O'Brien Named Business Leader for GE Insurance Solutions' U.S. Accident & Health Unit

Business Wire, March 30, 2005

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Patrick O'Brien has been named Business Leader for GE Insurance Solutions' U.S. Accident & Health business unit, responsible for the company's U.S.-based Long Term Care, Group Long Term Disability, Managed Behavioral Health, Critical Illness, and Personal Accident products.

Patrick will play a key role in helping the U.S. Accident & Health business segment deliver on the company's goal of providing unsurpassed customer service.

Since 2001, Patrick has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Property Insurance & Services. In that role, he led a global organization of underwriting and loss prevention professionals and championed successful efforts to increase the company's focus on strategic customers and sales force effectiveness.

Patrick began his GE career in 1995, as a Loss Prevention Representative, advancing through several positions including one as a Black Belt in the Quality function.

Patrick graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. He received a Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an M.B.A. from Columbia University. He is based in the company's Avon, Connecticut, offices.

About GE Insurance Solutions

GE Insurance Solutions protects people, property and reputations. With more than $50 billion in combined assets, the GE Insurance Solutions group of companies is one of the world's leading providers of commercial insurance, reinsurance and risk management services. Combining deep practical risk expertise with GE's business acumen, our dedicated professionals in 28 offices around the globe help customers understand and manage risk more effectively. More information is available at www.geinsurancesolutions.com.