LINDA DE FRANCESCO TO HEAD APPRAISAL UNIT AT ATLANTIC MUTUAL COMPANIES

MADISON, NJ -- Linda De Francesco of Chatham, N.J. has been named Manager of Residential Evaluations at Atlantic Mutual Companies here.

An expert in fine home appraisals for more than a decade, Ms. De Francesco is responsible for Atlantic Mutual's new Fine Homes Appraisal Department providing qualified home appraisers selected and trained by Atlantic Mutual to conduct residential appraisals of high value homes.

She is leading a team of specialists with broad experience in a number of critical areas including architectural and interior design, the fine arts and collectibles and the essentials of fire protection and home security unique to fine homes.

Prior to joining Atlantic Mutual, Ms. De Francesco had developed and managed high value appraisal programs for property casualty companies in Canada and an appraisal Website for National Appraisal Services, Inc. in Ontario.

About The Atlantic Companies

The Atlantic Companies, also known as Atlantic Mutual, is a group of diversified financial services companies with a Wall Street heritage dating back to 1842. The group is widely known for the Atlantic Master Plan insurance program, which is designed specifically for affluent individuals and sold through a select group of independent agents. The Atlantic Companies acts as a property-casualty insurer, manages claims for commercial insurance, and helps other business partners target profitable niches in the insurance marketplace. Additional information about The Atlantic Companies and the Atlantic Master Plan can be found at www.atlanticmasterplan.com.


Contact: Peter G. Scott
Corporate Marketing & Communications
973-408-6044