NU Online News Service, Sept. 14, 2:22 p.m. E.D.T

The Target Markets Program Administrators Association announced that four additional program carriers have joined the group--Admiral Insurance Company, General Star Management Company, State National Companies and Torus Insurance Company.

Joining a roster of nearly 60 carrier members, each of the four are expected to participate in the Association's Tenth Annual Summit next month in Scottsdale, Ariz., the Delaware-based group announced.

"It is truly exciting to have achieved an active membership above 315 program agencies and companies during our first decade", said Bill Kronenberg, president of the TMPAA.

"Even with the tough economy in recent years, the association continues to grow steadily. The addition of these four markets helps ensure our continued growth, and provides more program business opportunities for our members".

Ray Scotto, TMPAA executive director, said that access to program carrier decision makers at our annual meetings is a core benefit of TMPAA Membership, noting that the October meeting will include a "Carrier Meet-and-Greet" event.

"The meet-and-greet allows our program specialists to get a snapshot of the possible partnerships available with all of our 57 carrier members, including these four new markets," Mr. Scotto said.

TMPAA also announced that Rudolph Guiliani will make the keynote address at the Annual Summit, scheduled for Oct. 18-20. In addition, Kevin Kelley, CEO of Ironshore Inc., will give an address on the state of the industry.

More information is available at www.targetmarkets.com