ATLANTA, Nov. 5, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon Insurance Agency, an operating unit of First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN - News), is supplementing its staff with the addition of two insurance professionals to help serve Atlanta and the surrounding area.

Jason Wright will work in employee benefits after spending four years with an insurance carrier working with large group clients and prospects. Wright is joined by Chris Anderson.

``Jason's carrier experience will bring a broad breadth of understanding that will enable him to provide solutions to the growing issues employers face in providing competitive benefit packages that are cost effective to help them retain and recruit talent,'' said John Langsfeld, president of First Horizon Insurance Agency.

Langsfeld said Anderson will focus on personal insurance needs, including auto, home and umbrella insurance policies and will comparison shop the products for clients through the many insurance companies First Horizon insurance represents.

Wright and Anderson will be supported by an accomplished team of account managers. They will serve their clients on an ongoing basis and address their unique risk management and insurance needs.

About First Horizon Insurance Agency

First Horizon Insurance Agency is one of the agencies that comprise First Horizon Insurance (FHI) and offers auto, home, bonds, commercial insurance, medical malpractice and employee benefits to clients throughout the Southeast. FHI is part of the First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN - News) family of companies. First Horizon companies have been recognized as some of the nation's best employers by AARP and Working Mother magazines. First Horizon Insurance Agency was established in 1926 as Merritt and McKenzie.

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