Hylant Group Secures Mark Miller as Regional Vice President - Michigan

Business Wire, June 12, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Hylant Group has strengthened its capability to provide experienced management of insurance, risk and financial services by hiring Mark A. Miller as Regional Vice President - Michigan and the CEO of its Ann Arbor office. Mark comes to Hylant Group from Marsh, the world's leading risk and insurance services firm with annual revenues exceeding $5 billion.

Clients can benefit from 20 years of market knowledge and industry expertise Mark brings to his new role at Hylant Group. He will oversee all Michigan operations including client service, business development, acquisitions, contractual and regulatory compliance, insurance carrier relationships, information management and staff management.

At Marsh, Mark served for 19 years, most recently as Managing Director and Chief Executive of its Chicago office, serving a roster of Fortune 500 clients. Mark also was Manager of Marsh's Wisconsin operations based in Milwaukee from 1999 to 2005, where he increased revenues from $10 million to $18 million by recruiting top talent and refocusing on outstanding client service through product specialization.

Pat Hylant, CEO & Chairman of Hylant Group, said, "Mark adds to our deep industry experience that enables us to anticipate change and recommend the best solutions for our clients. I'm excited to have Mark as part of our management team and look forward to his contributions to our continued innovation and growth."

The Hylant Group, founded in 1935 is the 27th largest insurance agency in the United States. With a team of over 625 insurance professionals, they are positioned to service clients locally and around the globe. Hylant offers complete risk management services, employee benefits, loss control, 401(k) and financial services, health care management, and insurance for businesses and individuals around the world. In addition to its 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 Forth Wayne, Indiana. Hylant is a member of the Worldwide Broker Network and is currently ranked by the Hales Report as the 7th largest privately held broker in the nation.