Esurance Named One of Tampa Bay's Top Places to Work in 2010

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 21, the St. Petersburg Times recognized Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance company, as a 2010 Top Place to Work in the Tampa Bay Area. Of 111 companies that qualified, Esurance was honored as one of the Top Places to Work in the small business category. To determine the results, the Times conducted an online survey in which more than 80% of Esurance Tampa associates participated. They cited open-door policies with supervisors, positive re-enforcement, community/volunteer events, and a small-company environment as a few highlights of working for the organization.

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Vice President of Human Resources, Sandy Hynes, reflected on this recognition by saying, "Our strength is our associates. This is a great honor for Esurance and in particular a great credit to our team in Tampa. Each associate plays an integral role in contributing to the culture here at Esurance. Our associates tell us what's on their minds, and help us implement ideas that build a dynamic and engaging work environment. We could not have achieved this without their hard work and dedication to making Esurance a great place to work."

Esurance associates in Tampa have access to gym membership discounts, immediate eligibility in a tuition reimbursement program, 401(k) matching, a generous charitable gift match program, all-associate events and flex time, in addition to a competitive health and welfare benefits package. They also participate regularly in Esurance Volunteer Days – working with local schools, planting trees, and supporting the LGBT community – and cite this as a source of professional satisfaction.

Throughout all of its offices across the country, Esurance is deeply committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive work environment. As a result, they've scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for the past three years in a row. Additionally, Esurance conducts company-wide surveys in which associates can provide feedback on a variety of things, from benefits to community outreach to work environment, and offer their suggestions for improvement. Senior management reviews the survey results and develops programs and initiatives as a direct result of their ideas.

"The past few years have been tough on many businesses. At Esurance we worked hard to maintain numerous programs and benefits for our associates, including bonuses and merit increases. It's an honor to be recognized as a Top Place to Work among so many other great businesses in the Tampa Bay community," Hynes concluded.

Esurance is profiled along with other top companies at http://www.tampabay.com/specials/2010/reports/best-places-to-work-in-Tampa-Bay/.

For more information on the Esurance Tampa office, please visit: http://www.topworkplaces.com/index.php/company/esurance_tampa.

To find out about current job opportunities with Esurance, visit www.esurance.jobs.

About Esurance

Esurance, a subsidiary of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM), provides personal auto insurance direct to consumers online and through select agents, including sister company, Answer Financial. Esurance is dedicated to constantly improving the way people shop for, buy, and manage their auto insurance. By combining the best of technology with industry know-how, Esurance is able to offer hassle-free coverage with 24/7 customer service and claims handling at competitive prices.

Through Esurance's Web site, www.esurance.com, customers can get instant quotes, view comparison quotes, buy an Esurance policy, and print their insurance card — all in minutes. Esurance also offers policyholders the ability to make policy changes and file claims instantly online, demonstrating its commitment to improving the entire insurance process from quote to claim.

Answer Financial, also a subsidiary of White Mountains, is one of the largest personal insurance agencies in the country. Answer Financial offers comparison quotes and provides auto and property insurance from more than a dozen top-rated insurance companies through its Web site, www.answerfinancial.com, and over the phone.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

The press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included or referenced in this release which address activities, events or developments which we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements.  The words "will," "believe," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "predict" and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to White Mountains':

• changes in adjusted book value per share or return on equity;
• business strategy;
• financial and operating targets or plans;
• incurred losses and the adequacy of its loss and loss adjustment expense reserves and related reinsurance;
• projections of revenues, income (or loss), earnings (or loss) per share, dividends, market share or other financial forecasts;
• expansion and growth of our business and operations; and
• future capital expenditures.

These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by White Mountains in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate in the circumstances.  However, whether actual results and developments will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, including:

• the risks associated with Item 1A of White Mountains' 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K;
• claims arising from catastrophic events, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods or terrorist attacks;
• the continued availability of capital and financing;
• general economic, market or business conditions;
• business opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to it and pursued;
• competitive forces, including the conduct of other property and casualty insurers and reinsurers;
• changes in domestic or foreign laws or regulations, or their interpretation, applicable to White Mountains, its competitors or its clients;
• an economic downturn or other economic conditions adversely affecting its financial position;
• recorded loss reserves subsequently proving to have been inadequate;
• action taken by rating agencies from time to time, such as financial strength or credit ratings downgrades or placing ratings on negative watch;
• other factors, most of which are beyond White Mountains' control.

Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by White Mountains will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, White Mountains or its business or operations. White Mountains assumes no obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE Esurance

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