FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DO YOU KNOW A TEACHER WHO HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A
TEACHER OF THE YEAR?

Teachers’ Insurance Plan™ (in California, underwritten by Response
Insurance Company) honors teachers in its service area

Meriden , CT - December 28, 2004 - Do you know a teacher who excels in motivating students to learn and getting communities involved in schools? If so, nominate this person for Teachers' Insurance Plan Teacher of the Year. One teacher, in each of Teachers’ Insurance Plan’s service states of California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois Maryland, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize. Also, one national winner will be chosen from the state winners to receive special recognition and a $2,500 travel certificate that can be used toward any type of travel booked within one year of receipt of the award.

Nomination forms can be found online at www.teachers.com. Any educator in one of Teachers’ states is eligible. To nominate an educator, or yourself, tell Teachers’ Insurance Plan, in 250 words or less, why this teacher should be the Teacher of the Year. Nominees will be judged on their ability to motivate students, their special talents, experience and any awards or recognitions they have received. Deadline for submissions is February 28, 2005. In addition to the cash prize for the winning teachers, the schools that employ the winning teachers will receive $500 each to use for purchasing school supplies, equipment or for enrichment programs.

“Great teachers often go unrecognized by everyone except their students,” said Steve Oakley, Vice President Business Development. “Our Teacher of the Year program provides the opportunity for individuals to bring these teachers to the forefront and give them the broader recognition they deserve.”

Currently operating in 12 states, Teachers’ Insurance Plan™ offers low auto insurance premiums and additional discounts which could result in members’ saving on average $440*.

The program also offers several services not common among other insurance programs:

• Teachers' RoadAssist*, which provides discounts and emergency services from more than 30,000 pre-screened, pre-qualified towing and roadside service vendors in the United States and Canada at no additional cost to members.
  
• A Scholastic Assistance Program that makes a donation to schools’ designated programs for every educational employee in those schools requesting a free automobile insurance quote, regardless of whether an actual purchase is made. Educators can visit www.teachers.com for more information or to sign up for this program..
  
• A quarterly “ChalkTalk” newsletter containing articles on education issues, as well as tips on automobile safety and maintenance.
  
• Teachers.com, a Web site with downloadable safety booklets and policy forms, plus facilities for making payments and submitting claims online.