►       Founded in 1961

►       Based in Frederick, Maryland

►       Wholly owned subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

►       Ratings: “A+” by A.M. Best and “AA” by “Standard & Poor’s

►       Web-site: www.avemco.com

►       Specialty Insurance since 1974

►       Based in Houston, Texas with international offices in Bermuda, Spain and U.K.

►       Operations include life, property & casualty insurance companies, underwriting agencies and intermediaries

►       Specializes in group life, accident and health, general aviation, property, marine and energy, diversified financial products and other specialty insurance and reinsurance

►       Ratings:  “A+” by A.M. Best and “AA” by Standard & Poor’s

►       $5 billion total assets and shareholder equity of almost $1 billion

►       NYSE traded (symbol: HCC)

►       $1.6 billion market capitalization

►       Web-site:  www.hcch.com