Liberty Mutual to Acquire State Auto
The deal is anticipated to make Liberty Mutual the second largest independent agency carrier in the U.S., adding $2.3 billion in premium and State Auto’s network of approximately 3,400 independent agencies.

The deal is anticipated to make Liberty Mutual the second largest independent agency carrier in the U.S., adding $2.3 billion in premium and State Auto’s network of approximately 3,400 independent agencies.
The legislation includes an act requiring all new cars to have an alert system to prevent children being accidently left in back seats, as well as a provision that would increase the required amount of insurance for commercial vehicles.
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