Philadelphia Insurance Companies Believes in 'Giving Back through Fitness'

Running in the Rain for CHOP 


BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Sept. 28  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Philadelphia Insurance Companies (NASDAQ:PHLY), Bala Cynwyd, PA, sponsored the 2008 Parkway Run/Walk benefiting The Cancer Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the nation's premier pediatric oncology program. Despite the rain, more than 1,500 runners & walkers (including 50 PHLY employees and their family members) participated in the event. Following the 5k run, PHLY employees presented the check for $65,000 to Dr. John Maris MD, Director of Hematology/Oncology at CHOP.

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Commenting on PHLY's commitment to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, President & CEO James J. Maguire, Jr., said: "We continue to support the battle against childhood cancer and are proud to be a sponsor of the Parkway Run for the fifth consecutive year. As an industry leader, we feel a strong responsibility to give back to our community. I applaud our employees' efforts and commitment to CHOP demonstrated by their participation in the Parkway run despite the inclement weather."

In operation since 1962, PHLY designs, markets, and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products incorporating value added coverages and services for select industries. The Company, whose commercial lines insurance subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A1 for insurance financial strength by Moody's Investors Services, is nationally recognized as a member of Ward's Top 50, Forbes' Platinum 400 list of America's Best Big Companies and Forbes' 100 Best Mid-Cap Stocks in America. The organization has 47 offices strategically located across the United States to provide superior service.

To locate your nearest office or for more information, visit us on the web at http://www.phly.com/ or contact Susie Maguire at 610-206-7857. 

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DATASOURCE: Philadelphia Insurance Companies



CONTACT:  Susie Maguire, Director of Corporate Communications & Public

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