Indiana Insurance™ Appoints Frankovich as Inland Marine Manager

Will lead expansion of Inland Marine appetite and specialized unit

Milwaukee, WI - July 8, 2008 – Indiana Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, today announced the appointment of Ms. Jessica M. Frankovich to Inland Marine Underwriting Manager.

Ms. Frankovich will be based in Indiana Insurance’s Illinois regional office and will manage and grow the company’s Inland Marine book of business and agent familiarity with its expanded appetite and expertise. She will report to Mr. Curt Nichols, vice president, Inland Marine, Agency Markets Specialty Products Group.

Most recently, Ms. Frankovich was a Territory Underwriting Manager – Marine for The Hanover Insurance Group, responsible for underwriting this line in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. She also formerly worked as an underwriter for Liberty Mutual Property in Downers Grove, Illinois.

David L. Lancaster, president and chief executive officer, Indiana Insurance, said Inland Marine is an integral part of the company’s business development strategy.

“The depth of Jessica’s experience in this line will allow us to effectively underwrite risks that fall outside our typical commercial package,” said Mr. Lancaster. “We are a leader in agency relationships, and Jessica has already forged relationships in our territory that provide a great foundation for the expansion and success of our Inland Marine unit.”

Ms. Frankovich earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She holds an MBA from DePaul University, as well as ARe, ARM, and CPCU professional designations. She is also currently Chicago Committee Member for the Inland Marine Underwriters Association.

About Indiana Insurance

With underwriting companies dating back to 1851, Indiana Insurance offers property and casualty products, including a comprehensive set of personal and commercial coverage, distributed only through appointed independent agents.  Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Indiana Insurance provides insurance in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. 

Indiana Insurance is part of Liberty Mutual Agency Markets, a business unit of Liberty Mutual Group, consisting of property and casualty and specialty insurance carriers that distribute their products and services primarily through independent agents and brokers.  Liberty Mutual Group ranks 94 on the Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. corporations based on 2007 revenues.  The company has financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) from the A.M. Best Company, A2 (Good) from Moody’s Investors Service, and A (Strong) from Standard & Poor’s.

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