Corporate Insight Launches Annuity Monitor

Comprehensive Research Offering to Debut at NAVA Annual Meeting in NYC on October 15-17, 2006

New York, NY - October 16, 2006 - Corporate Insight, the leader in providing competitive intelligence, analysis, and consulting services to the financial services industry, today announced the launch of Annuity Monitor, an ongoing look into the marketing, selling, and servicing of annuities by the largest firms in the industry. By having active accounts at 20 major annuity providers, Corporate Insight can report on the pulse of the annuities market with an in-depth examination of the capabilities, services, and marketing messages offered by these firms. In addition, subscribers to Annuity Monitor will also have access to tools, sales ideas, and marketing collateral developed by competitors to support their advisor-based distribution channels.

"Annuity Monitor offers our clients the ability to effectively monitor the highly competitive annuity market space and develop best in class marketing and servicing strategies," said Peter Ellison, CEO of Corporate Insight. "By opening and funding accounts at the industry’s major annuity providers, we are able to provide a clear and unbiased view of the retail investor experience. This is a first for the industry and builds upon our reputation for examining and documenting the customer experience across the broad spectrum of financial services products and services."

The inaugural issue of Annuity Monitor entitled, "Introductory Report - Public Website Reviews" provides a comprehensive look at 20 major annuity providers and the look and feel they present to visitors. This 62 page report contains detailed findings, a product matrix, and recommendations to the industry. It represents a key component of the Annuity Monitor service that also includes bi-weekly updates, a detailed monthly best practice report, quarterly capabilities benchmarking matrix and private-site AccountViewer CD-ROM, and access to archived Annuity Monitor reports via Corporate Insights’ Website.

"Initial response to our inaugural report has been outstanding," said Benjamin Pousty, Senior Analyst and author of Annuity Monitor. "Over the next year, we plan to explore a variety of timely topics including private site reviews, the account opening process, a review of collateral materials, an account statement analysis, a look at advisor sales kits, educational resources and interactive tools, and advisor and private site account tools."

Representatives from Corporate Insight will be available to discuss Annuity Monitor and other Corporate Insight products and services at NAVA’s annual meeting in booth number 308.

For more information on this research and related services, please visit: www.corporateinsight.com.

About Corporate Insight

Corporate Insight is a leading provider of competitive intelligence, analysis, and consulting services to the financial services industry. Founded in 1992, the firm has a blue-chip client base of industry leaders who rely on the company’s commentary and insight gleaned through years of research examining the issues and trends that have shaped the industry. CI monitors the top firms on an ongoing basis, measuring, analyzing, and communicating industry best practices. Its products include Bank Monitor, Broker Monitor, Credit Card Monitor, e-Monitor, Mutual Fund Monitor, Mutual Fund Advisor Monitor, and Annuity Monitor as well as custom project work.  For more information, please visit www.corporateinsight.com.

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