Hallmark Financial Services E&S Carrier Expands Into Texas, Louisiana

December 16, 2008

Hallmark Financial Services Inc. (Hallmark), based in Fort Worth, Texas, reported its subsidiary TGA Insurance Managers Inc. (TGA) will start issuing excess and surplus lines policies through its affiliate Hallmark Specialty Insurance Company (HSIC) in Texas and Louisiana, beginning Jan. 1, 2009,

TGA has operated as a product developer and underwriter since 1978. Hallmark acquired the company in 2006.

Hallmark Specialty Insurance Company is rated "A-" (Excellent) VIII by A.M. Best and domiciled in Oklahoma.

Source: Hallmark Financial Services Inc., www.hallmarkgrp.com