A.M. Best affirmed its “A” (Excellent) financial strength rating of Employers Reinsurance Corporation (ERC). The company assigned a stable outlook to its rating. In a press release dated March 31, 2005, Ron Pressman, president and CEO of GE Insurance Solutions, said “We are pleased that A.M. Best has acknowledged in our discussions the tremendous strength of our investment portfolio, our strong capital level, our market presence and GE’s substantial support.” For a copy of the complete press release, please contact Mark Troutman, president of Summit Re, at 260-469-3010 or mtroutman@summit-re.com.