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Crump Insurance Services

Workers Compensation Solutions Enhanced Through Crump Acquisition Crump's acquires the assets of Self Funded Alternatives, LLC (SFA)

Melbourne, FL - May 16, 2011 Crump Insurance Services, Inc. (Crump P&C) the Property & Casualty division of Crump Group, Inc., has acquired the assets of Self Funded Alternatives, LLC (SFA). SFA is an insurance intermediary specializing in the development, placement and maintenance of self-insured workers compensation programs for individual and group risks in the public and private sectors. SFA is based in Langhorne, PA and has associates in Las Vegas, NV and Woodland Hills, CA.

SFA's business is highly complementary to the existing workers compensation capabilities within Crump P&C and specifically 5Star Specialty Programs, a division of Crump Insurance Services. The combined solutions for Workers Compensation available through SFA and 5Star create the ability to develop a customized plan to address the individual business needs of each account - including self insurance products and existing programs.

According to Dave Obenauer, president of Crump Insurance Services, "The acquisition of SFA brings a team of dedicated professionals who are experts in assisting organizations on the most innovative, comprehensive and cost-effective self insurance options."

The addition of SFA enhances the Workers Compensation options offered by 5Star. David Tooley, President of 5Star Specialty Programs remarked, "When deciding on a self-insured program, the expertise required to compile the information needed, summarize the data, submit applications and negotiate pricing is phenomenal. The ability to access this expertise at SFA will bring value to our retail agents."

Five Star works with licensed and insured retail property and casualty agents and brokers. Those seeking more information regarding workers compensation products and services can visit www.5starsp.com or contact Gary Uhlemeyer, Senior Vice President of 5Star's Workers Compensation division at (314) 965-7474, or by email at Gary.Uhlemeyer@5starsp.com.

National Interstate

National Interstate Keeps on Trucking Grows From One Trucking Alternative Risk Transfer Program to a Dozen in a Decade

Richfield, Ohio - May 5, 2011 - National Interstate Insurance Company, a leader in alternative risk transfer (ART) insurance for the transportation industry, has delivered 10 straight years of growth in its trucking ART insurance programs. Since 2001, the company has grown its portfolio from one innovative trucking ART option to a dozen unique insurance programs catering to a wide spectrum of trucking companies that serve fleets as small as 40 units to over 1,500 units.

In addition to its original Voyager program, a group rental captive focusing on trucking fleets with between 100 and 250 units, the company now offers industry leading programs for a wide variety of trucking operations, including:

• Intermodal
• For-hire trucking, fleets ranging from 40 to 1,500 units
• Petroleum haulers
• Propane distributors
• Heavy haul operations
• Moving and storage (through its Vanliner Insurance Company subsidiary)

The company's extensive truck ART portfolio also includes custom national account programs for larger companies paying in excess of $2 million in annualized insurance premiums. "It's amazing to see the evolution of our truck ART programs," said Bob Bernatchez, Vice President of Transportation. "Over the past decade we have gone from offering one ART truck solution to multiple programs designed to meet the specialized needs of the trucking industry. Every day we are exploring new ways to expand and creatively serve new niches in the trucking world."

"Perhaps the best way to illustrate our truck ART success is by taking a walk down memory lane," said Dave Michelson, President. "Back in 2001, we started with just two pioneering ART members in our Voyager program, and now that number has grown to over 500 members and 12 unique programs. These ART programs really foster a partnership mentality, and we enjoy watching our customers grow their businesses as well. In fact, our founding truck ART program member is still with us, and over the span of our relationship their fleet size has gone from 130 vehicles to over 1,000. We are proud of our ability to provide our customers with a risk management approach that brings stability throughout all market cycles and economic conditions."

National Interstate's truck ART programs, created for best-in-class companies, offer an excellent opportunity to share risk and reward with similar operators. Members can enjoy many benefits including stable premiums, as well as the opportunity for lower expenses and return of unused premiums and investment income. Customer retention in these programs has historically been over 98%.

To learn more about National Interstate's truck ART insurance programs, contact David Slisz, at 800-929-1500 x1329, or email david.slisz@NATL.com.

Ryan Specialty Group LLC

Ryan Specialty Group, LLC Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Specialist Lloyd's Insurer Jubilee Group Holdings Limited

May 18, 2011, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - Ryan Specialty Group, LLC (RSG) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of specialist Lloyd's insurer Jubilee Group Holdings Limited. Jubilee Group Holdings owns Jubilee Managing Agency Limited and the distribution and administration businesses Lutine Assurance Services Ltd., Jubilee Service Solutions Limited and Amsterdam-based Jubilee Europe BV. Jubilee benefits from substantial financial strength: Lloyd's currently enjoys an A rating from A.M. Best and A+ ratings from Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor's. RSG was advised by Aon Benfield Securities, Inc. Under the transaction, RSG does not intend to acquire the existing Corporate Members for the three Jubilee Syndicates 779, 5820 and 1231. The sale is subject to Lloyd's and FSA approval.

Johnny Rowell, Managing Director of Ryan Specialty Group, responsible for Europe, says, "The Jubilee team has a strong track record of delivering results over a number of underwriting cycles. We look forward to Jubilee's addition to the RSG family of companies and also to its role as a significant contributor in our effort to introduce and support new products and programs in the London and European markets in a meaningful way."

Patrick G. Ryan, Chairman, and CEO of RSG, adds, "Jubilee is a strategically important acquisition for RSG. It provides us with direct access to the Lloyd's market and represents a key cornerstone of our strategy to provide specialty expertise and commitment to insurance underwriters, brokers and agents across a single, unique platform."

