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[NATIONAL CITY LOGO]                                               EXHIBIT 10.17
Leasing Corporation

                        MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT

                                                                        No.12313

This is a MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT between NATIONAL CITY LEASING
CORPORATION, a Kentucky corporation, whose principal office is located at 101
South Fifth Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202 ("NATIONAL CITY") and SAFE AUTO
INSURANCE COMPANY, a(n) Ohio corporation whose principal office is located at
3883 E Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213-1129 ("LESSEE").

1.   LEASE. National City agrees to lease to Lessee and Lessee agrees to lease
from National City, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the
items of personal property (the "EQUIPMENT") described in each Equipment
Schedule (a "SCHEDULE") executed and delivered by the parties hereto from time
to time and incorporating the terms of this Master Equipment Lease Agreement by
reference therein (the "LEASE"). The terms "AGREEMENT", "HEREOF", "HEREIN", and
"HEREUNDER", when used in this Lease, shall mean this Lease, each Schedule and
any schedule thereto. This Agreement constitutes an agreement of lease and
nothing herein contained shall be construed as conveying to Lessee any right,
title, or interest in the Equipment except as lessee only. The parties agree
that this Lease is a "FINANCE LEASE" as defined in Section 2A-103(g) of the
Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC"). Lessee acknowledges either (a) that Lessee has
reviewed and approved any written Supply Contract (as defined in UCC Section
2/4-103(y)) covering the Equipment purchased from the Supplier (as defined in
UCC Section 2A-103(x)) thereof for lease to Lessee or (b) that National City has
informed or advised Lessee, in writing, either previously or by this Lease of
the following: (i) the identity of the Supplier; (ii) that Lessee may have
rights under the Supply Contract; and (iii) that Lessee may contact the Supplier
for a description of any such rights Lessee may have under the Supply Contract.

2.   TERM; ACCEPTANCE; RENT; RETURN. The term of lease of each item of Equipment
shall commence on the date the Lessee accepts the Equipment (the "COMMENCEMENT
DATE") as evidenced by the Certificate of Delivery and Acceptance pertaining to
such Equipment and, unless earlier terminated pursuant to the provisions hereof,
shall continue for the term specified in each Schedule. Lessee's execution and
delivery of a Certificate of Delivery and Acceptance shall constitute Lessee's
irrevocable acceptance of the Equipment covered thereby for all purposes of this
Agreement. Lessee shall pay to National City (at National City's office
specified above, or as National City may otherwise designate), rent as specified
in each Schedule. Each date on which an installment of rent is payable is
hereinafter called a "RENT PAYMENT DATE". As to each Schedule, the first Rent
Payment Date shall be the Rent Payment Date set forth therein, with the
succeeding Rent Payment Dates as set forth therein. In addition, if applicable,
Lessee shall pay interim rent for the period between the Commencement Date and
the first Rent Payment Date, based on a 30-day month and the number of days
between the Commencement Date and the first Rent Payment Date. Lessee shall also
pay to National City, on demand, a late payment charge of 5% of each installment
of rent and any other amount owing hereunder which is not paid when due. Upon
180 days prior written notice, at the expiration or earlier termination of the
term of lease of each item of Equipment leased hereunder, Lessee shall at its
expense return such item to National City at such location as National City may
designate, in the condition required to be maintained by Section 7 hereof or as
required by Rider(s) attached to the applicable Schedule, if any, provided that
Lessee may elect an alternative disposition of the Equipment pursuant to Section
20 hereof.

3.   NO WARRANTIES. Lessee acknowledges that: National City is not the
manufacturer of the Equipment nor the manufacturer's agent nor a dealer therein;
and NATIONAL CITY HAS NOT MADE AND DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY
WHATSOEVER, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS,
CONDITION, DESIGN OR OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT, ITS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, THE QUALITY OR CAPACITY OF THE MATERIALS IN THE EQUIPMENT OR
WORKMANSHIP IN THE EQUIPMENT, NOR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER. Lessee confirms that it has made (or will make) the selection
of each item of Equipment on the basis of its own judgment and expressly
disclaims reliance upon any statements, representations or warranties made by
National City. National City shall not be liable to Lessee for any matter
relating to the ordering, manufacture, purchase, delivery, assembly,
installation, testing, operation or expense of any kind caused by the Equipment.
National City shall not be liable for any consequential damages as that term is
used in UCC Section 2-719(3). National City hereby assigns to Lessee all rights
which National City has or may acquire against any manufacturer, supplier, or
contractor with respect to any warranty and representation relating to the
Equipment leased hereunder. Lessee acknowledges that Lessee has reviewed and
approved the Purchase Order, Supply Contract or Purchase Agreement covering the
Equipment purchased from the vendor or Supplier thereof for lease to Lessee.

4.   EQUIPMENT TO REMAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY; LOCATION; IDENTIFICATION;
INSPECTION. Lessee represents that the Equipment shall be and at all times
remain separately identifiable personal property. Lessee shall, at its
expense, take such action as may be necessary to prevent any third party from
acquiring any right to or interest in the Equipment by virtue of the Equipment
being deemed to be real property or a part of other personal property and shall
indemnify National City against any loss which it may sustain by reason of
Lessee's failure to do so. Except for use of titled transportation equipment in
Lessee's normal course of business or maintenance or repairs permitted or
required in Section 7 hereof, the Equipment may not be removed from the location
specified in the Schedule pertaining thereto without National City's prior
written consent and Lessee's provision of reasonable documentation as requested
by National City. If requested by National City, Lessee shall attach to and
maintain on the Equipment a conspicuous plate or marking disclosing ownership
therein. National City or its representatives may, at reasonable times, inspect
the Equipment.

5.   TAXES; INDEMNITY. Lessee agrees to pay, and to indemnify and hold National
City harmless from, all license fees, assessments, and sales, use, property,
excise and other taxes and charges (other than federal income taxes and taxes
imposed by any other jurisdiction which are based on, or measured by, the net
income of National City) imposed upon or with respect to (a) the Equipment or
any part thereof arising out of or in connection with the shipment of Equipment
or the possession, ownership, use or operation thereof, or (b) this Agreement or
the consummation of the transactions herein contemplated. National City shall
prepare and file any and all returns required in connection with the obligations
which Lessee has assumed under this section, except such filings as National
City may, at its option, direct Lessee to make. Each party shall upon request
furnish the other a copy of any such filing made or governmental invoice
received covering such obligations. Lessee further agrees to assume liability

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for, and to indemnify and hold National City harmless against, all claims,
costs, expenses, damages and liabilities arising from or pertaining to the
manufacture, assembly, installation, ownership, use, possession and operation of
the Equipment, including, without limitation, latent and other defects, whether
or not discoverable by Lessee or any other person, any expense, liability or
loss directly or indirectly related to or arising out of any injury to any
person or tangible or intangible property, whether arising from negligence or
under any theory of strict or absolute liability or any other cause, or any
claim for patent or copyright infringement, together with all legal fees and
expenses reasonably incurred by National City in connection with any liability
asserted against it, whether groundless or otherwise. Lessee shall, and shall
cause all other persons, if any, operating or in possession of the Equipment, to
comply at all times and in all respects with all laws and regulations (whether
federal, state, or local and whether statutory, administrative, judicial, or
other) and with every lawful governmental order (whether administrative or
judicial) pertaining to the operation and use of the Equipment and, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, will, and will cause each such person
to, (i) operate, and use the Equipment in compliance with all Environmental Laws
and handle all Hazardous Materials in compliance therewith, and (ii) comply with
and keep in full effect each approval, certification, license, permit, or other
authorization required by any Environmental Law for the conduct of any activity
upon or within the Equipment, and will indemnify National City from and against
any and all liabilities and any and all fees, costs and expenses arising out of
use of the Equipment.

