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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 26 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ –

Assurex Global — the world’s largest privately held risk management and
commercial insurance brokerage group — has expanded its worldwide presence
with the addition of an international broker Partner in Bangkok, Thailand.

With independent insurance brokers on six continents, Columbus, Ohio-based
Assurex Global marshals the expertise of over 20,000 experienced industry
professionals generating annual premiums exceeding $19 billion. Assurex Global
delivers seamless global insurance, risk management and employee benefits
products and services from more than 130 offices located in every major city of
the globe. Assurex Global invites only one independent broker per market to
become an Assurex Global Partner. The newest Assurex Global Partner is:

Trafalgar International Ltd.: Founded in 1989, Trafalgar International is
one of Thailand’s leading independent risk management and insurance brokerage
firms. Trafalgar International offers comprehensive brokering services in all
classes of insurance to commercial, individual and professional clients.
Trafalgar’s multi-national and local clients span a broad range of industries
including construction and engineering, power and energy, marine, metals,
telecommunications, hotels and leisure, food and beverage, and financial
institutions.

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2004, Assurex Global is recognized as a
global insurance powerhouse that combines local access with global strength.
"With the addition of our new Partner in Bangkok, Thailand, Assurex Global
Partners are strategically positioned in every major commercial center on the
globe," said Assurex Global President and CEO Jim Hackbarth. "Wherever Assurex
Global clients have assets at risk, an Assurex Global Partner is nearby," noted
Hackbarth.

The Partners of Assurex Global are staffed by more than 20,000 experienced
industry professionals in offices on six continents who generate combined
annual premiums in excess of $19 billion. Assurex Global delivers seamless
global insurance, risk management and employee benefits products and services
from more than 130 independent Partners located in every major city of the
globe. Assurex Global Partners are among the leading independent insurance
agencies in their respective markets. What differentiates Assurex Global from
publicly traded brokers is that Assurex Global Partners are managed by their
owners. Typically employing 100 professionals, Assurex Global Partners deliver
property, casualty, surety, life and employee benefits insurance for large and
small clients. Assurex Global Partners have preferred relationships with many
leading carriers and insurance service providers.

For a complete list of Assurex Global Partners or other information about
Assurex Global, visit www.assurexglobal.com

SOURCE: Assurex Global

CONTACT: Kelli Black,
Assurex Global,
+1-614-410-1720, or
kblack@assurexglobal.com

Web site: http://www.assurexglobal.com