For more information on this release, contact Chelsey Krull, (312)-784-6043, ckrull@ryansg.com.

Willis Group

SEAPASS HUB PARTNERS WITH INSURANCE NOODLE TO PROVIDE REAL-TIME COMMERCIAL LINES INSURANCE QUOTING

Robust Hub enables Insurance Noodle's network of agents to receive real-time commercial lines quotes, including excess and surplus lines, from numerous leading insurance carriers

New York, NY - May 23, 2011 -SeaPass Solutions, Inc. (insuranceconnect.seapass.com), a leading independent provider of web-based insurance distribution solutions to the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry, today announced that Insurance Noodle, a unit of Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings Limited the global insurance broker, is now in production with the SeaPass Hub to enable Insurance Noodle agents and sub-agents to quote and submit business online for BOP, workers' compensation, umbrella, commercial auto, and excess and surplus lines of business with numerous leading insurance carriers.

The Insurance Noodle provides web-based processing of small commercial accounts, to retail insurance agents, through its carrier partners. When it launched in 2001, the Insurance Noodle online portal revolutionized the way small commercial business was processed by allowing agents to submit applications, quote, bind and manage accounts completely online.

The partnership between SeaPass and Insurance Noodle brings together the two market leaders in web-based account processing. The combined SeaPass/Insurance Noodle offering now provides agents and sub-agents fully automated online access to the widest selection of small business commercial lines markets and carriers in the United States. SeaPass/Insurance Noodle connected carriers have instant access to both providers' clients, representing over 10,000 agents selling small commercial lines.

"This combination of Insurance Noodle and the SeaPass Hub sets a new paradigm for the industry," said Ralph Blust, Executive Vice President, Willis Commercial Network. "The system is currently in beta-test with a small number of agents. In July, through the SeaPass Hub, our 5700 agencies will be able to access the most comprehensive online offering for agents and carriers with a level of service and speed never before seen in the industry. We are now able to provide more real-time quotes from more markets than all other platforms combined. We look forward to offering this access to the retail marketplace, very soon."

Tim Attia, Senior Vice President Sales, SeaPass, added, "We are excited about the market potential in terms of access to markets for agents, and access to channels for carriers. Our respective teams worked extremely well together during the implementation, enabling us to successfully deliver a product that makes it very easy and efficient for the agents to submit business. We look forward to continuing to work closely with the Willis Commercial Network team, as well as the connected carriers, as transaction volume through the Hub increases over time."

For more information about Insurance Noodle, visit www.insurancenoodle.com or call 888-466-8868.

For more information visit www.seapass.com or call 212-608-4646.

Contacts: Mahalia (Maggie) Maria; SeaPass Solutions, Inc., mahaliam@seapass.com, (212) 981-4680 ; Jana Rucker, Willis Commercial Network, jana.rucker@willis.com (312) 714-3019

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company, one of the nation's leading property and casualty insurance companies, is pleased to announce the promotion of Sean Penermon to Manager, Minneapolis Core Service Center (CSC). In his new role, Penermon will be responsible for the implementation of Amerisure's marketing plans for the Company's newest CSC opening in May 2011.

Penermon joined Amerisure in 2003 as a Developmental Marketing Underwriter. His prior industry experience as a Claims Adjuster enhanced his understanding and application of underwriting practices, and he soon advanced to a senior underwriting position. In 2008, he was promoted to Field Marketing and Underwriting (FMU) Manager in the Dallas Core Service Center (CSC).

"Sean has been a valued team member and leader within the Dallas Core Service Center," Dan Johnson, Amerisure Regional Vice President, stated. "His strong technical and leadership capabilities will be a tremendous asset as we establish our service standards in Minnesota."

Penermon has a business degree from the University of Missouri, as well as an MBA from Lindenwood College.

About Amerisure
Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company, a stock insurer, is a property and casualty insurance group with experience insuring American businesses since 1912. Amerisure targets mid-sized commercial enterprises in manufacturing, construction and healthcare through strategically located Core Service Centers across the United States.

For more information, visit www.amerisure.com. Contact: Linda DeSimone, 248.615.8533

Five Star Specialty Programs

Five Star Specialty Programs Gains General Agency Appointment with Canal Crump's specialty programs unit expands transportation offerings

Melbourne, FL -Five Star Specialty Programs, a division of Crump Insurance Services, Inc., and part of Crump Group, Inc., the nation's largest insurance wholesaler, today announced it has secured a general agency appointment with Canal Insurance Company for several specific transportation segments. This move is consistent with Canal's strategic plan to profitably diversify beyond trucking while remaining strongly committed to their present general agency model.

Under the agreement, Five Star will now represent Canal to write designated classes of public auto risks, waste operations, as well as trucking. "This appointment represents an opportunity for Canal to acquire a significant portfolio of seasoned renewal business, while extending its core competency into segments whose results tend to be uncorrelated with trucking," said David J. Firstenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canal Insurance Company.

Coverage offered includes auto liability, physical damage, general liability and other statutory requirements such as uninsured/underinsured motorist. Canal is rated A ("Excellent") by A.M. Best. "We couldn't be more pleased to secure this appointment with Canal. Their long history in the transportation business makes them an excellent partner for Five Star and gives our retail partners enhanced solutions for their accounts in these classes," said David Tooley, President of Five Star Specialty Programs.

