New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners Honors High Point Auto Insurance Chief Financial Officer

- Linda Schwabenbauer Garners Women Leader Award -

Red Bank, NJ - March 25, 2009: The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) presented High Point Auto Insurance's Chief Financial Officer, Linda Schwabenbauer, with their Women Leader Award at NJAWBO's Salute to Women Leaders Award Dinner celebrating Women's History Month. This award honors women who have demonstrated leadership by supporting women through their corporate diversity efforts to help women succeed.

"High Point is proud to have such a strong leader as Linda Schwabenbauer as our Chief Financial Officer who embodies the spirit and culture of our company," said Jim Tignanelli, President, High Point Auto Insurance. "She is a role model who takes the time to facilitate opportunities for growth for the women in her department and throughout the company."

"All successful business women serve as role models and know the importance of mentorship, both in reaching our own goals and in helping others to realize their own potential. It is an honor to be recognized by an organization such as NJAWBO that facilitates programs formalizing that role," said Linda Schwabenbauer, honoree.

"NJAWBO is honored to recognize Linda Schwabenbauer for her support of women in the business world as well as her willingness and desire to help women to succeed in every environment", said Patricia R. Carley, Esq., State President, NJAWBO.

High Point Auto Insurance (www.highpointins.com) is one of the largest auto insurance companies exclusively serving New Jersey customers. Customer Service is #1 for High Point customers. High Point Auto Insurance is a Plymouth Rock Managed Company and is underwritten by High Point Property and Casualty Insurance Company, 331 Newman Springs Road, Suite 304, Red Bank, NJ 07701-5692.

The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) is the oldest statewide organization in New Jersey with a mission to address the concerns and issues of business ownership by women. The organization's objectives are to encourage and support business ownership by women, enable women business owners to network, provide a legislative voice for the interests of women-owned businesses, and provide entrepreneurial training and assistance. For further information about NJAWBO or the Women's Business Center, visit the organization's Web site at www.njawbo.org.