CoverageCorp.Com Enters Into Alliance With Microsoft bCentral To Offer Property And Casualty Insurance To Small Businesses

Business Wire, May 31, 2000

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2000

Access CoverageCorp Inc. ( http://www.CoverageCorp.Com ) "CoverageCorp.Com," a direct Internet provider of property and casualty insurance coverage for small and medium-sized businesses, and Microsoft bCentral, a small business portal created to meet the needs of small and growing companies by providing an integrated suite of services, have announced an agreement to offer CoverageCorp.Com's property & casualty products to bCentral.com's customers.

"By aligning with bCentral.com, CoverageCorp.Com strengthens its position as the leading provider of property and casualty insurance for the small business community," said Frederick Waite, Chief eCommerce Officer of CoverageCorp.Com. "With bCentral.com's vast reach and commitment to providing value to its customers, we are confident this relationship will provide significant value to many small business owners."

"Microsoft bCentral is committed to helping small businesses save time and money while building and growing their business," said Jonathan Weinstein, group product manager for bCentral at Microsoft Corp. "Through this alliance, we'll be extending CoverageCorp.Com's industry-leading property and casualty insurance products to bCentral customers, a valuable resource for managing their businesses."

Access CoverageCorp, Inc. (CoverageCorp.Com) provides direct Internet access to a full-range of property and casualty insurance coverage for small and medium-sized businesses through nationally respected insurers. Businesses that access www.CoverageCorp.Com or its partners can obtain quotes and bind coverage on line within one day, file claims, update their policy information and get advice on coverage and insurance products.