Five Star works with licensed and insured retail property and casualty agents and brokers. Those seeking more information regarding the Canal facilities, or any of Five Star Specialty Programs products and services, can visit www.5starsp.com/transportation or contact the marketing department, at marketing@5starp.com or 877.247.9772

About Crump Insurance Services and Five Star Specialty Programs
Crump Insurance Services, Inc. (Crump P&C) is part of Crump Group, Inc., the nation's largest insurance wholesaler. As the property & casualty insurance division of Crump Group, it is made up of Crump wholesale brokerage locations across the U.S. and in Bermuda, Five Star Specialty Programs, Five Star Healthcare, Five Star Professional Programs, Target Insurance Services, and Hanleigh Insurance. Crump P&C is a market leading independent wholesale distributor of property and casualty insurance, linking an extensive network of retail brokers and agents to products provided by over 150 leading insurance carriers. Acting as a program administrator for numerous P&C carriers, Five Star Specialty Programs develops and provides specialty underwriting for commercial insurance programs - including transportation related risks, workers compensation solutions, professional liability, and more - matching insurance needs and market opportunities with the appropriate coverage. Hanleigh Insurance is a high limit disability insurance provider for highly compensated corporate, entertainment, and sports risks. Additional information is available at www.crumpins.com, www.5starsp.com, www.target-capital.com and www.hanleighinsurance.com.

About Canal Insurance Company
Established in 1939 and headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Canal Insurance Company is recognized in the industry as a stable, responsive and financially strong insurer of commercial transportation operations. Rated A by A.M. Best, Canal underwrites in forty-four states and is represented by a network of independent general agents across the U.S. For more information, please visit www.canalinsurance.

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI)

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) continues to expand, strengthen operations - completes merger with Carolina-based Reliance Administrators, Inc.

Oak Ridge, TN - April 6, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., has obtained the assets of Reliance Administrators, Inc. - a Rock Hill S.C., based wholesaler that specialized in workers' compensation, commercial lines, and niche program opportunities for independent insurance agents nationwide. The acquisition is effective April 6, 2011.

"Over the past eighteen months, Reliance has been part of our overall enterprise. It's a natural progression to now merge its operations into those of our Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. wholesale business. We are looking forward to assimilating the many synergies between these two brands" said Robert Arowood, President, Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.

Office doors of the Rock Hill office will remain open, becoming an official AUI satellite office. With the acquisition, AUI strengthens its operations by adding a number of experienced underwriters and customer service representatives. Adding an office to the Carolinas will also increase the availability and efficiency for agents directly appointed with AUI.

"We're excited for the Reliance team to officially become an Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., satellite office and look forward to providing more accessible coverage for Southeastern agents," said Jon Beckham, President, Reliance Administrators. "This strategic move will allow agents to have better access to the exclusive markets, services, and technologies that AUI has developed over the years."

Agents previously appointed with Reliance Administrators, Inc. can be assured that AUI is ready, willing and able to meet the service needs for all business written prior to the acquisition. While business and renewals will continue to be marketed as placed, agents will have the opportunity to remarket as needed through AUI's extensive markets, programs and expertise.

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is a full-service MGA and wholesale insurance brokerage, providing independent agents a national outlet to multiple specialized markets for Workers' Compensation, Commercial Specialty, and Personal Lines of insurance. To learn more about Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., please visit www.appund.com.

Crump

Crump Insurance Services Memphis Hires New Administrative Manager

Amy Avant has joined Crump as Administrative Manager for its Memphis location. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing human resources, day-to-day office operations, as well as accounting processes. She brings over 18 years of human resources and operations management experience to Crump and will play a vital role in supporting service standards for the branch.

Ms. Avant comes to Crump from TABORCO where she served as Operations Manager responsible for the coordination of company initiatives as well cross-operational efforts for multiple departments. She was promoted to this position after serving many years as the Human Resource Manager for the TABORCO group. Ms. Avant's previous roles include Human Resource Manager at Best Buy and Assistant Store Manager at Office Max. She holds an Associate degree in Business Management from Strayer University. Ms. Avant may be reached at 901.255.2971 or amy.avant@crumpins.com

About Crump Insurance Services:
Crump Insurance Services is part of Crump Group, Inc. (www.crump.com), the nation's largest insurance wholesaler, and a leading U.S. provider of recordkeeping and support services to company-sponsored retirement plans. The P&C division of Crump Group, Crump Insurance Services (www.crumpins.com, www.5starsp.com, www.hanleighinsurance.com) is made up of Crump brokerage offices across the U.S. (including the former Tri-City Brokerage), its underwriting division 5Star Specialty Programs, and Hanleigh Insurance, a provider of high limit disability products. Crump is among the largest U.S. providers of wholesale brokerage and specialty programs to the property and casualty insurance space. Crump Life Insurance Services (www.crumplifeinsurance.com) is the largest wholesale distributor of services that support the sale of life related insurance and annuity products. Crump's Ascensus (www.ascensus.com) is the largest independent administrator for company-sponsored retirement plans, offering every component of retirement plan infrastructure.

Media Contact: Jana Rucker, Vice President - Marketing Communications, 321.421.6711, jana.rucker@crumpins.com

Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency

Navigators Expands Professional Liability Division

NEW YORK, NY - The Navigators Group, Inc. (NADAQ: NAVG) today announced that its principal underwriting subsidiary, Navigators Management Company, Inc., is continuing to expand its Professional Liability capabilities by partnering with the Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency to provide Errors & Omissions Insurance to Real Estate Agents, Brokers and Appraisers. These new programs are expected to be available on a nationwide basis, effective June 1, 2011.