"ENVIRONMENTAL LAW" means the Clean Air Act (42 USC Section 7401 et seq.),
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 USC
Section 9601 et seq.), the Hazardous Material Transportation Act (49 USC Section
1801 et seq.), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 USC Section 6901
et seq.), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 USC Section 1251 et seq.),
the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 USC Section 2601 et seq.) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 USC Section 651 et seq.), as such laws
have been or hereafter may be amended, and the regulations promulgated pursuant
thereto, and any and all similar present or future federal, state, or local laws
and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto and "HAZARDOUS MATERIAL" means
any chemical, material, or substance which could be detrimental to animal
health, human health, vegetation, the environment or the Equipment which is, or
the disposal, manufacture, release, storage or transport of which is, or
exposure to which is, prohibited, restricted, or otherwise regulated under any
Environmental Law;

The agreements and indemnities contained in this section shall survive the
expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

6.   ASSIGNMENTS; SUBLETTING; ENCUMBRANCES.

(a) LESSEE WILL NOT WITHOUT NATIONAL CITY'S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT, ASSIGN OR
TRANSFER THIS LEASE OR ANY INTEREST HEREIN, OR SUBLEASE OR RELINQUISH POSSESSION
OF, OR CREATE OR SUFFER TO EXIST ANY LIEN, MORTGAGE, SECURITY INTEREST OR
ENCUMBRANCE UPON THE EQUIPMENT.

(b) NATIONAL CITY MAY ASSIGN OR TRANSFER ANY OR ALL OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE
SCHEDULES OR NATIONAL CITY'S INTEREST IN THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT NOTICE TO LESSEE.
ANY ASSIGNEE OF NATIONAL CITY SHALL HAVE ALL OF THE RIGHTS, BUT NONE OF THE
OBLIGATIONS, OF NATIONAL CITY UNDER THIS LEASE AND LESSEE AGREES THAT IT WILL
NOT ASSERT AGAINST ANY ASSIGNEE OF NATIONAL CITY ANY DEFENSE, COUNTERCLAIM, OR
OFFSET THAT LESSEE MAY HAVE AGAINST NATIONAL CITY(LESSEE RESERVES ITS RIGHTS TO
HAVE RECOURSE DIRECTLY AGAINST NATIONAL CITY ON ACCOUNT OF SUCH DEFENSE,
COUNTERCLAIM OR OFFSET). No assignment shall relieve National City of its
obligations, and no assignee shall be required to perform National City's
obligations under this Agreement or under any Schedule except as set forth
herein, it being the intent of National City to assign the benefits but not the
obligations hereunder, Lessee acknowledges that any assignment or transfer by
National City shall not materially change Lessee's duties or obligations under
this Lease nor materially increase the burdens or risks imposed on Lessee.

7.   USE: REPAIRS; ETC. Lessee will cause the Equipment to be operated in
accordance with the manufacturer's or supplier's instructions or manuals by
competent and duly qualified personnel only and in compliance with all laws and
regulations and the insurance policies required to be maintained hereunder.
Lessee shall, at its own cost and expense, enter into and keep in force during
the term hereof a maintenance agreement with the manufacturer of the Equipment
or such other maintenance vendor as may be approved in writing by National City,
to maintain, service and repair the Equipment so as to keep it in as good
operating condition as it was when it first became subject to this Lease,
ordinary wear and tear excepted. National City shall have the right to approve
such maintenance agreement (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld)
and shall be furnished with an executed copy thereof. Lessee shall, at its own
cost and expense, to the extent not covered by the aforesaid maintenance
agreement, maintain the Equipment in good operating condition and in compliance
with any applicable Rider(s) attached to the Schedule. Replacement parts shall
be free and clear of any mortgage, lien, charge, or encumbrance (and title
thereto shall vest in National City immediately upon installation, attachment or
incorporation of the same in, on or into such Unit). Upon termination of this
Lease, at the expiration of the Lease Term or otherwise, the Equipment shall be
returned to National City in as good operating condition as when it became
subject to this Lease, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and in such condition as
to be acceptable to the manufacturer for regular maintenance without any
remedial maintenance. Lessee will not alter or add to the Equipment without
National City's prior written consent. Lessee will remove any attachments,
alterations or accessories and return the Equipment to its original condition,
normal wear and tear excepted, at the termination of this Lease if National City
shall so demand. In the absence of such demand, all attachments, alterations or
accessories shall become part of the Equipment at the time of their attachment
thereto.

8.   LOSS: DAMAGE. If National City determines that any Equipment is lost,
stolen, destroyed, damaged beyond repair or rendered permanently unfit for
normal use for any reason, or in the event of any condemnation, confiscation,
seizure, or requisition of title to or use of such Equipment (a "CASUALTY
OCCURRENCE"), Lessee will, at the option of National City, either (a) replace
the same with Equipment in good repair or (b) promptly pay to National City an
amount equal to the Rent in respect of the Equipment suffering a Casualty
Occurrence due and payable on the first Rent Payment Date following the date of
the Casualty Occurrence, plus a sum equal to the Stipulated Loss Value of such
Equipment determined as of the Rent Payment Date next following the date of the
Casualty Occurrence as set out in the appropriate Schedule, less any physical
damage insurance proceeds paid to National City as a result of said Casualty
Occurrence.

As of the Rent Payment Date next following the Casualty Occurrence, the Rent for
such Equipment shall cease to accrue and the term of this Lease as to such
Equipment shall terminate and (except in the case of loss, theft or complete
destruction of the Equipment) National City shall be entitled to recover
possession of the Equipment. National City hereby appoints Lessee its agent to
dispose of any Equipment suffering a Casualty Occurrence at the best price
obtainable on an "AS IS, WHERE IS" basis without recourse or warranties of any
kind. Provided that National City has been paid the Stipulated Loss Value and
ail Rent and other sums due and owing as to such Equipment, Lessee shall be
entitled to the net proceeds of such sale to the extent such proceeds do not
exceed the Stipulated Loss Value of such Equipment. Any excess shall be paid to
National City .

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9.   INSURANCE. Lessee shall maintain at all times, at Lessee's expense,
insurance as specified in the applicable Schedule, including, but not limited
to: (a) "all risk" or broad form property insurance, as well as flood,
earthquake and boiler and machinery coverage, where applicable, as specified in
the applicable Schedule or full replacement value, whichever is greater, naming
National City as the loss payee; (b) comprehensive general liability insurance
as specified in the applicable Schedule, including coverage for
products/completed operations, broad contractor liability, broad contractual
liability, fire legal liability and personal injury, naming National City as an
additional insured as respects its interests under this Agreement; and (c)
umbrella liability coverage as provided in the applicable Schedule.

Lessee agrees that the insurance coverage required hereunder shall be placed
with insurers with at least an "A/IX" rating from A. M. Best or with such
insurers as shall be satisfactory to National City.

Each insurance policy shall contain a clause requiring the insurer to give to
National City at least 30-days prior written notice of any cancellation or
non-renewal of any policy, with 10 days prior written notice if cancellation is
due to non-payment of premiums and shall provide that no act, omission or breach
of warranty by Lessee under the terms of the policy shall give rise to any
defense against payment of the insurance proceeds to National City. Lessee shall
furnish to National City a certificate or other evidence satisfactory to
National City that such insurance coverage is in effect on the Commencement Date
of each Schedule (or, if progress payments and/or interim funding is provided
hereunder, on the date the applicable Progress Payment and Interim Funding Rider
is signed by Lessee), on an annual basis thereafter, provided, however, that
National City shall be under no duty to ascertain as to the existence or
adequacy of such insurance. National City makes no representation that the
minimum insurance coverage requirements in a Schedule will be adequate at all
times to satisfy Lessee's obligations hereunder. Lessee is fully responsible for
payment of all deductibles under such insurance polices and shall indemnify and
hold National City harmless from any deductible related to such insurance
polices. Lessee has the responsibility to provide additional insurance coverage
to maintain coverage hereunder in an amount adequate to fulfill its obligation
hereunder and is consistent with insurance coverage for similar risks in
Lessee's industry or line of business.

10.  NONCANCELLABLE AGREEMENT; LESSEE'S OBLIGATIONS UNCONDITIONAL. This
Agreement cannot be canceled or terminated except as expressly provided herein.
Lessee agrees that its obligation to pay all rent and other amounts payable
hereunder and to perform its duties with respect hereto shall be absolute and
unconditional under any and all circumstances, including, without limitation,
the following: (a) any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right
which Lessee may have against National City, the manufacturer, or supplier of
any Equipment or anyone else for any reason whatsoever; (b) any defect in the
condition, design, title, operation or fitness for use, or any damage to or loss
of any Equipment; (c) any insolvency, reorganization or similar proceedings by
or against Lessee; or (d) any other event or circumstances whatsoever, whether
or not similar to the foregoing.

