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Fidelis Launch Inland Marine Division

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

August 19, 2013

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Fidelis Group Holdings, through its subsidiary company Continental Underwriters, Ltd., a national marine Insurance coverage and service leader, announced today the formation of its new Inland Marine Division. Ed Helfers and Lisa Uzzo named Managing Directors.

The new Inland Marine division will be based in the Company's New York office.

H. Elder Brown, Jr., FGH's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said in a company statement, "We are excited to bring very senior, experienced talent into this new division of the Company.  Ed and Lisa are considered the absolute top market underwriters in the U.S.  Their historical market results have been exceptional through their many years of service to the insurance industry."

The new division will be underwritten through FGH's established relationship with Houston Casualty Company, a subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. rated A+ by A.M. Best.  The group will underwrite a broad-based Inland Marine portfolio on a national level.

Mr. Helfers commented, "Being able to underwrite and oversee such an important part of the insurance industry utilizing the excellent security provided by Fidelis will allow us to maximize our extensive Inland Marine experience."

About the Company:

Headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, Fidelis Group Holdings, LLC is a leading provider of primary and excess marine insurance for hull and maritime liability coverages (P&I) for vessel owners, ship builders, terminal operators, fleet operators, stevedores, cargo handlers, marine contractors and a variety of other maritime insurance products.

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