S&P Affirms SIAMCO

February 26, 2001

The “AApi” FSR on Sentry Insurance, a Mutual Co. (SIAMCO) was affirmed by S&P. The rating action also applies to related pool members Dairyland Ins. Co. and Middlesex Ins. Co., and fully reinsured affiliates Dairyland County Mutual Ins. Co. of Texas, Patriot General Ins. Co. and Sentry Lloyd’s of TX. New pool member, Sentry Select Ins. Co., and recently acquired, fully reinsured affiliates Rock River Ins. Co. and Sentry Casualty Co. were assigned “AApi” FSRs.