Capital Insurance Group Makes 6th Appearance On Ward's 50 Top Performing Insurance Companies List Summer 2010 Issue

As the lead privately held, regional company in the Pacific states, we look forward to continuing to improve our ability to advance our market position through business partnerships second to none, quality products, and outstanding customer service

Capital Insurance Group proudly announced its listing on the 2010 Ward's Top 50 Performing Insurance Companies in the United States on July 22, 2010. This is the sixth time in the last decade that CIG, a 112- year-old company, has been featured on this exclusive industry list. This is the 20th year Ward Group has conducted this analysis.

"It's a testament to our employees, agents, and business partners, and to our sound, consistent business philosophy that has afforded us the honor to again be included on this prestigious list of top performers in our industry," said Peter Cazzolla, CEO/President, Capital Insurance Group. "The criteria for selection to this Top 50 list are stringent, and to be named to the list six times is a real achievement."

The Ward Group, a recognized leader in insurance company benchmarking and best practices, analyzed more than 3,000 U.S.-based property-casualty insurance companies over a five-year period and evaluated them based on a variety of minimum thresholds.

"In support of our selection to the Ward's Top 50 Property and Casualty companies in the U.S., I am also proud to report that CIG's financial performance through the first six months of 2010 was as strong as ever," noted Cazzolla. "As the lead privately held, regional company in the Pacific states, we look forward to continuing to improve our ability to advance our market position through business partnerships second to none, quality products, and outstanding customer service."