Connective Technologies Announces TEAM-UP Download With Mutual Benefit Group

Houston, TX (Business Wire) March 10, 2004, Connective Technologies, Inc., and Mutual Benefit Group announce the signing of a contract to provide for an Internet-based download of policy information to their agents. "We are continuing to strive to bring to our agency base the latest in download technology, increase the service we provide them, and at the same time reduce our costs for this service," states Donna Patterson, V.P of Personal Lines For Mutual Benefit. "TEAM-UP Download continues to offer carriers the ability to have a choice in their download provider. Without changing the workflow at either the carrier or the agent, TEAM-UP Download allows the carrier the ability to download additional lines of business to their agents without incurring additional costs," states David Hahn, V.P. of Business Development for Connective. "In today's marketplace, carriers are looking at every opportunity to lower their expenses, and TEAM-UP Download is going to play a significant role in that process." About Mutual Benefit Group Mutual Benefit Group, with home offices in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and through its five subsidiary companies, provides property and casualty insurance through independent insurance agents in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Ohio. Additional information about Mutual Benefit Group can be found at: http://www.mutualbenefitgroup.com. About Connective Technologies, Inc. Connective Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of Upload, Inquiry, and Download interface solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry over the past twelve year. Connective has been a pioneer in the development of hybrid and Internet-based interface solution for carriers and their agents. Connective's products fully support ACORD standards. To learn more about the TEAM-UP suite of products and other services, please visit us at www.connectivetech.com,or contact Sales @ 713.690.6789 Ext. 122 or sales@connectivetech.com.