National Underwriter and WFG Capital Advisors Announce M&A Publishing Agreement

WFG Capital Advisors LP, a leading investment banking firm to the insurance industry, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with The National Underwriter Company for publication and distribution of Insurance M&A Insights -- 2005 Industry Sourcebook.

Harrisburg, PA (PRWEB) March 16, 2005 -- WFG Capital Advisors LP, a leading investment banking firm to the insurance industry, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with The National Underwriter Company for publication and distribution of Insurance M&A Insights -- 2005 Industry Sourcebook. Insurance M&A Insights is a review, analysis and forecast of industry M&A events, trends, activities, and deals. The agreement includes WFGs annual M&A Sourcebook as well as monthly updates, written, compiled and edited by Robert Lieblein, President of WFG and Steven Wevodau, Managing Principal of WFG, and is supplemented by National Underwriters editorial staff.

According to Robert Lieblein, President of WFG, We are extremely pleased to be affiliated with such a highly regarded industry leader. The National Underwriter brand will allow WFGs authored publication to be more widely distributed throughout the market. This is a unique opportunity for National Underwriter and WFG to provide insightful content on industry consolidation."

According to Steven Wevodau, Managing Principal of WFG, Combining WFGs proprietary content with National Underwriters expansive publication and content delivery capabilities, industry professionals will have the most complete M&A sources. Our new relationship will allow National Underwriter and WFG to leverage one anothers strengths."

Jim Keefe, Managing Director of National Underwriter Co.s Professional Publishing Division stated, This is critical information to large segments of National Underwriter Companys audiences -- from insurance company executives who need to know what is going on in the industry M&A activity to lawyers, bankers, businessmen on to the independent agency owner who has to be aware of trends and events effecting the value and business opportunities of his or her business. Were very glad to be able to bring WFGs deep analysis and insights to our readers and users, with the added value the resources of this media company brings."

The initial publication will be offered on a subscription basis -- Insurance M&A Insights -- and will include the Insurance M&A Insights -- 2005 Industry Sourcebook in addition to a monthly update newsletter, Monthly Insights. National Underwriter and WFG are also planning an upcoming web seminar scheduled for March 22, along with other live seminars throughout the United States.

Industry professionals can obtain more information by contacting WFG at (717) 780-7800 or by visiting their website, www.wfgca.com.

About The National Underwriter Company:

The National Underwriter Company publishes a broad array of print, e-media and software products for the insurance and financial services industries.

About WFG Capital Advisors LP:

WFG Capital Advisors LP, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a leading investment banking and corporate financial advisory firm for the insurance and financial services industries.

Media Contacts:

Steven Wevodau, Managing Principal

WFG Capital Advisors / www.wfgca.com

Tel: (717) 780-7802 / swevodau@wfgca.com

Bruce Hillman, Editorial Director, Professional Publishing Division

The National Underwriter Company / www.nuco.com

Tel: (859) 692-2221 / bhillman@nuco.com

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