Hylant Group of Cincinnati Announces Richard Lonneman, Jr. as Vice President

CINCINNATI, Ohio - February 5, 2004 - The Hylant Group of Cincinnati has announced the promotion of Richard H. Lonneman, Jr. to Vice President. Mr. Lonneman oversees the production and service of a middle market and risk management property & casualty insurance portfolio.

Commenting on the announcement, Jeffrey W. Sanders, President, states "Rich has done an excellent job developing key relationships and maintaining professional standards on his commercial accounts. His performance is essential to the continued growth and success of Hylant."

A Cincinnati native, Mr. Lonneman graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Finance. As a 17 year insurance veteran, he has worked both as a commercial underwriter and broker.

The Hylant Group, founded in 1935, is a privately-held insurance agency offering complete risk management services, insurance, employee benefits and 401(k) services to both individuals and businesses around the world. With nine offices in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, Hylant Group is ranked 32nd in size out of more than 15,000 insurance agencies nationwide.