FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VP of Operations, Tony Barner, completes rigorous exam process to reach a highly coveted master level of insurance operations resulting in his being awarded the CIOP Designation.

April 8, 2009 - Atlanta, Georgia - With much dedication and determination, Antonio R. Barner, Vice President of Operations at Gramercy Insurance Company (GIC) of Atlanta, Georgia, has been awarded the Chartered Insurance Operations Professional (CIOP) Designation, a highly respected and recognized accomplishment for the insurance industry and its operations leaders.

The designation acknowledges Barner's leadership and professional capabilities in meeting challenges pertinent to improving and advancing the operations capabilities of the firm, while mastering underlying business concepts and leading edge techniques that will reduce costs, improve services, and achieve profitable growth.

"We are extremely proud of Tony's designation accomplishment. Tony exemplifies what good leadership is all about. He is dedicated not only to the company, but to learning and staying abreast of key issues affecting this industry. He possesses a wonderful balance of humility, competence and a deep desire to achieve and contribute. GIC's significant growth is in many ways attributable to Tony's dedication and hard work," remarks Todd Campbell, President and CEO of Gramercy Insurance Company.

Barner's understanding of financial markets and his continual focus on regulatory issues continues to be essential for Gramercy's phenomenal presence in the commercial insurance industry. His leadership skills have been key in the company's licensed territory growth and his knowledge and experience bridges the complexities of new technologies and employee skills with GIC's operational strategies.

Additional information regarding the CIOP Designation is available at www.ciopdesignation.com, or for information about GIC visit: www.gic.com or call 1-800-202-0422.

About Gramercy Insurance Company
Gramercy Insurance Company is a commercial property and casualty insurance company with operations in Atlanta and Dallas. Gramercy was formed in 1979 and purchased by its current owner in February 2000. Gramercy is currently licensed to write business in 31 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

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