TEAM-UP Download Contract Announced Between Connective Technologies and Consumers Insurance

Houston, TX (Business Wire) January 29, 2004, Connective Technologies, Inc. and Consumers Insurance today announced the signing of a contract to provide Internet-based download of policy information to their agents. "Consumers Insurance will continue to invest in technology that will allow us to expand our services to our agency partners. TEAM-UP Download is an example of that investment", says James Sullivan, CIO of Consumers Insurance. "TEAM-UP Download is providing carriers, such as Consumers Insurance, a cost contained option for providing full policy downloads to their agents. It includes the additional ability to allow agents to retrieve their archived data, down to the policy level, in real-time without having to call the carrier to reload the archive" states Brendan Hilton, VP of Product Development of Connective Technologies, Inc. TEAM-UP Download can be initiated by the agent as either a scheduled task, or by clicking on an icon on the desktop. About Consumers Insurance Located in Murfreesboro, TN, Consumers Insurance was founded by a group of Tennessee independent insurance agents. Its primary focus is personal and commercial auto policies. Additional information about Consumers Insurance can be found at http://www.ciusa.com. About Connective Technologies, Inc. Connective Technologies, Inc. has been a leading provider of interface solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry over the past twelve years. Connective has been a pioneer in the development of hybrid and internet-based interface solutions (upload, inquiry, and download) for carriers and their agents. Connective's products fully support ACORD standards. To learn more about TEAM-UP and other Connective products and services, contact Sales @ 713.690.6789 Ext. 122 or sales@connectivetech.com.