Credit Agricole Asset Management (CAAM) Group

The Credit Agricole Asset Management (CAAM) Group is a Global asset management group of companies with $616bn of assets under management at 31/12/08. The Insurance Team of CAAM's London subsidiary, Credit Agricole Asset Management (UK) Ltd (CAAM UK), has a track record of managing assets for the Insurance Company and the Lloyd's markets since 1984. It provides services to a range of insurance clients based in a number of jurisdictions, including Bermuda (since 1991). CAAM UK targets capital preservation and consistency of income for all its non-life (re)insurance clients. This is backed by a focus on client service provided by a team of professionals dedicated to this industry sector, at a level which we believe is difficult to find elsewhere. CAAM has an enviable track record of meeting its clients' expectations, reflected in the longevity of many of its relationships.

First American Spatial Solutions, a division of The First American Family of Companies, is a global leader in business information and analytics, property location information, and geospatial services. The world-class data infrastructure and information solutions of First American are relied upon everyday by some of the largest insurance companies in the world to provide the information that enables them to improve the management of risk throughout the life of a policy. First American's location-based data and analytical applications comprise distinct and innovative products, collectively addressing the exposure and risk management needs of the insurance industry. Combining exceedingly accurate hazard and property data with cutting-edge spatial technologies creates solutions which drive answers to the most granular level possible and provide better results regardless of segment or function. First American Spatial Solutions' industry-leading geocoding technologies, multi-hazard products, and compliance databases help the insurance industry effectively manage risk and drive revenue.

At Fitch Ratings, the quality and depth of our coverage has gained widespread recognition within the credit markets. This explains why index providers and so many institutional investors are adding Fitch Ratings to their investment guidelines.

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General Re-New England Asset Management, Inc. (GR-NEAM) is an SEC registered investment advisor that specializes in offering capital and investment management services primarily to the insurance industry.

GR-NEAM's comprehensive product offerings include a wide range of services.

Our products and services include Asset Management, Enterprise Capital Return and Risk Management, Capital and Risk Analytics, and Investment Accounting and Reporting.

Our experienced team of investment, insurance and accounting professionals delivers customized, integrated asset management solutions to support our global client base. We pride ourselves on having full capabilities and communication tools to operate similarly to our clients' internal investment department; we customize our services to the specific needs of each client. Client service is a cornerstone of our business model. We take a partnership-like approach, bringing a set of complementary skills to help our clients attain their business objectives.

Munich Re Group

The Munich Re Group operates worldwide, turning risk into value. In the financial year 2008, it achieved a profit of €1,528m on premium income of around €38bn. The Group operates in all lines of business, with around 44,000 employees at over 50 locations throughout the world and is characterised by particularly pronounced diversification, client focus and earnings stability. With premium income of around €22bn from reinsurance alone, it is one of the world's leading reinsurers. Its primary insurance operations are mainly concentrated in the ERGO Insurance Group. It is the market leader in Europe in health and legal expenses insurance, and 40 million clients in over 30 countries place their trust in the services and security it provides. The global investments of the Munich Re Group amounting to €175bn are managed by MEAG, which also makes its competence available to private and institutional investors outside the Group.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

PricewaterhouseCoopers is the leading provider of industry-focussed assurance, advisory and tax services to Bermuda's insurance and reinsurance sector. It currently provides such services to over 70% of Bermuda's insurance and reinsurance market and approximately 50% of the US exchange-traded industry participants. PricewaterhouseCoopers assurance practice is focussed on providing services to both corporate head offices and major operating subsidiaries of public companies. The advisory practice specialises in client bespoke services including actuarial, tax, risk consulting, systems and process assurance, financial advisory services and human resource services.

Qatar Financial Centre

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is a financial and business centre established by the Government of Qatar and located in Doha. It has been designed to attract international financial services institutions and major multi-national corporations and to encourage participation in the growing market for financial services in Qatar and elsewhere in the region. The QFC will operate to international standards and provide a first class legal and business infrastructure for those operating within the QFC. The QFC was created by Qatar Law No.(7) and has been open for business since 1 May 2005.

Torus provides commercial, professional and specialty insurance and reinsurance products to a global client base through its UK, US and Bermuda based insurance subsidiaries.

Torus Insurance (UK) Ltd: an FSA regulated UK business

Torus Specialty Insurance Inc.: a US excess and surplus lines insurer

Torus Insurance (Bermuda) Ltd: a Class-4 insurer domiciled in Hamilton Bermuda

The risks Torus underwrites are typically of a type that benefit from a data driven approach supported by extensive knowledge of the underlying asset. Torus' experienced underwriting teams are backed by expert engineering and claims resources that have been specifically designed to ensure Torus provides its clients with industry leading levels of service at every stage of the insurance transaction.

Torus was initially capitalized by First Reserve, the leading US based private equity firm and has a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) from A.M. Best.

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