Custard Promotes Marsha Adkins to TPA Regional Manager

Atlanta, GA - May 1, 2005- Custard is pleased to announce today the promotion of Marsha Adkins to the position of TPA Regional Manager.

Since she joined CIA in July of 2004, Adkins has served as the Branch Manager for the Atlanta TPA office. In her new position, she will spearhead the company's TPA expansion efforts as well as oversee our current locations in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Kansas City, San Antonio, New York City and Atlanta.

With over 30 years of insurance experience, Adkins has gained expertise in multi-line claims management, safety management, underwriting, and financial services. Twenty years of her career were with Argonaut Insurance Company where she served as Claims Manager, Southeast Division Manager, and Regional Vice President.

Brian Shove, President of CIA states, "Ms Adkins was very successful in her position as Branch Manager of the Atlanta TPA office. She continually proves herself to be a valued member of the Custard Team and we look forward to her continued success at the Regional level."

Marsha Adkins can be reached at her office in Atlanta:

One Dunwoody Park
Suite 204
Atlanta, GA 30338
Tel: (800) 443-8403
Fax: (800) 443-8414
E-mail: madkins@custard.com

About Custard
Custard Insurance Adjusters, Inc. is one of the largest independent loss adjusting companies in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Custard has over 600 employees and 240 offices serving the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. The company is the largest, privately held adjusting company offering true multi-line services that include casualty, liability and property claims management as well as personal and commercial transportation services. Custard's specialty divisions also provide services in the areas of third party administration, catastrophe, environment, international, investigation, litigation, subrogation, marine, and warranty & inspection services.

News Contact:
Susan Meadows
Custard Insurance Adjusters, Inc.
smeadows@custard.com