X0101 42003-05-27 0000874977 STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORP STFC 0001184039 HUESMAN PAUL W 1000Common Shares without par value2003-05-234A000A45246.265DDirector Stock Option (Right to Buy) NQ18.742003-05-235A042000A2003-05-232013-05-22Common Shares42004200Dfield should be left blank, but due to a software defect, requires input.Includes indirect holdings by Huesman Schmid Insurance Agency Defined Benefit Pension Plan of 16,888.660 shares and indirect holdings of 2,873.000 shares by spouse. Also includes the following acquisitions: 27.004 shares acquired in March 2003 under the STFC Dividend Reinvestment Plan.Paul W. Huesman by John R. Lowther, attorney in fact pursuant to a POA filed with the Commission on 7-19-912003-05-27