Former Acordia Executive to Accelerate Recruitment
And Talent Development Efforts at Insurance Brokerage Firm

Tuesday, September 30, 2008, Paramus, NJ - Peggy McGrane has joined The NIA Group, LLC as the firm’s Human Resources Director. In her new role, Peggy is charged with accelerating the insurance broker’s professional recruitment, development and retention efforts as NIA looks to expand its enterprise along the Northeast Corridor and Mid Atlantic Region.

Peggy, who began her career with insurance broker Alexander & Alexander of New York, possesses nearly 30 years experience in the insurance industry and human resources profession. She was previously Vice President and National Human Resource Director of Acordia, Inc (Wells Fargo Insurance) in Chicago. Most recently, she served as an independent consultant, providing professional counsel to clients on critical HR practice and policy issues.

“The NIA Group is pleased to welcome Peggy McGrane to the company,” says Kevin Conboy, CEO of the 82-year old insurance brokerage firm.  “During my tenure at Acordia, I worked closely with Peggy, and she excels at helping companies in growth mode to discover, develop and recruit key talent at all levels of the organization.”

NIA currently ranks among Business Insurance magazine’s top 35 brokerage firms as per its 2007 rankings.

About The NIA Group:

Headquartered in Paramus, NJ, The NIA Group, LLC is one of the largest privately held brokerages in the country that provides commercial and personal insurance, risk management and employee benefits services through its offices in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Florida. For more information about The NIA Group, please visit www.niagroup.com or contact Kim Keating at 201.336.1344.