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HM Insurance Group Announces New Worksite Distribution Strategy

PITTSBURGH – (Decmber 9, 2010) – HM Insurance Group (HM) announced today that it will refocus its distribution strategy for its Worksite product portfolio, including Critical Illness, Accident, Disability Income, Term Life and Limited Benefit Medical products.

As of January 1, 2011, national distribution will be handled by select strategic partners with proven track records in marketing Worksite on a national scale. This will allow HM to focus its sales efforts in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, core markets of its parent company. "We believe this strategic change will allow us to strengthen our presence in a more concentrated area, where we and our parent have a market presence second to none, while still making the products available across the country through select strategic partners," said Michael W. Sullivan, HM Insurance Group president and chief operating officer.

HM Insurance Group, a Highmark Company, is a recognized leader in stop loss and reinsurance, offering employer stop loss, provider excess and HMO reinsurance. HM's product portfolio also features worksite/voluntary critical illness, accident, disability income and term life insurance as well as limited benefit medical plans.

HM's Worksite products are underwritten by HM Life Insurance Company and HM Life Insurance Company of New York and each company has an "A-" (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best Company. Through its insurance companies, HM Insurance Group holds insurance licenses in 50 states and the District of Columbia and maintains 25 regional sales offices across the country. For more information about HM Insurance Group, visit www.hminsurancegroup.com.

Contact:
Diane Lewis, Director of Marketing
diane.lewis@hminsurancegroup.com
412-544-0659