Each rent or other payment made by Lessee hereunder shall be final and Lessee
will not seek to recover all or any part of such payment from National City for
any reason whatsoever (except in case of overpayment).

11.  EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.
(a) An Event of Default shall occur hereunder if: (i) Lessee shall fail to make
any payment of rent or other amount owing hereunder when due and such failure
shall continue for a period of 10 days; (ii) Lessee shall fail to perform or
observe any other covenant, agreement or condition hereunder within 30 days of
the date Lessee becomes aware of such failure, or if more than 30 days are
reasonably required to cure such default, Lessee fails to commence to diligently
perform such obligations within such 30 days or discontinues such performance at
any time; (iii) Lessee shall fail to maintain insurance as required by Section 9
of this Agreement, (iv) Lessee shall make any representation or warranty to
National City herein or in any document or certificate furnished National City
in connection herewith which shall prove to be incorrect at the time made and on
the date of any Schedule entered into hereunder; (v) Lessee or any guarantor of
Lessee's obligations hereunder (a "GUARANTOR") shall become insolvent or make an
assignment for the benefit of creditors or consent to the appointment of a
trustee or receiver, (vi) a trustee or receiver shall be appointed for Lessee or
a Guarantor or for a substantial part of its property or for the Equipment, or
reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, dissolution or liquidation proceedings
shall be instituted by or against Lessee or a Guarantor and such appointment or
proceedings are not terminated after 60 days; (vii) Lessee or a Guarantor
liquidates, dissolves, or enters into any consolidation, merger, or other
combination (unless Lessee is the surviving entity after such consolidation or
merger), or sells, leases or disposes of a substantial portion of its business
or assets, unless (x) the entity formed by the consolidation, or into which
Lessee or a Guarantor is merged or the person or entity that acquires all or
substantially all of Lessee's or a Guarantor's assets shall be organized under
the laws of the United States or any state thereof and (y) National City is
reasonably satisfied as to the creditworthiness of such person or entity and (z)
on or before the effective date thereof such person or entity assumes all the
obligations of Lessee or a Guarantor hereunder pursuant to an assignment and
assumption agreement in form and substance satisfactory to National City; (viii)
the current holders of 51% of the outstanding capital stock of a Lessee or a
Guarantor that is not a publicly traded corporation shall cease to be the
shareholders of Lessee or a Guarantor or cease to have the unconditional right
to elect a majority of Lessee's or a Guarantor's board of directors (unless
Lessee or a Guarantor shall have provided 30-days' prior written notice to
National City of the proposed disposition of stock and National City shall have
consented thereto in writing); (ix) an individual Guarantor shall become legally
incapacitated or die; (x) Lessee and/or a Guarantor shall suffer an adverse
material change in its financial condition from the date hereof, and as a result
thereof National City deems itself or any of its Equipment to be insecure; or
(xi) Lessee and/or a Guarantor shall be in default under any other agreement at
any time executed with National City or any affiliate or subsidiary of National
City Corporation.

(b) If an Event of Default occurs hereunder then National City may declare this
Agreement to be in default and may do one or more of the following with respect
to any or all of the Equipment as National City in its sole discretion may
elect, to the extent permitted by, and subject to compliance with any mandatory
requirements of applicable law then in effect: (i) terminate this Lease
effective immediately; or (ii) demand that Lessee, and Lessee shall at its
expense upon such demand, return the Equipment promptly to National City in the
manner and condition required by and otherwise in accordance with the provisions
of Section 2 hereof, as if the Equipment were being returned at the expiration
of its term of lease hereunder, or National City, at its option, may enter upon
the premises where the Equipment is located and take possession of and remove
the same by summary proceedings or otherwise, all without liability to Lessee
for damage to property or otherwise; or (iii) take possession of any or all
Equipment and remove the same without liability for injuries suffered through or
loss caused by such repossession; TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LESSEE WAIVES
ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO NOTICE AND JUDICIAL HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE
REPOSSESSION OR ATTACHMENT OF THE EQUIPMENT BY NATIONAL CITY IN THE EVENT OF
DEFAULT HEREUNDER BY LESSEE; in the event National City proceeds pursuant to
this subsection (iii), National City may sell any or all Equipment at public or
private sale as is commercially reasonable given the existing conditions on an
"AS IS, WHERE IS" basis without recourse or warranties of any kind, or

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otherwise hold, use, operate, or keep idle such Equipment, as National City in
its sole discretion determines is commercially reasonable free and clear of all
rights of Lessee; or (iv) whether or not National City has exercised any other
right hereunder, by written notice to Lessee, cause Lessee to pay National City
(as liquidated damages for loss of a bargain and not as a penalty) on the date
specified in such notice an amount equal to the Rent due and payable on the
first Rent Payment Date following the date of the notice of Lease termination
plus a sum equal to the appropriate Stipulated Loss Value determined as of the
Rent Payment Date next following the date of the notice of Lease termination as
set out in the applicable Schedule; or (v) National City may exercise any other
right or remedy which may be available to it under applicable law or proceed by
appropriate court action to enforce the terms hereof or to recover damages for
the breach hereof.

In addition, Lessee shall pay National City all costs and expenses incurred by
National City as a result of Lessee's default hereunder or the termination
hereof, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and costs
arising out of repossession and disposal of the Equipment. Provided Lessee has
previously paid to National City the sum of the Stipulated Loss Value, Rent due
and owing and other costs and expenses incurred pursuant hereto, Lessee shall be
entitled to the net proceeds of any such sale, disposition or re-lease of the
Equipment to the extent they do not exceed the Stipulated Loss Value. Any excess
shall be retained by National City. To the extent the Equipment is re-leased by
National City, Lessee shall be credited the present value of the lease rental
stream at the discount rate of National City Prime as of the date the re-lease
is agreed to between the parties. Furthermore, to the extent the parties to this
Lease need to determine the present value of any moneys due under the Lease, the
parties agree that the discount rate shall be National City Prime. "NATIONAL
CITY PRIME" means the fluctuating rate of interest which is publicly announced
from time to time by National City Bank, Cleveland, Ohio, at its principal place
of business as being its "prime rate" or "base rate" thereafter in effect, with
each change in the Prime Rate automatically, immediately and without notice
changing the fluctuating interest rate thereafter applicable hereunder. The
Prime Rate is not necessarily the lowest rate of interest then available from
National City Bank on fluctuating rate loans.

In addition, Lessee shall continue to be liable for all indemnities under this
Lease and for all reasonable attorney fees and other costs and expenses
resulting from the termination hereof and/or the exercise of National City's
remedies, including placing any Equipment in the condition required by Section 7
hereof. Except as expressly provided above, no remedy referred to in this
section is exclusive, but each shall be cumulative and in addition to any other
remedy referred to herein or otherwise available to National City at law or
equity; and the exercise or beginning of exercise by National City of any one or
more of such remedies shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by
National City of any other remedies. No express or implied waiver by National
City of an Event of Default shall constitute waiver of any other or subsequent
Event of Default. To the extent permitted by law, Lessee waives any rights now
or hereafter conferred by statute or otherwise which may require National City
to sell, re-lease or otherwise use the Equipment in mitigation of National
City's damages or which may otherwise limit or modify any of National City's
rights or remedies.

12.  INDEMNIFICATION FOR TAX BENEFITS.

(a) National City, as the owner of the Equipment, shall be entitled to such
deductions, credits and other benefits as are provided by the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, (hereinafter called the "CODE") to an owner of
property.

(b) Lessee agrees that neither it nor any entity controlled by it, in control of
it, or under common control with it, directly or indirectly, will at any time
take any action or file any returns or other documents inconsistent with the
foregoing and that each of such corporations will file such returns, take such
action and execute such documents as may be reasonable and necessary to
facilitate accomplishment of the intent thereof. Lessee agrees to copy or make
available for inspection and copying by National City such records as will
enable National City to determine whether it is entitled to the benefit of any
amortization or depreciation deduction which may be available from time to time
with respect to the Equipment.

