BOTHELL, WA--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 7, 2008 -- Vertafore, Inc., a provider of market-leading software and services to the insurance industry, today announced that it teamed up with the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) as a global sponsor. The WTIA is North America's largest statewide association of technology companies, IT departments and individual technology professionals. WTIA's membership is comprised of some of the top technology companies, influential executives, innovators and entrepreneurs in Washington State.

"The WTIA plays an important role in facilitating the exchange of ideas among innovators," said Euan Menzies, president and CEO of Vertafore. "Vertafore's support of the WTIA reflects our commitment to the advancement of Washington's technology initiatives and we look forward to collaborating with them."

"The WTIA is pleased to welcome Vertafore as a global sponsor. We look forward to their leadership and contributions toward furthering the development of Washington's economic success," said Ken Myer, president and CEO of WTIA.

The WTIA serves more than 1,000 member companies representing more than 100,000 employees in Washington State. The association is a catalyst for sharing expertise, fostering collaboration, delivering key business services and advancing the value and global impact of technology companies doing business in Washington. Other global partners include Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Microsoft, Regence BlueShield, Sun Microsystems and Wells Fargo Insurance Services.

About Vertafore, Inc.

Vertafore is the leading provider of software and information to the entire insurance industry including independent agents, brokers, wholesalers and carriers. Through Vertafore's principal operating entities -- AMS Services, ImageRight, SilverPlume and Sircon -- Vertafore leverages a unique industry presence to deliver meaningful solutions -- powerful technology, critical information and robust insights to help organizations effectively respond to business challenges and capture new opportunities. Vertafore's solutions have helped more than 15,000 customers and 150,000 users gain a competitive advantage to accelerate their business performance. For more information about Vertafore and its operating entities, please visit www.vertafore.com.

AMS Services, ImageRight, SilverPlume and Sircon are trademarks of Vertafore, Inc. The names of actual companies, business units and products mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.

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     Nanci Taplett
     Vertafore
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