CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Great American Insurance Group's Ocean Marine Division, a recognized leader in both marina and environmental insurance coverage and response, is pleased to offer a new policy endorsement that recognizes the efforts of insured marina owners who achieve and maintain "Clean Marina" status.

"Clean Marina" status is awarded to marinas that take part in environmental programs operated under the auspices of their state governments. Specifically, the goal of these programs is to contribute to the protection of water quality in order to benefit and protect current facilities and future generations. Those marinas insured by Great American who have achieved this noteworthy status become eligible for $25,000 of professional spill management from the Great American response team and immediate access to this team in case of an emergency. Great American's program is designed to reward business practices that protect our environment and help marina owners manage the risks inherent in their businesses.

About Great American's Ocean Marine Division

Great American's Ocean Marine Division was founded to protect the assets of its customers in the marine industry by offering a vast array of insurance products that anticipate and meet their unique business needs. A team-based approach that focuses on skilled, creative underwriting and claims and loss prevention solutions is the cornerstone of its success. For more information, visit www.GreatamericanOcean.com.


About Great American Insurance Group

Great American Insurance Group's roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses, and in the sale of traditional fixed, indexed and variable annuities and a variety of supplemental insurance products. Great American Insurance Company has received an "A" (Excellent) or higher rating from the A.M. Best Company for over 100 years (most recent rating evaluation effective on March 27, 2009). The members of the Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), also based in Cincinnati, Ohio. AFG's common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol ("AFG").



Great American Insurance Group

Edward Wilmot, 212-510-0135

Divisional Vice President

Ocean Marine Division

ewilmot@gaic.com

Source: Great American Insurance Group