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Abacus Insurance Brokers Offers First-Ever Online Stunt Coverage

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Press Release Source: Abacus Insurance Brokers On Tuesday January 6, 2009, 10:05 am EST

LOS ANGELES, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 6, 2009 -- Abacus Insurance Brokers, Inc., a Los Angeles-based program manager that distributes specialty insurance products online through www.abacus.net, has enhanced its portfolio of production programs to include stunt coverage. This is the first time stunt coverage has been offered online by any program manager or insurance carrier.

The stunt option provides coverage for such stunts as fight scenes, falls, animal scenes, precision driving, aerial shots, water scenes, and the use of weapons. Coverage is available for domestic productions in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

In 1998, Abacus was the first to offer entertainment insurance online. It is still the only program manager that allows for production insurance to be transacted completely online.

"Abacus has raised the bar once again," said Darren Lewin, Abacus vice president of program development. "With the addition of stunt coverages, brokers have even more reason to use Abacus as a one-stop shop for all their client's production needs. Abacus will continue to push the envelope as we expand our online products to make obtaining specialty coverage quick and convenient for brokers and their clients."

For more information about entertainment insurance products, go to www.abacus.net or contact Darren Lewin at 310-500-2302, darren.lewin@abacus.net.

About Abacus.net

Since 1998, Abacus has managed insurance programs that function entirely online. Through the proprietary abacus.net platform, brokers access specialty programs from top-tiered insurance companies. Lines and coverages from multiple carriers are assembled into a single integrated quote. The abacus.net platform performs all aspects of the insurance transaction including quoting, order placement, policy issuance and endorsing. Brokers and carrier partners benefit from substantial efficiencies, increased revenues, and cost reductions. The programs on abacus.net are written through top-tiered insurance carriers, distributed nationwide, and accessed by over 2,000 broker offices, representing over 5,000 insurance professionals. Visit www.abacus.net or contact Darren Lewin, CPA, CMA, CPCU, vice president of programs at 310-500-2302, darren.lewin@abacus.net.

Contact:

     CONTACTS:
      
     Darren Lewin
     Email Contact
     Abacus Insurance Brokers, Inc.
     310-500-2302
      
     Diane Rumbaugh
     805-493-2877
     Email Contact
      

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