(c) If National City, under any circumstances or for any reason whatsoever,
except for acts of National City or future changes in the Code, shall lose,
shall not have or shall lose the right to claim, or there shall be disallowed or
recaptured all or any portion of the federal tax depreciation deductions with
respect to any item of Equipment based on depreciation or National City's full
cost of such item of Equipment and computed on the basis of a method of
depreciation provided by the Code as National City in its complete discretion
may select, then Lessee agrees to pay National City upon demand an amount which,
after deduction of all taxes required to be paid by National City in respect to
the receipt thereof under the laws of any federal, state or local government or
taxing authority of the United States or of any taxing authority or governmental
authority of any foreign country, shall be equal to the sum of (i) an amount
equal to the additional income taxes paid or payable by National City in
consequence of the failure to obtain the benefit of a depreciation deduction,
and (ii) any interest and/or penalty which may be assessed in connection with
any of the foregoing.

(d) The provisions of this Section 12 shall survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Agreement.

13.  NATIONAL CITY'S RIGHTS TO PERFORM. If Lessee fails to make any payment
required to be made hereunder or fails to comply with any other agreements
contained herein, National City may make such payment or comply with such
agreement, and the amount of such payment and the reasonable expenses of
National City incurred in connection with such payment or compliance, shall be
payable by Lessee on demand.

14.  FURTHER ASSURANCES. Lessee will, at its expense, promptly and duly execute
and deliver to National City such further documents and assurances and take such
further action as National City may from time to time request in order to more
effectively carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement so as to
establish and protect the rights, interest and remedies intended to be created
in favor of National City hereunder, including, without limitation, the
execution and filing of financing statements and continuation statements with
respect to the Equipment and this Agreement. Lessee authorizes National City or
its agents or assigns to effect any such filing (including signing any financing
statements in the name of Lessee with the same force and effect as if signed by
Lessee or the filing of any financing statements without the signature of
Lessee, if permitted in the relevant jurisdiction) and National City's expenses
with respect thereto shall be payable by Lessee on demand. To the extent
National City deems it necessary to protect its interest or to the extent this
Lease may be construed as transferring ownership of the Equipment, Lessee grants
to National City a security interest in the Equipment.

15.  NOTICES. All notices and other communications required to be given to any
party hereunder shall be by (i) writing and delivered by a recognized overnight
courier service, (ii) mailed by regular mail to such party at the address set
forth above or at such other address as it may designate to other parties or
(iii) by facsimile to a phone number provided by such party. All communications
mailed by regular mail shall be assumed to arrive within 3 business days after
the postmarked date.

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16.  MISCELLANEOUS. Any provision of this Agreement which is unenforceable in
any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of
such unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and
any such unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not render unenforceable
such provision in any other jurisdiction. To the extent permitted by applicable
law, Lessee waives (a) any provision of law which renders any provision hereof
unenforceable in any respect; (b) any and all rights and remedies conferred upon
a Lessee by Article 2A of the UCC to revoke, reject or return the Equipment as
non-conforming, unsatisfactory, in breach of any warranty or otherwise, or to
cancel or repudiate the Lease or any related documents (provided, Lessee retains
all rights against the Equipment manufacturer or supplier).

Provided the Lessee is not in default under any provision of this Lease,
National City shall not interfere with Lessee's quiet enjoyment of the use of
the Equipment pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and National City shall
defend and protect such quiet enjoyment against all persons claiming by, through
or under National City. This Agreement and the provisions hereof shall inure to
the benefit of National City and its successors and assigns, and shall be
binding on and inure to the benefit of Lessee and its successors and assigns.

17.  CONDITIONS PRECEDENT. The obligation of National City contained in Section
1 hereof shall be subject to the following conditions precedent: (a) there shall
have occurred no material adverse change in the business or the financial
condition of Lessee from the date hereof until the Commencement Date of any
Schedule; (b) Lessee shall have furnished National City with a certificate or
other evidence satisfactory to National City that insurance coverage as required
by Section 9 hereof is in effect as to the item of Equipment desired to be
leased; (c) upon the request of National City, Lessee shall furnish National
City opinions of counsel in form and substance acceptable to National City; (d)
unless specifically waived by National City, Lessee shall have furnished
National City waivers, in form and substance acceptable to National City, of all
rights in or to Equipment of any landlord or mortgagee of any real property upon
which the Equipment is or is to be situated; and (e) all other instruments and
legal and corporate proceedings in connection with the transactions contemplated
herein shall be satisfactory in form and substance to National City, and counsel
to National City shall have received copies of all documents which it may have
requested in connection therewith.

If any of the above conditions is not satisfied at the time Lessee submits any
Schedule, National City shall have no obligation under this Agreement to lease
the items of personal property covered thereby to Lessee.

18.  FINANCIALS. Lessee agrees that for so long as any item of Equipment shall
be leased under this Agreement, Lessee will deliver or cause to be delivered to
National City (a) as soon as practicable, and in any event within 60 days after
the end of each quarterly period (other than the fourth quarterly period) for
each fiscal year of Lessee, the balance sheet of Lessee as of the end of such
quarterly period together with the related statements of income and expenses for
such quarterly period all in reasonable detail prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied throughout the
period involved and certified by Lessee's chief financial officer; and (b) as
soon as practicable, and in any event within 120 days after the close of each
fiscal year of Lessee, the audited balance sheet of Lessee as of the end of such
fiscal year together with related statements of income and surplus for such
fiscal year all in reasonable detail, prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles consistently applied throughout the period
involved and certified by an independent public accountant acceptable to
National City.

19.  REPRESENTATION, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. Lessee represents, warrants and
covenants that (a) if Lessee is a corporation, Lessee is duly organized and
validly existing in good standing under the laws of the state of its
incorporation and is duly qualified and licensed to do business as a foreign
corporation in good standing in those jurisdictions where such qualifications
are necessary to authorize Lessee to carry on its present business and
operations and to own its properties or to perform its obligations hereunder;
(b) if Lessee is a partnership, Lessee is duly organized and validly existing
under the partnership laws of its state of domicile and is duly authorized in
any foreign jurisdiction where such qualification is necessary to authorize
Lessee to carry on it present business and operations and to own its properties
and to perform its obligations hereunder; (c) if Lessee is a limited liability
company, Lessee is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of its
state of domicile and is duly authorized in any foreign jurisdiction where such
qualification is necessary to authorize Lessee to carry on it present business
and operations and to own its properties and to perform its obligations
hereunder; (d) Lessee has full power, authority and legal right to execute,
deliver and carry out as Lessee the terms and provisions of this Agreement and
any other documents in connection with this lease transaction; (e) if Lessee
is a corporation, Lessee's execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement and the other documents and agreements referred to herein, and the
performance of its obligations under this Agreement have all been authorized by
all necessary corporate action, do not require the approval or consent of
stockholders, or of any trustee or holders of any indebtedness or obligation of
Lessee and will not violate any law, governmental rule, regulation or order
binding upon Lessee or any provision of any indenture, mortgage, contract or
other agreement to which Lessee is a party or by which it is bound or to which
it is subject, and will not violate any provision of the Certificate of
Incorporation, By-laws or any preferred stock agreement of Lessee; (f) if Lessee
is a partnership, Lessee's execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement
and the other documents and agreements referred to herein, and the performance
of its obligations under this Agreement have all been authorized by all
necessary partnership actions; (g) if Lessee is a limited liability company,
Lessee's execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other
documents and agreements referred to herein, and the performance of its
obligations under this Agreement have all been authorized by all necessary
member action; (h) there are no pending or threatened investigations, actions or
proceedings before any court or administrative agency or other tribunal body,
which seek to question or set aside any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, or which, if adversely determined, would materially affect the
condition, business or operation of Lessee; (i) Lessee is not in default in any
material manner in the payment or performance of any of its obligations or in
the performance of any contract, agreement or other instrument to which it is a
party or by which it or any of its assets may be bound; (j) the balance sheet of
Lessee as of the end of its most recent fiscal year and the related profit and
loss statement of Lessee for the fiscal year ended on said date, including the
related schedules and notes, together with the report of an independent
certified public accountant, heretofore delivered to National City, are all true
and correct and present fairly (x) the financial position of Lessee as at the
date of said balance sheet and (y) the results of the operations of Lessee for
said fiscal year; (k) all proceedings required to be taken by Lessee to
authorize the lease of the Equipment from National City and to protect National
City's interest in such Equipment, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances
whatsoever, have been taken; (l) Lessee has no significant liabilities
(contingent or otherwise) which are not disclosed by or reserved against the
financial statements referred to in (j) above; (m) all the financial statements
referred to in (j) above have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles and practices applied on a basis consistently
maintained throughout the period involved; (n) there has been no change which
would have a material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of
Lessee from that set forth in the balance sheet referred to

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[NATIONAL CITY(R) LOGO]
Leasing Corporation

in (j) above; (o) no authorization, consent, approval, license, exemption of or
filing or registration with court, governmental unit or department, commission,
board, bureau, agency, instrumentality or the like is required or necessary for
the valid execution and delivery of the Agreement, any bill of sale and the
other documents and agreements referred to herein; (p) this Master Lease
Agreement, the Schedules and any accompanying documents, having been duly
authorized, executed and delivered to National City, constitute legal, valid and
binding obligations of Lessee, enforceable against Lessee in accordance with the
terms thereof except as such terms may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or
similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditor's rights generally; (q) the
Equipment is personal property and neither real property nor a fixture and (r)
no item of Equipment is or will be used for the storage or transport of a
Hazardous Material.

