McGowan Purchases Assets of CGA Associates, Inc.

August 13th, 2012

News Release: FAIRVIEW PARK, OH, August 13, 2012

McGowan Purchases Assets of CGA Associates, Inc.

To Our Brokers:

We are excited to announce that The McGowan Companies has purchased the assets of CGA Associates, Inc. (“CGA”). Effective immediately, CGA will begin operating under the McGowan Program Administrators brand.

Founded in 1997, CGA is a nationwide commercial insurance brokerage agency with “pens” for A&H, Flood, Workers Compensation, and Real Estate Umbrellas. It also has expertise in Hotels/Motels, Condominium Associations, Restaurants, “Main Street” BOPs; Package Risks, Builders Risk, Liquor Liability, and Commercial Auto.

The purchase of CGA is consistent with our corporate mission of empowering our brokers with aggressive, flexible, and creative products that allow them to distinguish themselves from their competition.

All CGA brokers will receive automatic appointments with McGowan and its full range of products and capabilities. Further, all McGowan brokers will now have access to all of CGA’s product offerings.

Please note: • Your contacts will not change. • Your current commission structure will not change.

If you have any questions, please contact Brian Mullahy – Director of Marketing, The McGowan Companies at either: 440.333.6300 (x3619) or bmullahy@mcgowanins.com.