August 14, 2006

ALLIED INSURANCE BROKERS, INC. RECEIVES 14TH CONSECUTIVE PAR EXCELLENCE AWARD

Allied Insurance Brokers, Inc. announced today that they have been awarded their 14th consecutive Assurex/PAR Excellence Award for quality management and customer service.

“Allied’s dedication to customer service is a foundation of this company.  We are proud that our commitment to client service has been recognized again in 2006,” said Martin O’Brien, President.  “We appreciate each one of our customers and work diligently to offer them not only complete insurance coverage, but the best possible service.  It’s what sets us apart from our competition.”

Assurex Global, a worldwide network of insurance brokers, sponsors the PAR Quality Management Program and the annual quality award. The award is conferred only to a select group of agents and brokers in recognition of their employees' total commitment to excellence in client service.

Allied Insurance Brokers, Inc. specializes exclusively in providing commercial property and casualty insurance and risk management services to commercial businesses and other organizations in all 50 states.  With 24 years experience, Allied is ranked in the top five percent of insurance agents and brokers in the United States.  Allied’s niche markets include: scaffolding, cranes, lumber, building materials and wood products, equipment rental dealers, and health and human services.