Sentry Insurance: Peter G. McPartland joins Sentry Insurance

Contact: Mary Weller

Sentry Insurance

1800 North Point Drive

Stevens Point, WI 54481

(715) 346-6779

Dale Schuh, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Sentry Insurance a Mutual Company, announced today that Peter G. McPartland will join Sentry Insurance in August as Sentry’s President and Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. McPartland is a seasoned executive with over 30 years experience in the insurance industry. He has held positions with Aetna, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company and worked a number of years in Wisconsin with General Casualty Company. His most recent position was President and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Eagle Insurance, San Diego, a subsidiary of Liberty Mutual Group.

“I am pleased that Pete has chosen to join us at Sentry,” said Mr. Schuh. “We welcome his return to Wisconsin, where Pete spent many years with General Casualty. He knows our industry well and will be a valuable addition to the Sentry organization.”

Sentry Insurance a Mutual Company, Stevens Point, Wisconsin is one of the nation’s leading insurance companies. Founded in 1904, Sentry and its subsidiaries provide property and casualty insurance, life insurance, annuities and retirement programs for businesses and individuals throughout the United States.