"We're very excited about the opportunity to work with Navigators," states Betsy Magnuson, President of the Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency. "Their Professional Liability team has extensive expertise in this class of business and this will provide us with a fresh perspective and enable us to bring innovative solutions to the marketplace. We anticipate that combining the strengths of our two organizations will be a win-win for our clients and trading partners throughout the country."

The new Real Estate Agents and Brokers and Real Estate Appraisers Errors & Omissions Programs will offer expanded coverage options, as well as higher limit capacity. Stacy Hoffman, SVP, Programs, is the manager for this new program at Navigators.

"We are pleased to be working with such a quality organization and seasoned staff of professionals at the Landy Agency," said Reina Gregorio, President of Professional Liability at Navigators. "The launch of these new programs continues to diversify and expand Navigators' product offerings in the professional liability arena." The Navigators Group, Inc. is an international specialty insurance holding company with insurance company operations, underwriting management companies, and operations at Lloyd's of London. Headquartered in New York City, Navigators has offices in major insurance centers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe.

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Whenever used in this release, the words "estimate," "expect," "believe," "may," "will," "intend," "continue" or similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. We cannot assure that results that we anticipate will be achieved, since results may differ materially because of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that we face. Please refer to Navigators' most recent Forms 10-K and 10-Q and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a description of Navigators' business and the important factors that may affect that business. Navigators undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.

CONTACT: Taha Ebrahimi, Media Inquiries, (914) 933-6209, tebrahimi@navg.com; Stacy Hoffman, 267-234-9880, Senior Vice President, Programs, shoffman@navg.com, www.navg.com; Betsy A. Magnuson, 781-292-5408, President, Herbert H. Landy Agency, betsy@landy.com., www.landy.com.

Target Markets Program Administrators Association

Target Markets Announces "State of Program Business" Research Project

Wilmington, DE-The Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA) will begin ground-breaking research to document the size, characteristics, growth and other base-line information about the program business market. The "State of Program Business Study" will be conducted by the research firm Advisen, and released at the Association's 11th Annual Summit in October.

Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. is sponsoring the research effort. Argo Group, a carrier member of TMPAA, is an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in areas of the property and casualty markets. It operates niche insurance programs in the United States through its Commercial Specialty business segment.

The TMPAA describes program business as insurance products targeted to a particular niche market or class, generally representing a book of similar risks placed with one carrier. Program Administration may include marketing, underwriting selection, binding, issuing, billing, premium collections, data gathering, claims management/ loss control and possibly risk sharing. Specialists distribute these Programs on a retail or wholesale basis.

The TMPAA mission is to help Program Administrators conduct their business more efficiently, with greater proficiency and profitability.

The "State of Program Business" will look at both Program Administrators and Program Insurance Carriers. The objective of the research is to provide the industry with information that documents the size, dynamics and trends in the program business market. The analysis will begin with a survey of program administrators, carriers and managing general agents. Additional data and information will be drawn from the Advisen databases of retail brokers, managing general agents, underwriters and wholesale brokers. The research will also leverage Advisen data on policies, premiums, coverage and losses.

Advisen's data, analytics and news products offer its 100,000 commercial P&C customers insight into underwriting, marketing, broking and purchasing commercial insurance.

For additional information about this study, contact the TMPAA at 877-347-5700. The TMPAA's Mid Year Meeting is scheduled for May 9-11 in Boston, MA.

Program Specialists / MGA's interested in learning more about the TMPAA or attending the Mid Year Event, can visit the Association website at www.targetmarkets.com , or contact Ray Scotto - Executive Director @ ray.scotto@targetmkts.com

Go to www.argolimited.com to learn more about Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.

FCCI Insurance Group (FCCI)

FCCI Insurance Group Names New President & CEO

SARASOTA, Fl, March 17, 2011 - John T. Stafford, chairman of the board of directors for FCCI Insurance Group (FCCI), announced today that Craig Johnson will become the new president & chief executive officer of FCCI. Johnson will succeed G.W. Jacobs, who retires on May 31.

Johnson joined FCCI as vice president and controller in 2003. He was appointed executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer in 2006. Prior to joining FCCI, Johnson worked in the insurance industry and held other executive positions, including chief financial officer.

"Craig has demonstrated excellent leadership abilities, and has an abundance of experience in the insurance industry," Stafford said. "He is committed to the FCCI model, which emphasizes empowering its employees to maximize customer satisfaction."

Jacobs is retiring after 22 years of service, the last 12 as president. Throughout Jacobs' tenure, FCCI underwent significant geographic and product expansion.

When Jacobs retires, he will continue to be an FCCI board member and offer his experience and counsel to the management team.

Stafford emphasized that Johnson and Jacobs will work together over the next few months to ensure an orderly transition.

About FCCI
FCCI provides commercial property and casualty insurance to more than 17,000 policyholders in 14 states. Rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company, FCCI is headquartered in Sarasota, Fla. and has regional offices in Sarasota; Duluth, Ga.; Carmel, Ind.; and Jackson, Miss. FCCI also has a branch office in Lake Mary, Fla. For more information, please contact (800) 226-3224 or visit www.fcci-group.com.

Contact: Julie Yeh, Marketing & PR Specialist, (941) 907-7840; jyeh@fcci-group.com

Ryan Specialty Group

R-T Specialty, LLC Closes on the Acquisition of
American E&S Insurance Brokers from Wells Fargo Insurance Services

April 1, 2011, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - R-T Specialty, LLC (RT Specialty), the wholesale brokerage unit of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC, today announced that it has closed on the acquisition of American E&S Insurance Brokers (AES) from Wells Fargo Insurance Services, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC).

