 8.9 20.9 17.5 12.8 4.4 3.8 68.3
ULAE   1.2     1.3     1.5     2.3     0.3     0.3     6.9  
Total Loss and LAE 10.1 22.2

19.0

15.1 4.7 4.1 75.2
Underwriting expenses   8.1     13.8     11.3    

8.0

    4.8    

2.0

   

48.0

 
Net underwriting gain (loss) $ 0.2   $ (5.6 ) $ (2.2 ) $ (0.3 ) $ 1.5   $ (1.9 ) $ (8.3 )
 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio % 10.7 % 5.2 % % (0.5 )% (0.1 )% 4.1 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio (18.9 )% (1.5 )% (19.7 )% (10.0 )% 2.9 %

42.0

% (8.4 )%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio   67.2 %   59.4 %   76.9 %   66.2 %   37.4 %   49.7 %   63.7 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio   48.3 %   57.9 %   57.2 %   56.2 %   40.3 %   91.7 %   55.3 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio 48.3 % 68.6 % 62.4 % 56.2 % 39.8 % 91.6 % 59.4 %
ULAE ratio   6.3 %   4.2 %   5.3 %   9.8 %  

3.0

%   7.2 %  

6.0

%
Total Loss and LAE ratio 54.6 % 72.8 % 67.7 %

66.0

% 42.8 % 98.8 % 65.4 %
Expense ratio   43.8 %   45.4 %   39.6 %   33.1 %   41.7 %   42.8 %   40.7 %
Combined ratio   98.4 %   118.2 %   107.3 %   99.1 %   84.5 %   141.6 %   106.1 %
                             
     

STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 
($ in millions)
Three months ended March 31, 2017  

Commercial
Auto

 

Small
Commercial
Package

 

Middle
Market
Commercial

 

Workers'
Comp

 

Farm &
Ranch

 

Other
Commercial

Total
 
Net written premiums $ 18.4 $ 30.5 $ 25.8 $ 21.7 $ 9.9 $ 3.8 $ 110.1
Net earned premiums 19.5 31.3

27.0

21.5 9.4 4.3

113.0

Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE 0.3 4.1 3.1 2.4 9.9
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE (1.5 ) (2.0 )

1.0

(1.9 ) (3.2 ) (7.6 )
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE   14.4     15.7    

16.0

    14.6     3.5       2.1     66.3  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE   12.9     13.7    

17.0

    12.7     3.5       (1.1 )   58.7  
Total Loss and ALAE 13.2 17.8 20.1 12.7 5.9 (1.1 ) 68.6
ULAE   1.1     0.9     1.6     2.2     0.7       0.2     6.7  
Total Loss and LAE 14.3 18.7 21.7 14.9 6.6 (0.9 ) 75.3
Underwriting expenses   7.6    

13.3

   

10.0

    6.9     3.6      

2.0

    43.4  
Net underwriting (loss) gain $ (2.4 ) $ (0.7 ) $ (4.7 ) $ (0.3 ) $ (0.8 )   $ 3.2   $ (5.7 )
 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio 1.6 %

13.0

% 11.6 % % 25.6 % % 8.8 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio (7.8 )% (6.5 )% 3.8 % (8.7 )% (0.3 )% (72.7 )% (6.7 )%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio   73.8 %   50.5 %   59.3 %   67.6 %   37.7 %     47.2 %   58.6 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio  

66.0

%  

44.0

%   63.1 %   58.9 %   37.4 %     (25.5 )%   51.9 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio 67.6 %

57.0

% 74.7 % 58.9 %

63.0

% (25.5 )% 60.7 %
ULAE ratio   6.1 %   2.8 %   5.7 %   10.3 %   7.1 %     4.8 %  

6.0

%
Total Loss and LAE ratio 73.7 % 59.8 % 80.4 % 69.2 % 70.1 % (20.7 )% 66.7 %
Expense ratio   41.2 %   43.5 %   38.5 %   31.9 %   36.6 %     51.7 %   39.3 %
Combined ratio   114.9 %   103.3 %   118.9 %   101.1 %   106.7 %    

31.0

%  

106.0

%
 
 

STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 
SAP Personal & Commercial Insurance Segment Results
($ in millions)
unaudited
    YTD 2018   YTD 20173
 
Net written premiums $ 279.8 $ 242.2
Net earned premiums 271.2 256.7
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE 9.8 32.1
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE (16.3 ) (5.3 )
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE   170.7     144.3  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE   154.4    

139.0

 
Total Loss and ALAE 164.2 171.1
ULAE   16.2     16.6  
Total Loss and LAE 180.4 187.7
Underwriting expenses   97.4     84.1  
Net underwriting loss $ (6.6 ) $ (15.2 )
 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio 3.7 % 12.5 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio (6.0 )% (2.1 )%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio   62.9 %   56.2 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio   56.9 %   54.1 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio 60.6 % 66.6 %
ULAE ratio   5.9 %   6.5 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio 66.5 % 73.1 %
Expense ratio   34.9 %   34.8 %
Combined ratio   101.4 %   107.9 %
 
 

STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 
SAP Specialty Insurance Segment Results
unaudited
($ in millions)
Three months ended March 31, 2018   E&S Property   E&S Casualty   Programs   Total
 
Net written premiums $ (2.7 ) $ 15.3 $ (0.2 ) $ 12.4
Net earned premiums 6.2 25.4 12.1 43.7
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE 0.2 (0.2 )
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE (0.2 ) 1.9 (1.4 ) 0.3
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE   2.5     18.6     8.9    

