Formed in October 1998, and headquartered
in Hartford, Connecticut, Guilford Specialty Group, Inc. ("GSG") operates primarily
on a brokerage basis through contracted producers and generally targets risks that
are larger and more complex than those underwritten by Burlington Insurance Group. Admitted
and non-admitted coverages are provided through First Financial Insurance Company,
The Burlington Insurance Company, Alamance Insurance Company and Guilford Insurance
Company.