State Auto Appoints Stephen Hunckler Chief Claims Officer
19 August 2009 - 9:35PM
Business Wire
Stephen P. Hunckler has joined the State Auto Insurance
Companies as chief claims officer. He succeeds John Melvin, who
announced his retirement earlier this year.
Hunckler was most recently executive vice president and chief
claims officer at Balboa Insurance in Irvine, Calif., where he was
responsible for overall claims execution and strategy supporting
the company’s $3 billion book of business. His 33 years of
professional experience includes all but six in property and
casualty insurance claims, with senior management roles held at
CNA, Travelers, AIG and Zurich American. Throughout his career,
Hunckler has turned around underperforming regions, led acquisition
integration efforts, and rebuilt claims organizations.
“We’re fortunate to have someone of Steve’s experience and
success leading our claims organization, which fulfills the promise
we make to our independent agents, insureds, and claimants every
day,” said State Auto Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer Mark Blackburn. “Steve clearly understands our promise and
looks forward to leading an already skilled and talented claims
organization to even greater levels of success.”
State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company, headquartered in
Columbus, Ohio, is a super regional property and casualty insurance
holding company. The company is primarily engaged in writing
personal and business insurance products exclusively through
independent insurance agencies in 33 states and is proud to be a
Trusted Choice® company partner. State Auto Mutual is part of the
State Auto Group. The State Auto Group is rated A+ (Superior)
by the A.M. Best Company and consists of State Automobile
Mutual, State Auto Property & Casualty, State Auto National,
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.
State Auto Mutual also writes specialty
insurance and workers’ compensation products through its Rockhill
insurance subsidiaries. The Rockhill insurance subsidiaries, rated
A- (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Company, write business on a
non-admitted basis in 49 states and the District of Columbia, and
are licensed on an admitted basis in 42 states and the District of
Columbia. Additional information on State Auto Mutual can be found
online at www.StateAuto.com.
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