RT Specialty acquired the operating assets of AES. With this acquisition, RT Specialty now has 22 office locations across the U.S.

About Ryan Specialty Group, LLC
Ryan Specialty Group, LLC is a global holding company for wholesale brokerage, MGU/MGAs and other specialty services to agents, brokers and insurance carriers. www.ryansg.com

About R-T Specialty, LLC
R-T Specialty, LLC is a subsidiary of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC, specializing in wholesale brokerage, MGA/MGU underwriting facilities and other services to agents, brokers and carriers. In California: R-T Specialty Insurance Services, LLC License #0G97516. www.rtspecialty.com

For more information on this release, contact Chelsey Krull, (312)-784-6043, ckrull@ryansg.com.

The Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance (SIAA)

SIAA Grows by 25 Agencies in March 2011

Hampton, NH - The Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance (SIAA) announced 25 new member agencies in March.

Of March's signed members, 18 are liberated "captive agents" new to the independent agency system - bringing new premium dollars and new people into the system. SIAA helped create over 290 new agencies in 2010 from a total of 420 newly signed members. 92 have been announced in 2011 to date.

"We are excited to be able to grow at a steady and aggressive pace." said Jim Masiello, SIAA's CEO. "This is further evidence of how our model works irrespective of the economic climate."

SIAA members wrote more than $300 million in new business premiums in 2010 and are projected to exceed that volume for 2011. The new business premium for 2010 was up over 27% from 2009's figure of $235 million.

March's new members include:

East:

• Staub, Riggs & Collins Inc. of Spring Grove, PA
• Brandywine Insurance Group, LLC of Chadds Ford, PA

Midwest:

• NKD Enterprises LTD of Naperville, IL
• Town Center Insurance Agents, Inc. of Bolingbrook, IL
• Tradewinds Enterprises, LLC of Seven Hills, OH
• Lemaster Insurance Agency of Lexington, OH

West:

• Jerry Haberkorn of Highlands Ranch, CO
• Daniel Cuevas Insurance Agency of Murietta, CA

Southeast:

• Botner Insurance LLC of Louisville, KY
• The Harbor Light USA Inc. of Woodstock, GA
• First Beaches Insurance LLC of Jacksonville Beach, FL
• The Duke Agency LLC of Jonesville, FL
• Stonebridge Insurance PLLC of Lexington, KY
• Erb & Young Insurance, Inc. of Orlando, FL
• Brokaw Insurance Agency, Inc. of Fort Mill, SC
• Hostetler Insurance Associates, Inc. of Winter Park, FL
• Barnett Insurance Group, Inc. of Woodstock, VA
• Leaders Insurance, Inc. of Trinity, FL

South Central:

• Countrysmart, Inc. of Garrison, TX
• Independent Insurance Agents of Plainview of Plainview, TX

Since it's inception in 1995, SIAA has signed over 3,650 new members.

SIAA is dedicated to the creation, retention and growth of the Independent Insurance Agency distribution system. SIAA provides independent agencies with the company access necessary to become instantly BIG. For more information on SIAA visit www.siaa.net.

The National Insurance Agency Alliance
For additional information, contact James Lane, Senior Marketing Manager, at jamesl@siaa.net or 603-601-1216.

Philadelphia Insurance Companies

PHLY, its CEO and Founder Team Up to Donate to American Red Cross

Bala Cynwyd, PA, March 15, 2011 - Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY), its Chairman & CEO Jamie Maguire, and The Maguire Foundation have pledged $100,000 to the American Red Cross for aid to Japan. PHLY, whose parent company Tokio Marine Group is based out of Japan, will also match donations made by its employees through the American Red Cross to help the Japanese people.

"It is tragic to see how this catastrophe has devastated so many lives and ravaged a country," said PHLY Chairman and CEO Jamie Maguire, who also sits on the board of the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter. "Our thoughts are with our friends at Tokio Marine, as well as our own employees who are from Japan and who have family members impacted by this disaster. So many of our employees are anxious to help and we hope that this support will aid the relief work."

Philadelphia Insurance Companies is pledging $50,000 of support, while Jamie Maguire and The Maguire Foundation are pledging an additional $25,000 each in support. Tokio Marine Group is headquartered in Tokyo and has offices across Japan, including the northeast region near the epicenter of the quake. Tokio Marine is working tirelessly to support its employees and community, following this devastating event.

The contributions for Japan were announced during a Red Cross program on Haiti at Philadelphia Insurance headquarters. Jamie Maguire, who traveled to Haiti on a humanitarian mission in April of 2010, also presented the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Red Cross with a separate check from PHLY employees for $5,438 to support relief operations in Haiti. PHLY and its employees originally donated more than $100,000 for Haiti earthquake relief efforts last year.

The Maguire Foundation supports many charitable organizations including the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Mercy Vocational High School, St. Vincent's Shelter in Germantown, PA and a number of other Philadelphia area non-profit institutions.

About PHLY
Philadelphia Insurance Companies, a member of the Tokio Marine Group, designs, markets, and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products incorporating value added coverages and services for select industries. In operation since 1962, the Company, whose commercial lines insurance subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ for counterparty credit and financial strength by Standard & Poor's, is nationally recognized as a member of Ward's Top 50 and National Underwriter's Top 100. The organization has 47 offices strategically located across the United States to provide superior service.

M. R. Mead & Company, LLC

CICA Honors 2011 Recipients of Prestigious Industry Awards

Minneapolis, MN - The Captive Insurance Company Association (CICA) will honor the 2011 recipients of the CICA Distinguished Service Award and the CICA Outstanding Captive Award at the Opening of the 2011 International Conference on Monday March 14, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona.