The foregoing representations, warranties and covenants shall be deemed to be
made on the date hereof and again on the date Lessee executes each Schedule.

20. OPTIONS. National City and Lessee hereby agree that so long as no Event of
Default shall have occurred and be continuing Lessee may have such options as
are set forth in the applicable Schedule.

21.  CHOICE OF LAW. The rights and liabilities of the parties under this
Agreement and each Schedule shall be interpreted, enforced and governed in all
respects by the laws of State of Ohio. Lessee hereby consents and subjects
itself to the jurisdiction of every local, state and federal court within State
of Ohio, agrees that except as otherwise required by law, Lessee shall never
file or maintain any action or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or
any Schedule in any court outside State of Ohio, waives personal service of any
and all process in connection therewith and consents to the service of such
process upon Lessee in the manner provided in the Agreement for giving notice.
LESSEE HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES JURY TRIAL IN RESPECT OF ANY
ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY SCHEDULE.

22.  ATTORNEY'S FEES. If either party commences any action to enforce or define
any right or obligation of Lessee under this Agreement or any Schedule, the
unsuccessful party shall pay to the successful party all reasonable attorney's
fees and all other legal expenses (including for expert and other witnesses) for
preparation, negotiation, filing, maintenance, defense, settlement and appeal of
litigation paid or incurred by such party.

23.  HEADINGS. The headings for the various sections of this Agreement are
intended solely for convenience of reference and are not intended nor shall they
be used to construe, explain, modify or place any meaning upon any provision
hereof.

24.  MODIFICATION. Neither this Agreement nor any Schedule can be modified or
amended except by written agreement signed and currently dated by both
signatories hereto.

Lessee's Initials: /s/ AD
                   ---------------

25.  COUNTERPARTS; ORIGINALS. The parties may execute this Agreement and any
Schedule in any number of counterparts. All such counterparts of this Agreement
shall constitute one Agreement. One Copy of the Agreement and each Schedule
shall be designated as the "ORIGINAL and all other copies shall be "DUPLICATES".
Only the "ORIGINAL shall constitute chattel paper.

26.  LESSEE'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NO EXTRINSIC PROMISES. LESSEE AGREES THAT THERE
HAVE BEEN NO REPRESENTATIONS, AGREEMENTS, STATEMENTS, PROMISE, UNDERSTANDINGS OR
INDUCEMENTS (COLLECTIVELY IN THIS SECTION "PROMISES") MADE TO LESSEE BY OR ON
BEHALF OF NATIONAL CITY OR ANY THIRD PERSON IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT,
ANY SCHEDULE, ANY EQUIPMENT LEASED HEREUNDER, OR ANY PRESENT OR FUTURE
TRANSACTION OF WHICH THIS AGREEMENT AND/OR ANY SCHEDULE IS OR BECOMES A PART
OTHER THAN THOSE PROMISES, IF ANY, EXPRESSLY IN WORDS MADE IN THIS AGREEMENT AND
EACH SCHEDULE.

27.  ENTIRE AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT IS AN INTEGRATION AND EACH SCHEDULE IS AN
INTEGRATION AND RESPECTIVELY THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES RELATING
TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF EACH TRANSACTION EMBRACED THEREBY. ALL AGREEMENTS,
REPRESENTATIONS, PROMISES, INDUCEMENTS, STATEMENTS AND UNDERSTANDINGS, PRIOR TO
AND CONTEMPORANEOUS WITH THIS AGREEMENT AND PRIOR TO AND CONTEMPORANEOUS WITH
EACH SCHEDULE, WRITTEN OR ORAL, BETWEEN THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT
MATTER OF EACH SUCH TRANSACTION, IF ANY, ARE AND EACH IS SUPERSEDED BY THIS
AGREEMENT AND BY EACH SCHEDULE AS IT IS EXECUTED.

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[NATIONAL CITY(R) LOGO]
Leasing Corporation

Executed as of the 25 day of July, 2002.

By execution hereof, the signer hereby certifies that he/she has read this
Agreement and that he/she is duly authorized to execute this Master Equipment
Lease Agreement on behalf of the Lessee.

SAFE AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY
(a(n) Ohio corporation)

By: /s/ Ari Deshe
    -------------------------------
Title: CEO

NATIONAL CITY LEASING CORPORATION
(a Kentucky corporation)

By:  /s/ Mary L. Scott
     ------------------------------

Title: VP

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.18

                           SUBLEASE OF CALL CENTER AND
                             OFFICE LEASE AGREEMENT

                                     BETWEEN

                       ROBERT F. ANDERSON, AS TRUSTEE FOR
                        THE INSURALL CASUALTY GROUP, INC.

                                    LANDLORD

                                       AND

                  SAFE AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES

                                     TENANT

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                                      INDEX

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ARTICLE I - FUNDAMENTAL LEASE TERMS; EXHIBITS....................................................................     1
         Section 1.01      Fundamental Lease Terms...............................................................     1
         Section 1.02      Definitions...........................................................................     2

ARTICLE II - PREMISES............................................................................................     2
         Section 2.01      Premises..............................................................................     2

ARTICLE III - TERM AND POSSESSION................................................................................     2
         Section 3.01      Term..................................................................................     2
         Section 3.02      Commencement Date.....................................................................     3

ARTICLE IV - RENT................................................................................................     3
         Section 4.01      Monthly Fixed Rent....................................................................     3
         Section 4.02      Additional Rent.......................................................................     3
         Section 4.03      Delay or Default in Payment of Rent...................................................     3

ARTICLE V - CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT AND IMPROVEMENTS.........................................................     3
         Section 5.01      Tenant's Work.........................................................................     3

ARTICLE VI - UTILITIES AND OTHER BUILDING SERVICES...............................................................     4
         Section 6.01      Basic Services........................................................................     4
         Section 6.02      Payment for Services..................................................................     4

ARTICLE VII - INSURANCE..........................................................................................     4
         Section 7.01      General Liability and Property Damage Insurance upon Premises.........................     4
         Section 7.02      Fire and Extended Coverage - Personalty...............................................     5
         Section 7.03      Failure to Secure or Maintain Insurance...............................................     5
         Section 7.04      Fire and Extended Coverage - Building.................................................     5
         Section 7.05      Waiver of Subrogation.................................................................     5

ARTICLE VIII - INDEMNIFICATION...................................................................................     6
         Section 8.01      Landlord's Indemnification............................................................     6
         Section 8.02      Tenant's Indemnification..............................................................     6
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ARTICLE IX - TAXES...............................................................................................     6
         Section 9.01      Taxes and Obligations.................................................................     6

ARTICLE X - USE..................................................................................................     7
         Section 10.01     Use of Premises.......................................................................     7
         Section 10.02     Environmental Regulation..............................................................     7
         Section 10.03     Entry into and Inspection of Premises.................................................     7

ARTICLE XI - ALTERATIONS AND SIGNS...............................................................................     7
         Section 11.01     Installation by Tenant................................................................     8
         Section 11.02     Removal by Tenant.....................................................................     8
         Section 11.03     Signs.................................................................................     8
         Section 11.04     Mechanics' and Other Liens............................................................     8

