Age: 70

Director since 2005

Committees: Executive

U.S. Property Casualty Insurance Subsidiary Director

Mr. Steele is chairman since 2004, chief executive officer since 1994 and a director since 1985 of Hilltop Basic Resources Inc., a privately owned, Cincinnati-based aggregates and ready-mix concrete supplier to the construction industry.

Director Qualifications

• Brings to the board his deep experience in all aspects of business ownership, operations and customer relationships
• Provides a policyholder perspective, including intimate knowledge of family-run corporations and the construction industry, which is the source of approximately 40% of our commercial general liability insurance premiums

Selected Directorships and Memberships

Board Member, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (2001-2010; 2013-present)

Board Member, The Wm. Powell Company (2023-present)

Age as of March 6, 2024