Press Release: 4th February 2008

ABC Insurance, part of the LV= Group, today announced the appointment of RiskSTOP to provide risk management services in respect of its commercial insurance portfolio.

RiskSTOP will undertake surveys and manage the implementation of risk improvements on behalf of ABC. Initially the service will apply to ABC's commercial combined policy and in February will be extended to include its new Property Owners, Shops, Offices and Surgeries policies.

Phil Bunker, Managing Director of ABC comments "I am delighted that we have been able to secure the services of one of the UK's premier risk management companies. We are committed to providing policyholders with a high quality service and our partnership with RiskSTOP will allow us to complete surveys quickly and cost effectively.

We have ambitious plans to grow our commercial lines business over the next 5 years and RiskStop will play a key role in building a substantial and profitable book of business."