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Robert P. Restrepo Jr.

President, Chairman and CEO, State Auto Insurance Companies

Bob Restrepo has a broad and deep background in the property casualty insurance industry, encompassing both national and regional companies. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to the independent agency system. His varied experience includes senior executive roles at Aetna, Travelers, Hanover, and most recently with Main Street America Group in Jacksonville, Fla. Restrepo has also served on a number of industry and community boards including the American Insurance Association, where he was Chairman in 2003.

After graduating from Yale University with a degree in English in 1972, Restrepo joined Aetna Life and Casualty Company. He left the company in 1996 as senior vice president of personal lines to become president and chief executive officer, personal lines, for St. Paul Travelers Companies, where he remained until 1998. From 1998 to 2004 Restrepo served Allmerica Financial Corporation, departing as their president and CEO. He then joined the Main Street America Group as senior vice president of insurance operations, where he remained until joining State Auto in February 2006.

Since joining State Auto in February, Restrepo has made adjustments to the company's management structure in an effort to improve accountability, product marketing and implementation. He is also planning initiatives aimed at boosting the company's name recognition, its speed to market with products, flexibility and technology.

Restrepo is married with three children.

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