Michael R. Mead has been named the recipient of the CICA 2011 Distinguished Service Award - the highest award possible in the captive insurance industry. Mr. Mead is President of M.R. Mead & Company, Inc. of Chicago, and independent company specializing in structuring captives and risk financing programs. Mr. Mead's leadership of the captive insurance industry is legendary. He is currently President of the newly formed Missouri Captive Insurance Association, a former Chair and director of CICA and a director of both ICCIE (the International Center for Captive Insurance Education) and the Captive Insurance Council of the District of Columbia. He serves as an advisor to the Arizona Captive Insurance Association and is a former Chair/Director of that organization. Mr. Mead is also well known in Cayman captive market where he served as President of Crusader International Management.

"One of the criteria for the CICA Distinguished Service Award is assisting in the growth and success of the captive insurance industry," said CICA President Dennis Harwick. "No individual has served in as many captive industry leadership roles - formal and informal - as Mike Mead. He is truly the senior statesman of this industry."

TORUS

Torus Appoints Pat Hindle to Establish New Excess Casualty Construction Platform

Torus, the global specialty insurer, has appointed Pat Hindle as Vice President of its new Excess Casualty Construction division, based in Jersey City.

In her new role Ms. Hindle will develop excess casualty construction programs for US clients and work closely with other Torus business lines to incorporate construction components into their policies.

Prior to Torus she was most recently a Vice President at Ironshore and a founder of its excess underwriting group. During her 30 year career, focused exclusively on Excess Casualty Construction, she has also held senior positions at American Safety, ACE USA and Chartis (formerly AIG).

"Torus' growth is driven by expertise, service, knowledge and professionalism," said Linc Trimble, Head of US Excess Casualty. "Pat's expertise and her client/broker relationships in the excess casualty construction arena are unparalleled. She personifies Torus' commitment to specialist underwriting."

About Torus:
Torus provides property, casualty and specialty insurance, as well as reinsurance to a global client base through its European, US and Bermudian based subsidiaries. Launched in 2008, Torus now has over 500 employees in 13 offices worldwide. Torus carries a group rating of A - (excellent) from A.M. Best and has capital of approximately $1billion provided by First Reserve Corporation and Corsair Capital. For more information visit www.torusinsurance.com For media enquiries, please contact: Roddy Watt / Antonia Coad, College Hill at+44 (0)20 7457 202

Markel Specialty

Markel Expands Support for Retail Agencies in the Northeast

Richmond, VA - Markel Specialty announced today that it has named James Gregory as Business Development Specialist to support retail agencies in the Northeast. Gregory will team with existing Markel producers and develop new agency partnerships in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

"After successfully partnering with retail agents in the Midwest, we are pleased to provide Jamie's expertise as a resource to producers in the Northeast. Jamie will work closely with agents to grow premium for Markel's specialty admitted products, including core markets such as social services, camps, child care, and accident and health," stated Thomas K. Smith, Managing Director of Markel Specialty.

Gregory joined Markel in 2008.

ABOUT MARKEL CORPORATION
Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty insurance products and programs to a variety of niche markets. In each of these markets, the Company seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel Corporation on the web at www.markelcorp.com.

For more information contact: Thomas K. Smith, Managing Director, Markel Specialty, tksmith@markelcorp.com, 804-965-1663

Overby Seawell Company (OSC)

Veteran Financial Insurance Executive Joins Overby-Seawell Company

KENNESAW, GA - Lee-Ann Hollister joined the Overby-Seawell Company (OSC) as a key member of the executive sales team in the company's nationwide expansion. Hollister, named senior sales executive, joins OSC from Life of the South/Fortegra Financial, where she was regional vice president and played a key role in expanding the company's customer base, especially its growth in Midwestern markets.

Larry Overby, CEO of OSC, said Hollister "is the consummate sales professional with an extraordinary record of accomplishment. She's a key part of our team that is adding new markets, introducing new products and growing our company well beyond its roots in the Southeastern United States."

Hollister will be based in Kansas City, Missouri, and will focus on marketing OSC's portfolio of lender-based insurance products and its propriety loan-tracking system throughout the United States.

At Life of the South/Fortegra Financial, Hollister was responsible for the acquisition and management of financial institution and managing general agent clients, and the development of Debt Protection Programs in the Payment Protection Division. Previously, Hollister spent 11 years at Individual Assurance Company in Prairie Village, Kansas, as vice president of marketing and client services. There she acquired and managed a number of large national bank customer. She has extensive client relationship experience with regional and community banks.

Hollister has been a board member of the Credit Industry Marketing Representative Organization (CIMRO).She is a member of the Debt Protection Products and Sales and Marketing Committees of the Consumer Credit Industry Association (CCIA). Hollister has been a speaker at the American Bankers Insurance Association (ABIA), CreditRe, and CIMRO conferences.

The Overby-Seawell Company, a Georgia-based specialty insurance broker, offers a full-range of lender-based insurance products and services. OSC, which traces its roots back nearly 50 years, provides insurance outsourcing, tracking and technology services to the financial services industry. Last year, OSC was acquired by Breckenridge IS, Inc., a specialty underwriting manager, wholesale broker and insurance services company.

