American Family Signs New Exclusive Deal with Solera

American Family Signs New Exclusive Deal with Solera

October 18, 2006

Partnership Represents the Largest Agreement in Industry History

    SAN RAMON, Calif., Oct. 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Solera announced today that American Family Mutual
Insurance Company has selected Audatex, a Solera Company,
as its vehicle direct repair claims management and
technology partner.  American Family, the third-largest
mutual property and casualty insurer in the nation, has
decided to switch to Audatex solutions for its vehicle
repair claims technology, covering more than 2,700 users. 
The deal represents an expansion of the current American
Family relationship with Solera. It marks the beginning of
a new era of partnership in the industry, with carriers
looking to combine technology, consulting and shared
services in one integrated offering. It is the fourth
agreement Audatex has signed with a top 10 insurance
carrier in the U.S. alone since Solera's acquisition of
Audatex.  

    "At American Family, our commitment is to provide
the best claim service we can to our customers," said
Dan Cunningham, Auto Operations Director for American
Family.  "Proper technology solutions, combined with
customer-focused employees, help us meet that commitment by
streamlining service-delivery methods and providing us
meaningful data we can use to take our performance to an
even higher level."

    "Our focus on American Family demonstrates the
value of Solera's vision," said Tony Aquila, Founder,
Chairman, and CEO of Solera, Inc.  "By delivering
consulting, shared services, and claims technology, we have
a unique, intimate understanding of American Family and
their trading partners.  Through this understanding, we
deliver tailored products and services that provide
unequalled quality and value at a competitive price."

    About Audatex

    Audatex, a Solera Company, delivers the industry's most
comprehensive, integrated suite of applications for claims
processing, estimating, shop and yard management, and
business analytics for performance management. Our
solutions help insurance carriers, collision repair shops
and automotive recyclers automate core business processes,
streamline workflow with industry partners, and manage
performance. Solera's operating companies employ over 2,000
associates in over 40 countries, and have a global network
of over 50,000 customers. The Solera companies include
Audatex in the United States, Canada, and in more than 35
additional international markets, Informex in Belgium,
Sidexa in France, ABZ in The Netherlands, and Hollander
serving the North American recycling market.  

    For more information, please contact:

     Eric Chang 
     Audatex
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

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