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Date:6/12/2008

BLIS underwriting process, which is highly selective. Only the highest quality bariatric surgeons are eligible to become a BLIS surgeon. Since their first case in December of 2006, BLIS has provided protection on over 750 bariatric cases and has paid on behalf of BLIS surgeons over $2,400,000 in medical bills that would otherwise have been the responsibility of the individual patient.

"This agreement will allow BLIS to continue to grow and support bariatric surgeons with the financial protection they need in order to protect those who need it most -- the cash paying patient risking it all to gain access to life saving bariatric surgery," said Regi Schindler, President and CEO of BLIS, Inc. "Our mission is to improve access to weight loss surgery. The financial strength and security of United Specialty Insurance Company will help BLIS to deliver its proven solution across the entire bariatric market thus ensuring surgeons throughout the U.S. are able to offer patients the access they need."

About BLIS(TM)BLIS is a privately held company headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon with an insurance services office in Bloomington, MN and a wholly owned insurance entity based in Grand Cayman. BLIS provides insurance, patient financing and professional consulting services through a network of related business entities and industry partners. More information is at http://www.bliscompany.com or Regi Schindler at (503) 342-2444 or rschindler@bliscompany.com

About United Specialty Insurance Company

United Specialty Insurance Company is an excess and surplus lines carrier and has an A.M. Best 'A' (Excellent) rating. USIC is a part of the State National group of insurance companies with headquarters in Fort Worth, TX. More information is at http://www.statenational.com.

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