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Philadelphia Insurance Companies Believes in 'Giving Back through Fitness'

Monday, September 29, 2008 General News
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BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Sept. 28 PhiladelphiaInsurance Companies (Nasdaq: PHLY), Bala Cynwyd, PA, sponsored the 2008Parkway Run/Walk benefiting The Cancer Center at The Children's Hospital ofPhiladelphia, the nation's premier pediatric oncology program. Despite therain, more than 1,500 runners & walkers (including 50 PHLY employees and theirfamily members) participated in the event. Following the 5k run, PHLYemployees presented the check for $65,000 to Dr. John Maris MD, Director ofHematology/Oncology at CHOP.
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Commenting on PHLY's commitment to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,President & CEO James J. Maguire, Jr., said: "We continue to support thebattle against childhood cancer and are proud to be a sponsor of the ParkwayRun for the fifth consecutive year. As an industry leader, we feel a strongresponsibility to give back to our community. I applaud our employees' effortsand commitment to CHOP demonstrated by their participation in the Parkway rundespite the inclement weather."
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In operation since 1962, PHLY designs, markets, and underwrites commercialproperty/casualty and professional liability insurance products incorporatingvalue added coverages and services for select industries. The Company, whosecommercial lines insurance subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. BestCompany and A1 for insurance financial strength by Moody's Investors Services,is nationally recognized as a member of Ward's Top 50, Forbes' Platinum 400list of America's Best Big Companies and Forbes' 100 Best Mid-Cap Stocks inAmerica. The organization has 47 offices strategically located across theUnited States to provide superior service.

To locate your nearest office or for more information, visit us on the webat www.phly.com or contact Susie Maguire at 610-206-7857.

SOURCE Philadelphia Insurance Companies
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