U.S. RE Names Smith to Information Tech Post

PEARL RIVER, NY--(Marketwire - October 1, 2008) - William R. Smith has been appointed Group Manager-Information Technology at U.S. RE Companies, Inc., the international financial services firm, Richard Davies, Senior Vice President-Chief Financial Officer, announced.

"Bill Smith is an accomplished professional with more than 15 years of diverse experience in IT management," Davies said. "We're pleased to have his expertise as the Company grows." Smith has been responsible for network installation / administration and software deployment at J. P. Morgan Chase, Corsearch, Inc., and other New York companies.

Smith will oversee computer and Internet support services for The U.S. RE Group, including U.S. RE Corporation, the worldwide reinsurance broker; Uni-Ter Underwriting Management Corp., managing general underwriter in the healthcare industry; Uni-Ter Claims Services Corporation; Uni-Ter Risk Management Services; Uni-Ter International Insurance Company, Ltd.; and U.S. RE Securities, LLC, investment banking.

Smith holds an Associate in Science degree with honors from Charter Oak State College. He also graduated from Suffolk Technical Institute with a major in Computer Programming and Operations. As a Petty Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, he managed on-line computer operations through satellite networks of Coastal Rescue Stations.

Contact Information: For more information, contact: Mechlin Moore U.S. RE Public Affairs 845-920-7081