30.0

 
Total non-cat loss and ALAE   2.3     20.5     7.5     30.3  
Total Loss and ALAE 2.5 20.5 7.3 30.3
ULAE   0.1     1.1    

1.0

    2.2  
Total Loss and LAE 2.6 21.6 8.3 32.5
Underwriting expenses  

2.0

    6.3     1.3     9.6  
Net underwriting gain (loss) $ 1.6   $ (2.5 ) $ 2.5   $ 1.6  
 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio 2.8 % % (1.6 )% (0.1 )%
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio (4.0 )% 7.6 % (11.7 )% 0.7 %
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio   41.7 %   73.1 %   73.5 %   68.7 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio   37.7 %   80.7 %   61.8 %   69.4 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio 40.5 % 80.7 % 60.2 % 69.3 %
ULAE ratio   1.2 %   4.1 %   8.8 %  

5.0

%
Total Loss and LAE ratio 41.7 % 84.8 %

69.0

% 74.3 %
Expense ratio   (73.9 )%   41.1 %   (508.0 )%   77.2 %
Combined ratio   (32.2 )%   125.9 %   (439.0 )%   151.5 %
                 

($ in millions)

Three months ended March 31, 2017 E&S Property3 E&S Casualty Programs3 Total3
 
Net written premiums $ 9.2 $ 26.7 $ 28.9 $ 64.8
Net earned premiums

11.0

23.3 27.2 61.5
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE 2.1 0.1 2.2
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE 0.4 (0.2 ) 0.3 0.5
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE   2.9     17.6     21.7     42.2  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE   3.3     17.4    

22.0

    42.7  
Total Loss and ALAE 5.4 17.4 22.1 44.9
ULAE   (0.4 )  

1.0

    1.4    

2.0

 
Total Loss and LAE

5.0

18.4 23.5 46.9
Underwriting expenses   4.8     9.6     8.4     22.8  
Net underwriting gain (loss) $ 1.2   $ (4.7 ) $ (4.7 ) $ (8.2

)

 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio 19.5 % (0.1 )% 0.4 % 3.6

%

Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio

4.0

% (0.8 )% 1.1 % 0.9

%

Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio   25.7 %   75.4 %   79.8 %   68.5

%

Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio   29.7 %   74.6 %   80.9 %   69.4

%

Total Loss and ALAE ratio 49.2 % 74.5 % 81.3 %

73.0

%

ULAE ratio   (3.4 )%   4.3 %   5.4 %   3.4

%

Total Loss and LAE ratio 45.8 % 78.8 % 86.7 % 76.4

%

Expense ratio   52.1 %   35.9 %   28.8 %  

35.0

%

Combined ratio   97.9 %   114.7 %   115.5 %   111.4

%

 
 

STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 
SAP Insurance Segment Results
($ in millions)
unaudited
    YTD 2018   YTD 20173
 
Net written premiums $ 292.2 $ 306.9
Net earned premiums 314.9 318.1
Losses and LAE incurred:
Cat loss and ALAE 9.8 34.3
Non-cat loss and ALAE
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE (16.0 ) (4.8 )
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE   200.7     186.5  
Total non-cat loss and ALAE   184.7     181.7  
Total Loss and ALAE 194.5

216.0

ULAE   18.4     18.6  
Total Loss and LAE 212.9 234.6
Underwriting expenses  

107.0

    106.9  
Net underwriting loss $ (5.0 ) $ (23.4 )
 
Cat loss and ALAE ratio 3.1 % 10.8 %
Non-cat loss and ALAE ratio
Prior accident years non-cat loss and ALAE ratio (5.1 )% (1.5 )%
Current accident year non-cat loss and ALAE ratio   63.8 %   58.6 %
Total non-cat loss and ALAE ratio   58.7 %   57.1 %
Total Loss and ALAE ratio 61.8 % 67.9 %
ULAE ratio   5.8 %   5.9 %
Total Loss and LAE ratio 67.6 % 73.8 %
Expense ratio   36.7 %   34.8 %
Combined ratio   104.3 %   108.6 %
 

The following table provides a reconciliation of our statutory underwriting results to GAAP consolidated income before federal income taxes for the first quarters ended March 31:

       
($ millions) YTD 2018 YTD 20173
Segment income (loss) before federal income taxes:
Insurance segments:
Personal insurance SAP underwriting gain (loss) 1.7 $ (9.5 )
Commercial insurance SAP underwriting (loss) gain (8.3 ) (5.7 )
Specialty insurance SAP underwriting loss   1.6     (8.2 )
Total insurance segments (5.0 ) (23.4 )
Investment operations segment:
Net investment income 19.9 18.7
Net Investment (loss) gain   (11.7 )   7.8  
Total investment operations segment 8.2 26.5
All other segments income   0.1     0.1  
Reconciling items:
GAAP adjustments (4.0 ) (4.9 )
Interest expense on corporate debt (1.6 ) (1.4 )
Corporate expenses   (1.0 )   (0.9 )
Total reconciling items   (6.6 )   (7.2 )
Total consolidated income before federal income taxes $ (3.3 ) $ (4.0 )
 

Contacts

State Auto Financial Corporation
Media:
Kyle Anderson, 614-917-5497
Kyle.Anderson@StateAuto.com
or
Investors:
Tara Shull, 614-917-4478
Tara.Shull@StateAuto.com

Contacts

State Auto Financial Corporation
Media:
Kyle Anderson, 614-917-5497
Kyle.Anderson@StateAuto.com
or
Investors:
Tara Shull, 614-917-4478
Tara.Shull@StateAuto.com