Peerless Insurance Safe Schools ™ to organize seminars in N

                                          School officials to learn more about educator sexual misconduct deterrent

Keene, NH - March 10 2009 - Peerless Insurance, Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, holds five seminars free safety in schools in New Hampshire and Vermont between April 7 and April 9.

Designed for directors, principals, resource officers, risk managers and the school, the seminars are open to all school officials and include discussion of educators of sexual misconduct, the aggressor and victim profiles, as well as information on the development, implementation, and communicate a sexual harassment policy.

May school officials pre-register for one of the following seminars:

      Tuesday, April 7, Doubletree Hotel - Burlington, Vermont, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm; 
      Wednesday, April 8th, Holiday Inn Express - Brattleboro, Vermont, from 8:30 to 11:00;
      Wednesday, April 8 Highlander Inn - Manchester, NH, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm;
      Thursday, April 9, The Margate on Winnipesaukee - Laconia, NH, from 8:30 to 11:00;
      Thursday, April 9, Holiday Inn - Portsmouth, NH, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
"These seminars allow schools to measure the effectiveness of their preparation and procedures. Schools have a responsibility to know who they hire, remove opportunities for harassment, and recognize the indicators of violence, "said Steve deigie, director of loss prevention, Liberty Mutual Agency Markets. "There are many things that can be done to improve safety, security and reporting. It begins with an attentive, well trained staff and the implementation and enforcement of strong policies and practices .

With over two decades to provide schools with comprehensive insurance coverage, Peerless Insurance is dedicated to the mission to help schools become places of learning safer. Contrary to public perception, school violence and sexual misconduct are not the most prevalent risk schools. According to data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, approximately four million students are injured at school each year. Injuries are more likely to occur on playgrounds, sports fields, gyms, shops and during classes. Falls are the most common cause of the school associated with injuries resulting from hospitalization.

More than 300 school districts or private schools in northern New England have Peerless insurance coverage and access to specialized school loss prevention services through its Center for Security Consulting in schools. Schools receive increased risk management, management consulting and training on site. They can also access the Network Security Advantage ™, a team of professionals who offer quality products, advice and solutions to complex security and risks of common schools, including:

      Bleacher and playground safety and inspection;
      Boutique professional equipment evaluations;
      Science laboratory safety and chemical storage assessments;
      The facilities and equipment athletic evaluations;
      Kitchens and restoration evaluations;
      AED on site equipment;
      School Violence Prevention
      Background checks of school employees and volunteers; 
      Molestation awareness and prevention;
      Decision Driving ™ Professional for school bus drivers and
To register for one of the next Peerless Insurance Safe Schools Seminars, contact Ms. Patricia Marcus at 800-542-5385, ext. 84395 or send an e-mail @ patricia.marcus pair-ins.com.

About Peerless Insurance

With underwriting companies dating back to 1901, Peerless Insurance offers property and casualty products, including a complete set of commercial guarantees, distributed only through appointed independent agents. Based in Keene, New Hampshire, Peerless Insurance offers insurance products in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Peerless Insurance is part of Liberty Mutual Agency Markets, a division of Liberty Mutual Group, consisting of property and damages and insurance specialist who distribute their products and services primarily through independent agents and brokers. Liberty Mutual Group ranks 94 on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations based on 2007 revenues. The company has financial strength rating of A (Excellent) by AM Best Company, A2 (Good) from Moody's Investors Service and A-(strong) by Standard & Poor's.

Contact:

Christopher Goetcheus, 774-279-5923
or pair-Christopher.Goetcheus @ ins.com