ARTICLE XII - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.............................................................................     9
         Section 12.01     Tenant's Obligation for Maintenance and Repair........................................     9
         Section 12.02     Negligence of Tenant..................................................................     9
         Section 12.03     Landlord's Obligation for Maintenance and Repair......................................     9

ARTICLE XIII - ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.........................................................................     9
         Section 13.01     Consent Required......................................................................    10

ARTICLE XIV - WASTE..............................................................................................    10
         Section 14.01     Waste or Nuisance.....................................................................    10

ARTICLE XV - DESTRUCTION OR DAMAGE...............................................................................    10
         Section 15.02     Destruction or Damage.................................................................    10
         Section 15.02     Restoration...........................................................................    10

ARTICLE XVI - EMINENT DOMAIN.....................................................................................    11
         Section 16.02     Compensation for Taking...............................................................    11

ARTICLE XVII - DEFAULT BY TENANT AND LANDLORD....................................................................    12
         Section 17.01     Events of Tenant Default..............................................................    12
         Section 17.02     Remedies of Landlord..................................................................    13
         Section 17.03     Right to Relet........................................................................    13
         Section 17.04     Events of Landlord Default............................................................    14
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ARTICLE XVIII - TENANT'S PROPERTY................................................................................    14
         Section 18.01     Taxes on Tenant's Property............................................................    14
         Section 18.02     Notice by Tenant......................................................................    15

ARTICLE XIX - HOLDING OVER.......................................................................................    15
         Section 19.01     Holding Over..........................................................................    15
         Section 19.02     Successors............................................................................    15

ARTICLE XX - QUIET ENJOYMENT.....................................................................................    15
         Section 20.01     Landlord's Covenants..................................................................    15

ARTICLE XXI - MISCELLANEOUS......................................................................................    15
         Section 21.01     Waiver................................................................................    15
         Section 21.02     Entire Agreement......................................................................    16
         Section 21.03     Counterparts..........................................................................    16
         Section 21.04     Interpretation and Use of Pronouns....................................................    16
         Section 21.05     Delays................................................................................    16
         Section 21.06     Notices...............................................................................    16
         Section 21.07     Headings..............................................................................    17
         Section 21.08     Recording.............................................................................    17
         Section 21.09     Approval and Authorization............................................................    17
         Section 21.10     Successors and Assigns................................................................    17
         Section 21.11     Time..................................................................................    17
         Section 21.12     Relationship of the Parties...........................................................    17
         Section 21.13     Effectiveness of this Lease...........................................................    18
         Section 21.14     Accord and Satisfaction...............................................................    18
         Section 21.15     Laws of the State of South Carolina...................................................    18
         Section 21.16     Option to Purchase the Premises.......................................................    18
         Section 21.17     Right of First Refusal................................................................    18
         Section 21.18     Validity of Insurall Lease............................................................    19
         Section 21.19     Necessary Approvals...................................................................    19

Exhibit A                           Legal Description of Land

Exhibit 21.16                       Asset Purchase Agreement
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                                 LEASE AGREEMENT

                  This Lease Agreement ("Lease") made to be effective as of this
________ day of October, 2003, between Robert F. Anderson, as Trustee for
Insurall Casualty Group, Inc., having its principal place of business at 208
Candi Lane, Suite B, Columbia, South Carolina 29210, Attention: Robert F.
Anderson ("Landlord"), and Safe Auto Insurance Company or its affiliates, an
Ohio corporation having its principal place of business at 3883 East Broad
Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213-1129 ("Tenant").

                  Williamsburg County, South Carolina ("County"), as Lessor,
entered into a Lease with Insurall Casualty Group, Inc. ("Insurall"), as Lessee,
dated December 20, 2001 (the "Insurall Lease"). Insurall has now been placed in
bankruptcy and Mr. Anderson is Trustee of the Insurall bankruptcy.

                                   WITNESSETH:

                                    ARTICLE I

                        FUNDAMENTAL LEASE TERMS; EXHIBITS

                  1.01     Fundamental Lease Terms. The following definitions
constitute certain terms of this Lease (the "Fundamental Lease Terms") which are
set forth in this Section 1.01 for ease of reference. Each subsequent reference
in this Lease to any of the Fundamental Lease Terms shall incorporate such
definitions as if the same were fully and completely stated therein. As used in
this Lease, Fundamental Lease Terms shall have the following meanings,
respectively:

                           (a)      Date of Lease: October 22, 2003.

                           (b)      Property: The leasehold interest owned by
                                    Landlord in the Insurall Lease for the
                                    Property described on Exhibit A.

                           (c)      Building: The office building located on the
                                    Property together with related improvements.

                           (d)      Project: The Land and the Building and other
                                    improvements upon the Property.

                           (e)      Landlord's Notice Address: Robert F.
                                                               Anderson, Trustee
                                                               208 Candi Lane,
                                                               Suite B
                                                               Columbia, SC
                                                               9210

                           (f)      Tenant's Notice Address: 3883 East Broad
                                                             Street
                                                             Columbus, Ohio
                                                             43213-1129

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                                                   Attn: Gregory Sutton

                           (g)      Premises: Total Rentable Area of
                                    approximately 21,000 rentable square feet,
                                    the entire building.

                           (h)      Permitted Use: Call center, office and
                                    related uses.

                           (i)      Term: Commencing on the Commencement Date
                                    and expiring May 30, 2004, unless earlier
                                    terminated as set forth herein.

                           (j)      Monthly Fixed Rent: Upon Bankruptcy Court
                                    approval no later than October 22, 2003, and
                                    only while the Tenant is not operating the
                                    Premises as a call center, $3,333.34 per
                                    month shall be paid to Landlord which will
                                    not be applied to the purchase price. When
                                    Tenant operates the Premises as a call
                                    center, but in any event no later than
                                    December 1, 2003, Tenant shall pay Landlord
                                    $6,666.67 per month for the Property,
                                    Building and the personal property of which
                                    $3,333.34 per month paid shall be applied to
                                    the purchase of the Premises if Tenant buys
                                    them.

                  1.02     Definitions. Capitalized terms other than Fundamental
Lease Terms shall have the respective meanings, when used in this Lease, given
to such terms in the definition thereof contained herein.

                                   ARTICLE II

                                    PREMISES

                  2.01     Premises. In consideration of the Rent to be paid and
the covenants to be performed by Tenant, Landlord hereby demises and leases to
Tenant, and Tenant hereby rents and leases from Landlord the Property, the
Building and all personal property in the Building (the "Premises"). The
Building contains approximately 21,000 square feet.

                                   ARTICLE III

                               TERM AND POSSESSION

                  3.01     Term. The term of this Lease shall be for a period
commencing on the Commencement Date as defined in Section 3.02 hereof and
terminating as provided in Section 1.01(i) hereof. The term shall continue on a
month to month basis thereafter unless terminated by Tenant providing 30 days
written notice.

                  3.02     Commencement Date. As used in this Lease Agreement,
the term "Commencement Date" shall mean October 22, 2003.

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                                   ARTICLE IV

                                      RENT

                  4.01     Monthly Fixed Rent. The monthly fixed rental (the
"Monthly Fixed Rent") during the term of this Lease is set forth in Section
1.01(j) hereof, and shall be payable by Tenant in equal, consecutive, monthly
installments, on or before the first (1st) day of each month, in advance, to
Landlord at Landlord's notice address, or such other place as Landlord may from
time to time designate, without any prior demand therefor. In the event that the
Commencement Date of the term of the Lease shall occur on a day other than the
first (1st) day of a calendar month, the first rental payment of the Monthly
Fixed Rent prorated (1/30th of the monthly installment for each day) for said
partial calendar month shall be due and payable on the Commencement Date.

                  4.02     Additional Rent. Any and all sums of money or charges
required to be paid by Tenant hereunder shall be considered to be additional
rent under this Lease and shall be paid promptly when the same are due. Tenant's
failure to pay any such sums of money or charges when due shall carry with it
the same consequences as the failure to pay Monthly Fixed Rent. All such sums of
money or charges shall be payable to Landlord at the place where Monthly Fixed
Rent is payable.

