Warwick, NY – January 19, 2006

Sara C. Werling, of Seely & Durland, has earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) following her successful completion of an insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors.

The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors, headquartered in Austin, TX, is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to professional insurance education. Its continuing education program is conducted in all states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Currently over 27,000 agents and insurance professionals throughout the country have received the CIC designation and The Society expects this number to increase.

“The CIC designation and other continuing education certifications are what set independent agents, like Seely & Durland, apart from the price-driven, 1-800 or internet insurance companies,” stated Stuart Durland. “Individuals who hold the CIC designation have demonstrated their professional competence through a combination of experience, formal training and a series of comprehensive written examinations focusing on all major fields of insurance, insurance management and agency operations. This means that when clients call Seely & Durland, they can be sure that they are working with licensed and educated insurance professionals, not telemarketers.”

At the same time, Dana DeGroat has received her insurance agent’s license.

“Dana is the office receptionist at Seely & Durland; she plays a very important role in welcoming and directing clients and prospects to the various agents in our company who can help meet their insurance needs,” explained Durland. “Dana’s hard work to earn her insurance agent’s license demonstrates the top priority we place on ongoing education at Seely & Durland to ensure that all of our employees are educated, licensed and up- to-date on the ever-changing insurance industry. We congratulate both Sara and Dana on their accomplishments and are delighted that they are part of the Seely & Durland family.”