National Contractors Insurance Co., Inc. a Risk Retention Group, Announces Initial A.M. Best Rating of B+ (Good)

Bigfork, Montana, December 22, 2009 –National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., a Risk Retention Group (“NCIC”) domiciled in Bigfork, Montana, has announced that A.M. Best has assigned NCIC an initial financial strength rating of B+ (Good), with a “stable” outlook.

In notifying NCIC of the B+ (Good) rating assignment, A.M. Best further stated that the ratings “reflect NCIC's adequate capitalization and experienced management team as well as its solid business plan, which is also weighed into the profitability metrics of the rating”.

Douglas Rubino, President of NCIC, outlining his perspective on the A.M. Best’s rating, responds: “We are pleased with receiving an initial rating of “B+ (Good)” from A.M. Best. Our B+ rating, which signifies NCIC’s financial position in A.M. Best’s “secure” category along with other highly rated carriers, is the result of years of careful management, responsible underwriting and fiscal conservatism overseen by the talented team of professionals I am fortunate to work with at NCIC.”

Mr. Rubino added “We look forward to the news of our strong rating assignment being enthusiastically received by our highly valued risk retention group members and our superb network of independent agents and brokers.”

NCIC exclusively serves those in the building profession, offering commercial general liability insurance coverage to builders and contractors in a large number of states through a network of independent insurance agents and brokers.

For additional information, visit the NCIC Web Site at www.4ncic.com or contact Alan Ring, Director of Sales & Marketing, at 714-612-8616 / aring@4ncic.com.

NCIC Names Alan Ring as Director of Sales & Marketing

Alan Ring has joined National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., a Risk Retention Group ("NCIC") headquartered in Big Fork, Montana, as Director of Sales & Marketing.

Prior to joining NCIC, Mr. Ring was a Regional Manager for construction-related publications and affiliated online properties, including CONTRACTOR, Green Mechanical Contractor, Engineering Green Buildings and Building Design + Construction.

Mr. Ring also served as a Business Development Manager for Brown & Brown of California, Inc., located in Orange, California.

Prior to Brown & Brown, Mr. Ring was Vice President / Sales & Marketing for Wells Publishing, publishers of Insurance Journal. While at Wells, he expanded and managed the sales team as Insurance Journal grew from two to five regional editions with nationwide print and online news coverage. He also developed a producer development scholarship program.

“NCIC is pleased to have Alan join our firm”, states Douglas Rubino, NCIC President. “We value his unique blend of direct experience and in-depth knowledge of insurance, construction, business media, sales and marketing.

Mr. Ring has a BA in History from UCLA, a Professional Designation in Advertising & PR from UCLA Extension, and a Construction Risk & Insurance Specialist (CRIS) Certification from the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI).

Mr. Ring can be reached at NCIC’s Anaheim Hills, California, office - aring@4ncic.com / 714-612-8616.

NCIC Announces Expansion to Additional States: LA, NC, TN, WA

National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., A Risk Retention Group ("NCIC") has announced that the filing process has been completed in the States of Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee and Washington for the Company is begin writing Commercial General Liability coverages in those states.

Redomestication to Montana

National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., A Risk Retention Group ("NCIC") has announced its redomestication to Montana and its expansion to AR, GA, ID, KY, NJ, OR, PA, SC, & WY with appointments pending in LA, NC, TN, & WA.