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The Umbrella Book and The D&O Book Join National Underwriter Company’s Product Line

July 26, 2004 (Newport Beach, CA) — Warren, McVeigh & Griffin, Inc. and Griffin Communications, Inc., publishers of insurance industry standards The EPL Book, The Risk Management Letter, and riskVue, announce that The National Underwriter Company (NUCO), a unit of Highline Media, has acquired the copyright and publication rights to The D&O Book and The Umbrella Book. The content will be integrated into NUCO’s leading property and casualty insurance service, The FC&S Bulletins. C.C. (Bud) Griffin, president of Warren, McVeigh & Griffin, and Gary Griffin, president of Griffin Communications, will act in an editorial and analytical capacity to create and maintain content for the subscription services.

“We’re looking forward to working with The National Underwriter Company,” said Bud Griffin. “This transaction allows us to do what we do best — inform, analyze and counsel — and leave the sales and marketing expertise to the leader in the field.”

James M. Keefe, Vice President and Managing Director of The National Underwriter Company’s Professional Publishing Division, stated, “We’re extremely pleased to fold these respected P&C insurance industry information services into our FC&S product family. The marriage brings great products and analytical talent that fills an important information need in our industry leading reference, The FC&S Bulletins. There is substantial interest in D&O and umbrella coverage, and these additions — with the Griffin involvement — complement the current FC&S content.” The FC&S, celebrating its 75th anniversary year, has been published annually since 1929.

The D&O Book: A Comparison Guide to Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Policies is designed for insurance professionals, risk managers, attorneys, and others who need to understand directors & officers liability insurance. Using clear discussions, chart comparisons, sample policy forms, and graphic illustrations, The D&O Book lets busy risk managers and insurance professionals get a handle on the complex world of directors and officers liability insurance.

The Umbrella Book helps risk management professionals arrange superior coverage, effectively structure primary and excess policies, identify potentially dangerous wording, and stay informed of coverage options. Policy terms and provisions are made clear through concise discussion and focused analysis. Comparison worksheets allow a comparison important coverage features quickly and easily.

About Griffin Communications, Inc.

Griffin Communications, Inc. is an affiliate company of Warren, McVeigh & Griffin, Inc., which was founded in 1968 and provides independent risk management consulting services to corporations and public entities. Griffin Communications will continue to publish The Risk Management Letter, The EPL Book, riskVue, and other practical, quality references on issues of vital importance to risk managers and insurance professionals. For more information about Warren, McVeigh & Griffin and Griffin Communications, visit www.griffincom.com.

About The National Underwriter Company

The National Underwriter Company, a unit of Highline Media LLC, is the leading publisher of timely, accurate, and objective news and information for the insurance and financial services industries. By identifying, analyzing, and reporting on the latest trends and developments driving the industry, the company provides customers with solutions to daily business challenges and crucial information for making critical business decisions. A wealth of books, conferences, magazines, directories, e-learning products, e-newsletters, and online communities combine to make The National Underwriter Company the resource center for insurance professionals. For more information on The National Underwriter Company, visit www.NationalUnderwriter.com.

Contact:
Gary W. Griffin, ARM
Griffin Communications, Inc.
949-752-1058, ext. 228
949-955-1929 (fax)
gary@griffincom.com
www.griffincom.com

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August 2004