For Additional Information contact: Jack Roberts, Breckenridge IS, Inc., 610-952-7313; jroberts@breckis.com

R T Specialty, LLC

R-T Specialty, LLC Announces Agreement to Acquire American E&S Insurance Brokers From Wells Fargo Insurance Services

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - R-T Specialty, LLC, the wholesale brokerage unit of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC, announced today that it entered into an agreement to purchase the wholesale insurance business of American E&S Insurance Brokers (AES) from Wells Fargo Insurance Services, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC).

R-T Specialty, LLC, will acquire substantially all of the operating assets and related liabilities of AES, including eight office locations: San Francisco, Fresno and Irvine, CA, as well as New York, Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN and Seattle, WA. RT Specialty will also hire nearly all of the employees in those office locations.

Neal Aton, president and CEO of Wells Fargo Insurance Services, said the sale of its E&S insurance wholesaler allows the company to focus on its core retail operations and other niche businesses including Wells Fargo Special Risks, which offers customers underwriting and backroom support services. "This decision enables us to more effectively manage conflicting interests in the E&S marketplace, and thus serve our customers better." Aton continued, "Furthermore, it gives our AES team members an outstanding opportunity with a fast-growing company and ongoing partner."

RSG Chairman and CEO, Patrick G. Ryan, adds, "This transaction is a strategic move for us because it will increase the breadth and scope of our specialty wholesale operation. Having positioned our capabilities in metropolitan locations nationwide, we will reinforce our presence in those locations and also establish our presence in other key locations. Additionally, these talented employees bring substantial benefit with their established relationships and professional expertise."

About Ryan Specialty Group, LLC
Ryan Specialty Group, LLC is a global holding company specializing in wholesale brokerage, MGU/MGA underwriting facilities and other specialty services to agents, brokers and carriers. www.ryansg.com

About R-T Specialty, LLC
R-T Specialty, LLC (RT) is the wholesale brokerage arm of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC (RSG), a global holding company of a wholesale brokerage, MGU/MGA underwriting facilities and other specialty services to agents, brokers and insurance carriers. RT Specialty focuses on high-hazard, tough property, casualty, transportation, and professional and management liability risks. R-T Specialty Insurance Services, LLC License #OG97516. www.rtspecialty.com

For more information on this release, contact Chelsey Krull, (312) 784-6043, ckrull@ryansg.com.

ISG International / CCBsure

CCBsure names new National Sales Executive Area President Introduces Jennifer Coles

CAMBRIDGE, MD - Steve Robinson, Area President of local insurance agency, RPS ISG International, recently welcomed Jennifer Coles to the RPS team as a National Sales Executive. Coles will be responsible for increasing sales revenue and building relationships for their CCBsure national technology program.

Mrs. Coles was previously with DLT Software Solutions in Herndon, VA as an inside sales representative selling CAD software to federal, state and local governments and managed national accounts in the Pacific Northwest. Prior to employment at DLT Solutions, Coles attended Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC where she received her degree in Sport Management. She recently married and moved to Cambridge, MD. Jennifer enjoys skiing, fishing and traveling with her husband, Chad.

"I look forward to adding my national sales experience to the insurance field," says Jennifer. "I've spent several years in the technology and software fields and understand this industry well. I look forward to speaking with agents and clients across the U.S. about RPS ISG International and our solutions for this niche."

Steve Robinson stated "We are excited to welcome Jennifer to our ISG International team. We feel strongly that her technology background and inside sales experience will enhance our level of performance."

The CCBsure technology insurance program offers comprehensive coverage for technology and hi-tech businesses in all 50 states. RPS ISG International is a wholesale brokerage offering a full range of services to independent agents thoughout the U.S.

For more information about ISG International and their CCBsure insurance program, visit their website at www.CCBsure.com

Ryan Specialty Group LLC

Introducing Technical Risk Underwriters (TRU)

Ryan Specialty Group announces the introduction of Technical Risk Underwriters (TRU) -- Property CAT Facility Dedicated to Course of Construction Risks

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - Ryan Specialty Group, LLC (RSG) today announced the launch of Technical Risk Underwriters, a specialty Managing General Underwriter (MGU) focused on providing best in class underwriting for complex construction and property risks.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, TRU is led by a highly-experienced group of underwriters, engineers and construction specialists dedicated to developing and deploying new analytical tools for broadening clients' property risk-transfer options.

TRU provides immediate availability of a Course of Construction Difference in Conditions (DIC) and Deductible Buy-Down Program. The program is backed by A.M. Best currently rated "A+" XV insurers with capacity for policies that may be up to 36 month term. Coverage capabilities include: named windstorm and storm surge, earth movement including sprinkler leakage, flood, including soft costs and extra expense, and is available for projects of all sizes and scope.

Michael J. Pilla, President, TRU, explains, "CAT exposed risks require the attention of veteran specialists with the latest underwriting technology. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide relevant insurance products. In addition, our underwriting experience, combined with our technical modeling and other capabilities, enhance our ability to provide responsive solutions to sophisticated coverage requests. TRU is also in the process of developing other products for construction and technical risk clients that range from small projects to large engineered risks."

Patrick G. Ryan, Chairman and C.E.O., Ryan Specialty Group, says of the new MGU, "TRU's ability to create meaningful new underwriting capacity through a best in class operations platform offers clients with complex exposures a unique channel for CAT property risk-transfer and technical risk products that are much needed in today's marketplace."

For more information about TRU, contact Mike Pilla, (512)-574-3100 or mpilla@truins.com. For more information on this release, contact Chelsey Krull, (312)-784-6043, ckrull@ryansg.com.

