Digital Insurance Partners With Atlanta-based Broker The Benefit Company To Service Small Businesses

ATLANTA (January 15, 2002) -- Digital Insurance Inc., a health insurance partner for small businesses and individuals, has entered into a partnership with Atlanta-based The Benefit Company, an employee benefits consulting firm, to act as a co-broker on small group health insurance business.

Under the agreement, Digital Insurance will manage The Benefit Company’s small group health insurance customers. The Benefit Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham-based Highland Capital Holding Corporation, one of the nation’s fastest growing networks of high-end financial services firms.

Contracted with some of the nation’s top carriers, Digital Insurance combines tradition offline support, with a central call center staffed with licensed health insurance professionals, and technology, instant online access to quotes and plan details, to provide more value to small business customers. Digital Insurance helps simplify the time-intensive process of researching health plans by providing a comprehensive resource that allows small businesses to conveniently access quality health insurance options.

"This partnership is another example of how Digital Insurance is using technology to better serve the small business community," said Tom Usilton, president and chief executive officer of Digital Insurance. "Digital Insurance is committed to providing not only convenient access to quality health coverage from top carriers, but also outstanding customer service to an increasingly underserved market."

About Digital Insurance

Headquartered in Atlanta, Digital Insurance delivers innovative health and benefits solutions designed specifically for small businesses nationwide. Digital represents the largest market share of small group business, working with brokers, agents and financial services companies to acquire or expand their customer base, as well as improve profitability and efficiencies. Through Digital’s INcompass suite of services, clients gain access to price advantages, an unparalleled range of products and the superior service experienced by large employers. For more information, visit www.digitalinsurance.com.