Hylant Group Adds Bennice to New Large Account

TOLEDO, Ohio - February 13, 2006 - Ohio-based Hylant Group has hired Dennis Bennice, the former Risk Management president for Dana Corp., as a consultant, expert and specialist to serve Hylant's list of Fortune 1000 clients.

Hylant launched its Large Account Practice last year, committed to providing enhanced service to Fortune 1000 clients. The practice was equipped with additional resources, advanced training and a new certification for specifically qualified and proven account executives.

Since its inception six months ago, the practice has added both the Kellogg Company and Marathon Oil Corp. to its list of large accounts. Several other Fortune 1000 companies also are reportedly discussing plans to take advantage of the firm's new specialized group.
Bennice began his Dana career in 1966 as a cash analyst in Dana's Corporate Accounts Receivable Department.

At Hylant, Bennice will focus client services on large accounts, program designs, captives, loss control, risk mitigation and loss recovery.

Hylant Group is a 70-year old, privately held insurance brokerage serving businesses and individuals around the world. In addition to the corporate headquarters in Toledo, Ohio, the firm has offices in Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio; Troy and Ann Arbor, Michigan; as well as Indianapolis, Bloomington and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Hylant is a member of the Worldwide Broker Network and is currently ranked by the Hales Report as the seventh largest privately held broker in the nation.