Quomp Announces Growth to Three New Markets -- Small businesses in Illinois, South Carolina and Wisconsin can now benefit from Quomps unique workers compensation insurance solutions --

Quomp®, LLC, a workers compensation insurance provider created by a joint alliance among three insurance industry leaders, today announced that its insurance solutions are now available to businesses in the states of Illinois, South Carolina and Wisconsin. The expansion into three additional markets comes just one month after the successful initial launch of Quomps services in the state of Georgia.

ST. LOUIS, OCTOBER 8, 2001 – Quomp®, LLC, a workers compensation insurance provider created by a joint alliance among three insurance industry leaders, today announced that its insurance solutions are now available to businesses in the states of Illinois, South Carolina and Wisconsin. The expansion into three additional markets comes just one month after the successful initial launch of Quomps services in the state of Georgia.

Formed through an alliance among Safety National Casualty Corporation, American Re-Insurance Company and Arthur J. Gallagher and Company (NYSE:AJG), Quomp was created to meet the workers compensation needs of small businesses and simplify the process businesses must go through to purchase and manage workers compensation insurance.

Our recent launch and success in Georgia provided a foundation for expanding our reach into three additional markets," explained Robert Fruend Jr., chief operating officer of Quomp. As our expansion into new markets proves to be successful, we will continue to execute our state-by-state growth strategy and deliver our insurance solutions to small businesses across the country."

Quomps exclusive quoting system allows small business owners to obtain a quote and purchase a policy at www.Quomp.com. Individuals may also work directly with Quomps Customer Service Center by calling 1-888-79-QUOMP (78667). Once policies are purchased, businesses are able to manage their accounts and file and track claims online. In addition, Quomp provides important online tools to manage workplace exposure. These services include industry-related news and information, safety tips, fraud prevention ideas and information, and an online newsletter that offers additional insight for customers and prospects.

Quomps founding partners bring best of breed, industry expertise to Quomps customers. Safety National Casualty Corporation, a leader for 60 years in workers compensation, underwrites all policies sold through Quomp. Gallagher Bassett, a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher and one of the worlds largest full-service property and casualty third-party administrators, provides claims administration services through their global network of 130 service offices.

About Quomp, LLC
Founded in 2000, Quomp, LLC, which is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, utilizes an exclusive quoting system to empower businesses to obtain a workers' compensation insurance quote in just a few minutes and the ability to buy the policy online. Businesses can also manage their accounts and claims through Quomp's unique online process. The company was created through the joint strategic alliance among Safety National Casualty Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delphi Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:DFG); American Re, a member of the Munich Re Group; and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG).

Quomp is available through various distribution channels including affinity group programs and strategic partnerships. To discuss affinity-related programs, contact Jim Shevlin, regional marketing director, at 770-418-1219 or at jim.shevlin@quomp.com.

Please visit our Web site at www.Quomp.com for additional information.