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Meadors, Adams & Lee and the Hanover to Offer 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' McCully Family Advice and Insurance

August 22, 2008

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Meadors, Adams & Lee and The Hanover Insurance Group today announced that they will work together to offer insurance advice and one-year of homeowners insurance coverage to the McCully family of Bigelow, Arkansas which recently received the thrilling news that it will be granted a home makeover by "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The Little Rock episode will air this fall, Sundays 8/7c on ABC.

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"As Meadors, Adams & Lee approaches its 100-year anniversary, we are proud to be able to help the McCully family assess and address their insurance needs," said Andrew Meadors, partner, Meadors, Adams & Lee. "Helping the local community has always been a priority for our agency. Helping the McCully family protect their new assets through the right homeowners insurance, is in line with that tradition."

With a tradition of excellence dating back to 1909, Meadors, Adams & Lee is actively involved in making the local community of Little Rock a better place through many initiatives, including the agency's involvement with the Boys & Girls Club, Downtown Partnership, Riverfest and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's Race for the Cure.

"It is amazing to me every time I see communities come together to help a perfect stranger. Contributions like these are perfect examples of the generosity that we see from the community," said Diane Korman, Senior Producer, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. "This is what America is all about and I am proud to be a part of it."

A leading insurance provider for individuals, families and businesses, The Hanover and its employees have a long, proud history of giving back to the communities in which the company does business. When "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" made plans to help a family in Begelow, it was an easy choice to partner with Meadors, Adams & Lee, which is known for its strong community involvement, as well.

"We are very excited to be given the opportunity to partner with Meadors, Adams & Lee and contribute to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's incredible gift to this family," said Herb Schwartz, regional vice president at The Hanover. "It is our hope that our offer of assistance to ensure they receive a homeowners insurance policy that meets their needs, brings peace of mind to this family, helping them to go through this wonderful experience knowing that they will not have to worry about insuring their new home for the next year."

About The Hanover

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG), based in Worcester, Mass., is the holding company for a group of insurers that includes The Hanover Insurance Company, also based in Worcester; Citizens Insurance Company of America, headquartered in Howell, Mich., and their affiliates. The Hanover offers a wide range of property and casualty products and services to individuals, families and businesses through an extensive network of independent agents, and has been meeting its obligations to its agent partners and their customers for more than 150 years. Taken as a group, The Hanover ranks among the top 40 property and casualty insurers in the United States. For more information, please visit www.hanover.com.

About Meadors, Adams & Lee

Locally owned and operated since 1909, Meadors, Adams & Lee insures better tomorrows by protecting property and peace of mind. The agency's goal is to be large enough to give customers the options they need, yet small enough to give them the attention that they deserve. The agency knows that local individuals and businesses need insurance protection that they can depend on, from a representative that they can trust. That outstanding professional service is why Meadors, Adams & Lee is the clear choice for commercial and personal insurance. For more information, please visit www.meadorsadams.com.

About ABC-TVs Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), is entering its 6th season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Conrad Rickettes is the executive producer; and David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA.

    CONTACTS:
    Investor Relations            Media Relations
    Sujata MutalikAmy Lynn Baneksmutalik@hanover.comabanek@hanover.com
    (508) 855-3457                (508) 855-4486

SOURCE The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

Contact: Investor Relations, Sujata Mutalik, +1-508-855-3457, smutalik@hanover.com, or Media Relations, Amy Lynn Banek, +1-508-855-4486, abanek@hanover.com, both of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.