For Immediate Release

JOHN HEFT JOINS NEW DAY UNDERWRITING MANAGERS AS VICE PRESIDENT

     BORDENTOWN, NJ, March 27, 2006  – New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance retailers, today announced the addition of John Heft to its underwriting team.  Mr. Heft joins the company as vice president. 

     According to New Day Underwriting Managers President Jefferey Lejfer, CPCU, “John brings to our team a considerable understanding of the complex environmental risks facing many industries today.  More importantly, John brings an equal understanding of the environmental insurance programs and risk management strategies that are helping companies effectively address those risks.  This knowledge is what will benefit our clients most.”

      “His 17 years of hands-on risk assessment and underwriting experience is another boost to our team’s strength and proficiency,” Mr. Lejfer added.   

     Before joining New Day Underwriting, Mr. Heft served as a vice president and client advisor in the Environmental Practice of Marsh, the world's leading risk and insurance services firm, where he assisted middle to large domestic and international Fortune 100 firms find appropriate environmental risk management products and programs.  Mr. Heft’s professional experience also includes his tenure with XL Environmental, (formerly ECS, Inc.) as a manager in its chemical facilities division. 

     New Day Underwriting Managers LLC is a specialty resource for agents and brokers, assisting them and their clients find appropriate, high-quality environmental and construction related professional liability insurance coverages.  The company offers agents and brokers single-point access to an ample portfolio of products and services provided by the nation’s largest environmental and professional liability insurance providers.  More information about the company is available on their website at www.newdayunderwriting.com.

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