About Technical Risk Underwriters (TRU)
Technical Risk Underwriters (TRU))is part of Ryan Specialty Group Underwriting Managers, LLC, which is a subsidiary of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC. TRU is based in Austin, Texas. As a managing general underwriter, TRU focuses on creating insurance and engineering solutions for Course of Construction and CAT exposed risks. www.ryansg.com

About Ryan Specialty Group, LLC
Ryan Specialty Group, LLC is a global holding company specializing in wholesale brokerage, MGU/MGA underwriting facilities and other specialty services to agents, brokers and carriers. www.ryansg.com

R T Specialty LLC

R-T Specialty, LLC Announces Opening of New Texas Office
Appoints Rajan Shah as President

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - R-T Specialty, LLC (RT) today announced the opening of a new office in Dallas, Texas. Rajan Shah has been appointed its President. Rajan brings over 17 years of experience in the insurance industry, including spending the last 10 years in the wholesale sector. With the opening of this new office, RT Specialty is able to expand its services to clients in the southern region, and nationally.

Tim Turner, President & CEO of RT Specialty, says of the new appointment, "Rajan Shah is an exceptional broker with a diverse insurance and wholesale background. He specializes in developing creative insurance solutions to property and casualty wholesale insurance placements, with a focus on energy, construction, sports and entertainment risks. RT Specialty will benefit from his expertise and solid market relationships. However, the real beneficiaries will be our clients, who will have the confidence of being serviced by the best in the business."

About R-T Specialty, LLC R-T Specialty, LLC (RT) is the wholesale brokerage arm of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC (RSG), a global holding company of a wholesale brokerage, MGU/MGA underwriting facilities and other specialty services to agents, brokers and insurance carriers. RT Specialty focuses on high-hazard, tough property, casualty, transportation, and professional and management liability risks. R-T Specialty Insurance Services, LLC, License #OG97516. www.rtspecialty.com

Rajan Shah can be contacted via telephone at 469-556-7687 or email rshah@rtspecialty.com. For more information on this release, contact Chelsey Krull, (312)-784-6043, ckrull@ryansg.com.

Target Markets

Hitzig takes over as TMPAA President

The Target Markets Program Administrators Association formally introduced Jeremy Hitzig as its new President. Hitzig comes to the position of president as Bill Kronenberg steps down after completing his two year term. Jeremy Hitzig is the CEO of The Distinguished Programs Group, a New York-based program administrator specializing in the real estate industry. Mr. Hitzig began his insurance career in 1995 as a principal at Capital Risk Strategies where he focused on emerging risk transfer tools including catastrophe bonds and other blended capital markets/insurance products. He joined Distinguished Programs in 1997 and held a number of executive positions before being named CEO in 2006. He has been a TMPAA Board Member since 2008. Distinguished Programs was a founding member of Target Markets and is a recipient of the Best Practices designation. Mr. Hitzig is a graduate of McGill University and received his MBA from Columbia Business School in New York. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter designations. He has been a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) since 2006.

"I welcome the challenge to continue building the TMPAA which has become an important resource for Program Administrators, and for this industry segment in setting benchmarks for Best Practice standards," stated Jeremy Hitzig. "The next two years will see the implementation of additional supports for program business professionals, the most exciting of which will be Target University and our CPL (Certified Programs Leader) Designation. Our most important role, however, continues to be in expanding the opportunities for business development between the administrators, carriers and vendor members of the Association. I am fortunate to have a group of dedicated program business experts working with me to accomplish these important tasks, and would like to acknowledge the tremendous job Bill Kronenberg did moving the TMPAA forward over the past two years."

The Target Markets Program Administrators Association is a U.S. based group devoted to meeting the unique needs of insurance program specialists. The association is skills-based, providing assistance with technology, program specific education, access to insurance carrier decision makers, networking with peers/vendors, and product cross selling among members. The Associations Mid Year Meeting is scheduled for May 9-11, 2011 in Boston, MA with Keynote Speaker Tom Peters, bestselling author of management revolution, and Industry Speaker John Doyle, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chartis U.S.

Program Specialists / MGA's interested in learning more about the TMPAA, can visit the Association website at www.targetmarkets.com, or by calling 877-347-5700.

For additional information, contact Ray Scotto - Executive Director - at (877) 347 - 5700, E-mail address: ray.scotto@targetmkts.com

Houston International Insurance Group (HIIG)

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE GROUP
IS NEW HOLDING COMPANY FOR SWIP/LYDAC MERGER

HOUSTON - Houston International Insurance Group (HIIG) announced today the renaming of their holding company following the completion of the merger between Southwest Insurance Partners and Lightyear Delos Acquisition Corp.

HIIG is the parent company of the Group's property and casualty insurance companies; a life and health insurance company; and its underwriting agency subsidiaries. The combined companies are admitted in 50 states and have surplus lines authority in 48 states for property and casualty business. Life and health insurance can be written in 42 states.

HIIG's business primarily consists of small and medium size accounts written through its affiliated and non-affiliated underwriting agencies. Some larger accounts will be written by the underwriting team in the Houston home office.

Stephen L. Way, Chairman and Chief Executive of HIIG, said, "With the added dimension to our platform and the access to capital, we are in a strong position to continue to build for the future." Mr. Way added, "We anticipate making further transactions in the near term."

HIIG is an insurance holding company headquartered in Houston Texas, with property & casualty insurance companies; a life & health insurance company; and underwriting agency subsidiaries. HIIG has more than $1 billion in total assets; $625 million in investment assets; and over $250 million in shareholders' equity.

Contact: Stephen L Way, Chief Executive Officer, Houston International Insurance Group, (713) 935-4800, www.hiig.com