HOME INSURER OFFERS CONVENIENT WAY FOR CONSUMERS TO STAY INFORMED

Insurance News,Information,and
Money-Saving Tips Now Available Online

Boston, October 20, 2000 -- For those who want to keep up-to-date on the latest in consumer and insurance issues, but dont want to spend the time it may take searching for this information, there is now a convenient solution. The latest in home ownership, renters, and insurance information is now available online at www.homesite.com/news_info.htm.

This special section, offered by Homesite Insurance, provides consumers with a fast and easy way to keep abreast of insurance issues. It also provides helpful home, safety, and money saving tips that they can apply to their everyday lives.

Consumers can find useful information on:
--when to call a plumbing professional,
--how to make the home ready for the indoor allergy season,
--how to use insulation to control winter heating costs.

"Homesite recognizes that today's consumer has more to accomplish within a 24 hour period," said B.C. Verniero, Vice President of Marketing and Internet Business at HomesiteInsurance. "Therefore,we're
always looking for ways to provide them with time saving solutions. Our online news and information section will not only allow consumers to reduce the time they would normally spend searching for insurance information, but will also allow them to stay educated on all forms of insurance and home ownership issues. Although Homesite is a specialized insurer of homes, we want consumers to be able to make intelligent decisions regarding all of their insurance needs. It's all a part of Homesite's commitment to providing the quality service that consumers want, seek, and deserve."

The insurance information, gathered from a number of media sources, enables consumers to gain access to a variety of writers' views. New content is added to the section daily, providing the most current information available. Additional safety and money saving tips are also provided directly from Homesite in other sections of the website.

About Homesite -- Homesite is a specialized insurer of homes, designedspecifically to enable consumers to access its products and services 100% through the Internet or by telephone at 1-800-466-3748 (1-800-Homesite).

Formed in 1997 and launched in 1999, Homesite Group Inc. dedicates itself to providing U.S. consumers with lower-priced property insurance coverage and outstanding service. The company currently underwrites and sells homeowners, renters, and condominium insurance in 20 states, serving approximately half of the households in the United States.Solid financial stability and extensive management provide the foundation for Homesite's comprehensive coverage and exceptional service.

The equity financing for Homesite was arranged by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital Partners, the private equity group of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, the global financial services firm.

Contact: B.C. Verniero (617) 832-1300