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SAYLOR & HILL APPOINTS DAVID M. STEWART
Senior Property/Casualty Associate Joins Firm

OAKLAND, Calif., May 25, 2006 – Saylor & Hill, a leading provider of risk management, insurance and employee benefits services, today announced that David M. Stewart, an insurance executive with 20 years of experience, has joined the firm.

Stewart is a senior insurance professional who will work with Saylor & Hill’s property/casualty consulting team at the firm’s Oakland headquarters. Saylor & Hill specializes in developing and implementing strategic, cost-effective programs for small- to mid-tier companies.

“David Stewart is a very successful insurance professional who has extensive experience creating comprehensive insurance programs that reduce risk and help clients achieve their long-term business objectives,” said Michael Mirsky, CEO of Saylor & Hill. “David’s expertise and commitment to client service perfectly complement the outstanding team of professionals at Saylor & Hill.”

Before joining Saylor & Hill, Stewart was a Vice President-Producer with Driver Alliant Insurance Services in Newport Beach, California. Prior to that, he worked for insurance Marsh & McLennan of California in San Diego and Johnson & Higgins of California in San Francisco. Earlier in his career, he worked with Wausau Insurance Company in San Francisco. Stewart has a Bachelor of Art’s degree in history from UCLA.

“Saylor & Hill is one of the most highly respected insurance and employee benefits firms in Northern California,” Stewart said. “I’m looking forward to working with the Saylor & Hill team to build on its tradition of success and create solutions that help companies compete effectively in the marketplace.”
Stewart is the second senior professional recently hired by Saylor & Hill. In November 2005, Steve Fratus, a senior employee benefits executive, joined the firm’s employee benefits consulting practice.


About Saylor & Hill
Saylor & Hill has provided risk management, insurance and employee benefits services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, public entities, educational institutions and individuals for 73 years. Saylor & Hill works in partnership with clients to develop comprehensive programs to minimize risk and motivate and retain employees. Saylor & Hill is based in Oakland, California and can be reached at 510.273.8888, or www.saylorhill.com.