Hylant Group Announces the Addition of Jessica Xie, CPCU & ASLI

TOLEDO, Ohio - June 21, 2005 - Hylant Group announces the addition of Jessica Xie to its growing International Risk Management practice in Toledo. Jessica recently relocated to Toledo from Chicago, IL where she was employed by Shand Morahan & Co. Her areas of expertise include International Business in China, Casualty placements and Professional Liability. Jessica is fluent in Chinese, has a degree in International Business from the University of International Business & Economics, Beijing ,China and an MBA from the University of Louisiana. She has attained the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter designation (CPCU) and the Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI) designation.

Patrick Hylant, Chairman & CEO of Hylant Group, states, "Jessica's vast experience in international business, industry credentials and MBA education enhances our risk management team considerably. Our clients with international exposures will benefit greatly from her expertise."

Hylant Group is a 70-year old, privately held insurance agency offering complete risk management services, employee benefits, loss control engineering, 401(k) services, financial services, health care management, and insurance for businesses and individuals around the world. In addition to the corporate headquarters in Toledo, OH, the firm has offices in Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Troy and Ann Arbor, Michigan; as well as Indianapolis, Bloomington and Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Hylant is also a member of the Worldwide Broker Network. Hylant Group is currently ranked by the Hales Report as the 7th largest privately held broker in the nation.