Keenan & Associates Signs Agreement With Common Census, Inc. to Streamline Voluntary Employee Benefits Enrollment.

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TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2003

Keenan & Associates, the largest privately held brokerage firm in California, today announced a technology collaboration with Common Census(R), Inc. to streamline voluntary employee benefits enrollment.

Sean Smith, CEO of Keenan & Associates, says, "This endeavor is part of our expanded business strategy and will bring the various components of benefit selection, communication, education, enrollment and administration together for plan sponsors in one program known as BenefitChoices(sm)."

The BenefitChoices platform combines "best of breed" products from various carriers, customized client communication for both employer-paid and voluntary benefits, Section 125 and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) administration, and multiple-access enrollment technology.

Explains Smith, "Embracing the latest and best technology solutions as part of the BenefitChoices program will allow us to exceed our customers' expectations -- a commitment that underscores Keenan's continued leadership position in the employee benefits industry."

Adds Dan Jund, senior vice president of Voluntary Plans at Keenan, "Common Census brings us the right technological platform at a reasonable cost to achieve our long-term goals and broadens our commitment to our customers."

Common Census President Daniel Freund, says, "We share Keenan's goal of bringing benefit enrollment and administration to any client that wants to streamline their operation and reduce costs. It's the best of both worlds, convenience and security with HR review."

Freund explains, "Common Census offers an online enrollment and administrative system to manage such things as eligibility and update employee information. It's a one-stop destination and secure environment where employees may log in to view benefit statements, obtain forms and initiate enrollment, subject to oversight and approval by HR."

About Keenan & Associates

Keenan & Associates is a full-service brokerage, consulting and TPA firm primarily serving California public schools, public agencies and health care organizations. Keenan's corporate office is located in Torrance, California, with 10 sales offices located throughout California. Founded in 1972, Keenan & Associates is the 24th largest insurance brokerage firm in the United States, and the largest independent brokerage firm in California. Services provided include employee benefits, property & liability, workers compensation, risk management, third-party claims administration, integrated disability, and managed care. For more information about Keenan & Associates, call 1.310.212.3344, or visit http://www.keenanassoc.com.

About Common Census, Inc. (R)

Common Census is based in Westbrook Maine. Common Census offers a suite of products to enroll and manage employee benefits. The company offers its services to insurance companies and brokers that handle life, health or property and casualty lines that are suitable for marketing core and worksite benefits. The company also offers branding for clients in conjunction with software license opportunities. Its flexible platforms allow for enrollment using computer laptops, call centers and the Internet.

For more information about Common Census, call 800.552.7373, visit http://www.commoncensus.com or email them at [e-mail].