                  4.03     Delay or Default in Payment of Rent. In the event
that Tenant shall fail to pay any installment of Monthly Fixed Rent or shall
fail to pay any other payment or charges from Tenant to Landlord hereunder
within five days after the date when due, such past due rentals or other charges
shall bear interest at the prime rate published by the Wall Street Journal as of
the due date (in either instance, the "Default Rate") from the due date thereof
until paid by Tenant. In like manner, all other obligations, benefits and moneys
which may be due to Landlord from Tenant under the terms hereof, or which are
paid by Landlord because of Tenant's default hereunder, shall bear interest at
the Default Rate from the due date until paid or, in the case of sums paid by
Landlord because of Tenant's default hereunder, from the date such payments are
made by Landlord until the date Landlord is reimbursed by Tenant.

                                    ARTICLE V

                  CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT AND IMPROVEMENTS

                  5.01     Tenant's Work. Tenant plans to modify the computer
system to allow it to be used by Tenant and add a fire suppressant system to the
computer room. The Tenant will also remove the current phone system from the
Premises and install its own phone system. If the Tenant does not purchase the
Premises, it will return the computer system to its prior configuration. If
requested by Landlord, Tenant will also remove its telephone system and
reinstall the previous telephone system and remove the fire suppressant system.
Tenant will also paint some of the interior of the Building.

                                   ARTICLE VI

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                      UTILITIES AND OTHER BUILDING SERVICES

                  6.01     Basic Services. Landlord shall furnish, and Tenant
should be responsible for and shall pay for the following utilities and building
services, to the extent reasonably necessary for Tenant's comfortable occupancy
and use of the Premises for a call center, general office and related purposes:
(a) heat, ventilation and air-conditioning; (b) electric current for lights and
office machines; (c) water for lavatory and drinking purposes; (d) cleaning and
janitorial service; (e) replacement of components for lights to the extent
necessary as a result of normal usage; (f) maintenance and repairs to the extent
specified in Article XV of this Lease; and (g) a generator to provide utilities
during a utility failure.

                  6.02     Payment for Services. Tenant shall be responsible for
all charges for other utilities and other services ordered by it.

                                   ARTICLE VII

                                    INSURANCE

                  7.01     General Liability and Property Damage Insurance upon
Premises. Tenant agrees that, at its own cost and expense, it shall procure and
continue in force, in the names of Landlord and Tenant, general liability
insurance against any and all claims for injuries to persons or damage to
property occurring in, about or upon the Premises, and including all damage to
signs, fixtures or other appurtenances, now or hereafter erected upon the
Premises, during the term of this Lease. Such insurance shall at all times be in
an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) on account of bodily
injury to or death of one (1) person, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) on
account of bodily injuries or death of more than one person as a result of any
one accident or disaster, and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) for
property damage in any one accident, and shall have a deductible or self-insured
retention on any such policy of not greater than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000).
Such insurance shall be written by a company or companies authorized to engage
in the business of general liability insurance in the State of South Carolina
with an A.M. Bests rating of "A" and an A.M. Bests Class rating of XIV or be
otherwise approved in writing by Landlord. A certificate reflecting the
continuing coverage of all such policies procured by Tenant in compliance
herewith shall be delivered to Landlord at least thirty (30) days prior to the
time such insurance is required to be carried by Tenant, and thereafter at least
thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any such policies. Such insurance
shall name Landlord as an additional insured. Such policy shall bear an
endorsement stating that the insurer agrees to notify Landlord not less than
thirty (30) days in advance of the modification or cancellation of any such
policy.

                  7.02     Fire and Extended Coverage - Personalty. Tenant
agrees to maintain in full force throughout the term of this Lease policies of
fire insurance, including extended coverage, on all furniture, fixtures,
equipment and other items of personal property of Tenant located in the
Premises. Such insurance shall be in amounts at a minimum equal to the
replacement value of such furniture, fixtures, equipment and other property and
shall have a

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deductible or self-insured retention on any such policy of not greater than Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000). A certificate thereof reflecting continuing coverage
shall be delivered to Landlord at least thirty (30) days prior to the time such
insurance is required to be carried by Tenant, and thereafter at least thirty
(30) days prior to the expiration of any such policies. Such insurance shall be
written by a company or companies authorized to engage in the business of fire
and extended coverage insurance in the State of South Carolina with an A.M.
Bests rating of "A" and an A.M. Bests Class rating of XIV or be otherwise
approved in writing by Landlord. Such policy shall bear an endorsement stating
that the insurer agrees to notify Landlord not less than thirty (30) days in
advance of the modification or cancellation of any such policy.

                  7.03     Failure to Secure or Maintain Insurance. If Tenant at
any time during the term of this Lease should fail to secure or maintain the
insurance required in Sections 7.01 and 7.02 hereof, Landlord shall be
permitted, but not required, to obtain such insurance in Tenant's name or as the
agent of Tenant. Any amounts paid by Landlord for such insurance shall become
immediately due and payable as additional rent by Tenant to Landlord, together
with interest thereon at the Default Rate from the date of payment by Landlord
until reimbursement is made by Tenant. Any such payment by Landlord shall not be
deemed to be a waiver of any other rights which Landlord may have under the
provisions of this Lease or as provided by law.

                  7.04     Fire and Extended Coverage - Building. Landlord shall
procure and maintain during the term of this Lease, fire, wind, storm and
extended coverage insurance on the Premises, which insurance shall be in amount
equal to the replacement cost of the Building and personal property. Such
insurance shall be written by a company or companies authorized to engage in the
business of casualty insurance in the State of South Carolina.

                  7.05     Waiver of Subrogation. Landlord and Tenant agree that
all policies of insurance to be kept and maintained in force by the respective
parties hereto shall, unless prohibited by applicable law or regulation, contain
provisions in which the rights of subrogation against Landlord and Tenant are
waived by the insurance company or carriers insuring the premises or property in
question to the extent of insurance proceeds made available. Landlord expressly
waives any right of recovery against Tenant for damage to or loss of the Project
or the Premises or improvements thereon, which loss or damage may arise by fire
or any other peril covered by any policy of insurance maintained pursuant to
this Lease which contains or is required to contain waiver of subrogation rights
against Tenant pursuant to this Section 7.05 to the extent that the Landlord is
covered or compensated therefor by insurance and shall make no claim for
recovery against Tenant therefor. Tenant expressly waives any right of recovery
against Landlord for damage to or loss of the Premises, and fixtures,
improvements or other property located therein, which damage or loss may arise
by fire or any other peril covered by any policy of insurance required to be
maintained pursuant to this Lease which contains or is required to contain a
waiver of subrogation rights against Landlord as set forth in this Section 7.05
to the extent that Tenant is covered or compensated therefor by insurance, and
shall make no claim for recovery against Landlord therefor.

                                  ARTICLE VIII

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                                 INDEMNIFICATION

                  8.01     Landlord's Indemnification. Landlord agrees to
indemnify, defend and save harmless Tenant and Tenant's agents, invitees,
employees and other representatives, from and against all claims, liabilities,
losses, damages and expenses for injury to or death of any person or loss of or
damage to property in or upon the Premises arising from the acts of Landlord,
its employees, agents, invitees, licensees and customers and including person
and property of Landlord, its employees, agents, invitees, licensees and
customers. It being understood and agreed that all property of Landlord kept,
stored or maintained in or upon the Premises shall be at the risk of Landlord.
The foregoing indemnity shall be in addition to Landlord's obligation to supply
insurance as required by Article VII hereof and not in discharge of or
substitution for same.

                  8.02     Tenant's Indemnification. Tenant agrees to indemnify,
defend and save harmless Landlord and Landlord's agents, invitees, other
representatives and employees, from and against all claims, liabilities, losses,
damages and expenses for injury to or death of any person or loss of or damage
to property in or upon the Premises, arising from the acts of Tenant, its
employees, agents, invitees, licensees and customer and including the person and
property of Tenant, its employees, agents, invitees, licensees and customers. It
being understood and agreed that all property of Tenant kept, stored or
maintained in or upon the Premises shall be at the risk of Tenant. The foregoing
indemnity shall be in addition to Tenant's obligation to supply insurance as
required by Article VII hereof and not in discharge of or substitution for same.

                                   ARTICLE IX

                                      TAXES

                  9.01     Taxes and Obligations. Landlord shall pay all taxes,
assessments (whether general or special) and any other obligations which are or
may become a lien on or levied against the Premises, including but not limited
to, the land, Building and the improvements thereof and the personal property
owned by Landlord, as they may become due and payable during the term of this
Lease. Tenant shall pay all taxes assessed against personal property owned by it
and located on the Premises.

