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- Electric Insurance Company Patricia J. Hassett, 978-524-5183 Patricia.Hassett@electricinsurance.com Electric Insurance Company, a national provider of auto, homeowners, condominium, and renters insurance, announced today that it has appointed Gallaher Insurance Group, a full service personal lines insurance agency, as an independent agent for the marketing of its personal lines insurance products to the greater Mexico, Missouri market. The agency became

licensed to distribute these products as of September 11, 2008.

"Gallaher Insurance Group is a great addition to our growing list of regionally-known independent agents in Missouri," said Michael Mucher, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Electric Insurance Company. "Their vast experience in insurance brings value to their clients as well as to Electric Insurance's personal lines insurance products."

Gallaher Insurance Group has a long history in Missouri. The Group was formed by the merger in 1988 of the two largest agencies in the region, Gallaher Insurance Agency and J.R. Rodes Insurance Agency. Both agencies were founded in the 1920's and brought a great deal of knowledge and experience to the newly established company - the Gallaher-Tandora-Rodes Insurance Agency. Now known as the Gallaher Insurance Group, the agency currently has offices in Columbia, Lake of the Ozarks, Montgomery City, St Louis, Troy and Wentzville.

"As the first insurance agency in central Missouri, Gallaher Insurance Group is looking for a company that is committed, dependable, and has an excellent relationship with their customers," said Carol Gallaher, Personal Lines Manager, Gallaher Insurance Group. "With Electric Insurance Company's strong backing, and its commitment to independent insurance agencies, we felt they would be a perfect fit for us and for our clients."

About Electric Insurance Company

Electric Insurance Company is a national, leading provider of personal lines insurance products offered at competitive rates and with outstanding customer service. The company has been serving consumers for 42 years, and has credit ratings of "A (Excellent)" from A.M. Best and "A/Strong" from Standard & Poor's. 98% of Electric Insurance Company's policyholders, who responded to the company's 2007 claims satisfaction survey said they'd renew their policy with Electric Insurance Company based on their claim experience. Electric Insurance's products are available to general consumers, and to GE employees, retirees, and their family and friends through the company's Customer Contact Center at 1-800-342-5342, website www.electricinsurance.com, and through select independent agents.

Addition of Gallaher Insurance Group Extends Regional Coverage in
Missouri