                                    ARTICLE X

                                       USE

                  10.01    Use of Premises. The Premises shall be occupied and
used by Tenant for a call center, general office and related purposes and for no
other purpose without the prior written consent of Landlord. Tenant shall comply
with all laws and regulations pertaining to the conduct of such business
(including, but not limited to, zoning laws and ordinances) and shall obtain and
maintain at all times during the term of this Lease, and any extension thereof,
all licenses, consents or permits required by any governmental or regulatory
agency having jurisdiction, and shall hold Landlord harmless from any liability,
loss, cost (including reasonable

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attorneys' fees) or damage which in any respect arises out of the use of the
Premises by the Tenant except for actual damages which are the result of the
negligence or misconduct of Landlord. Tenant shall use the Premises in a safe
and careful manner so as to preclude or minimize the likelihood of the
occurrence of accidents and injuries to person or property. In addition, Tenant
shall not use or permit to be used in or on the Premises any hazardous
equipment, substance or other material or allow any condition to exist which
might cause injury to person or property or increase the danger of fire or other
casualty; shall not permit any objectionable or offensive noise or odors to be
emitted from the Premises; and shall not do, or permit to be done, anything
which might otherwise constitute a nuisance. Tenant shall maintain the Premises
in good condition and repair at all times, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

                  10.02    Environmental Regulation. Tenant acknowledges that
there are in effect federal, state and local laws and regulations, and that
additional and other laws and regulations may hereinafter be enacted to go into
effect relating to or affecting the Premises, and concerning the impact on the
environment of construction, land use, maintenance and operation of structures,
and the conduct of business. Tenant will not cause or permit to be caused, any
act or practice that would adversely affect the environment, or do anything or
permit anything to be done that would violate any of said laws or regulations,
and, if it does, it will indemnify Landlord for such actions.

                  10.03    Entry into and Inspection of Premises. Landlord, its
employees and agents shall have the right to enter onto the Premises or any part
thereof, at any reasonable time during normal business hours upon reasonable
notice to Tenant, for the purposes of examining or inspecting the same, and
making such repairs, alterations or other improvements to the Premises as
Landlord may consider to be necessary, appropriate or desirable, or to remedy
any default of Tenant or to exercise any other right or remedy specified herein.

                                   ARTICLE XI

                              ALTERATIONS AND SIGNS

                  11.01    Installation by Tenant. Tenant shall not make or
cause or permit to be made any alterations, additions, or improvements to the
Premises, or install or cause to be installed any trade fixtures, floor
coverings, interior or exterior lighting, plumbing fixtures, shades, canopies or
awnings or make any changes to the mechanical, electrical or sprinkler system
without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Tenant shall present to Landlord plans and specifications
for any such proposed work at the time the request for approval is made. If
Landlord consents to the making of any such alterations or other improvements,
Landlord may (i) make the same for the account and benefit of Tenant at Tenant's
expense, or (ii) permit Tenant to make the same.

                  11.02    Removal by Tenant. All alterations, installations,
additions and improvements in or to the Premises, whether installed by Landlord
or Tenant, shall be deemed to have attached to the Premises and to have become
the property of Landlord upon such attachment, and upon expiration of this Lease
or any renewal term thereof, Tenant shall not

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remove any of such alterations, installations, additions and improvements,
except trade fixtures installed by Tenant which may be removed if all rents due
hereunder shall have been paid in full and Tenant is not otherwise in default
hereunder. Tenant shall be liable to Landlord for any damage to the Premises
resulting from any removal of such property.

                  11.03    Signs. Tenant may inscribe, place, affix or display
any signs, advertisements or notices on the Building or on the exterior of the
Premises subject to the consent of Landlord which shall not be unreasonably
withheld. Landlord agrees to allow Tenant to use the lease for the sign on Route
276, Hemingway, South Carolina and to place a sign allowed by the lease.

                  11.04    Mechanics' and Other Liens. If, because of any work
done in or on or any materials furnished to the Premises at the instance of
Tenant, or because of any other act or failure to act on the part of Tenant or
any person for whom Tenant is legally responsible, any mechanic's lien or any
judgment, tax or other lien shall be filed for record against the Premises, then
regardless of whether such lien is valid or enforceable as such, Tenant shall,
at its own expense, cause such lien to be discharged within thirty (30) days
after written notice from Landlord, by bonding proceedings or otherwise. In
addition, Tenant shall indemnify and hold harmless Landlord from any claim,
damage, loss, liability, settlement, judgment or other cost and expense,
including attorneys' fees, resulting from or by reason of any such lien. If
Tenant shall fail to take such actions as shall cause such lien to be discharged
within said thirty (30) day period, Landlord may, at its option, pay the amount
of such lien or may discharge the same by bonding proceedings and, in the event
of such bonding proceedings, Landlord may require the lienor to prosecute the
appropriate action to enforce the lienor's claim. Any such amount paid or
expense incurred by Landlord, or any expense incurred or sum of money paid by
Landlord by reason of the failure of Tenant to comply with the foregoing
provisions of this paragraph, or in defending any such action, shall become
immediately due and payable as additional rent by Tenant to Landlord, together
with interest at the Default Rate thereon from the date of payment by Landlord
until paid by Tenant. Any such payment or discharge by Landlord shall not be
deemed to be a waiver of any other rights which Landlord may have under the
provisions of this Lease or as provided by law.

                                   ARTICLE XII

                             MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

                  12.01    Tenant's Obligation for Maintenance and Repair.
Tenant shall keep and maintain in good order, condition and repair, the
Premises. Said repairs shall include, without limitation, ordinary repairs to
keep the Premises and all fixtures and equipment contained in the Premises in
good order and repair. Tenant shall keep and maintain the Premises in a clean,
sanitary and safe condition in accordance with the laws of the State of South
Carolina, and in accordance with all directions, rules and regulations of any
health officer, fire marshal, building inspector, or other proper officials of
any governmental agency having jurisdiction, at the sole cost and expense of
Tenant, and Tenant shall comply with all requirements of law, ordinance or
otherwise affecting the Premises. If Tenant refuses or neglects to commence and
complete repairs promptly and adequately, Landlord shall have the right (but not
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repairs to be made and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for all such sums
expended by Landlord. Any amounts paid by Landlord hereunder shall be considered
to be additional rent and shall accrue interest at the Default Rate from the
date paid by Landlord until the date such amounts are reimbursed to Landlord by
Tenant. The payment of any amounts by Landlord hereunder shall not be deemed to
be a waiver of any other rights which Landlord may have under the provisions of
this Lease or as provided by law. At the time of the expiration of this Lease
and any extension thereof, Tenant shall surrender the Premises in good
condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.

                  12.02    Negligence of Tenant. Tenant shall make any repairs
to the Premises necessitated by reason of the negligence, fault or default of
Tenant, or Tenant's agents, employees, contractors or invitees.

                  12.03    Landlord's Obligation for Maintenance and Repair.
Landlord shall maintain in good order and condition the Building and structural
parts thereof (such as roof, floors, ceilings, exterior and interior walls, and
any plate glass windows which are a part thereof, basement, foundation and
electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and
systems serving the Premises; provided, however, that those repairs made
necessary by reason of the negligence or intentional acts of Tenant or any
person for whom Tenant is legally responsible shall be borne and paid by Tenant
in the same manner as that provided in Section 12.01 hereof.

                                  ARTICLE XIII

                            ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

                  13.01    Consent Required. Tenant shall not, without
Landlord's prior written consent:

                           (a)      assign, hypothecate, mortgage, encumber or
                                    convey this Lease or all or any part of
                                    Tenant's interest in the Premises or this
                                    Lease, except to an affiliate;

                           (b)      allow any transfer thereof or any lien upon
                                    Tenant's interest by operation of law;

                           (c)      sublet the Premises or any part thereof; or

                           (d)      permit the use or occupancy of the Premises
                                    or any part thereof by anyone other than
                                    Tenant, or an affiliate.

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                                   ARTICLE XIV

                                      WASTE

                  14.01    Waste or Nuisance. Tenant shall not commit or suffer
to be committed any waste upon the Premises or any nuisance.

                                   ARTICLE XV

                              DESTRUCTION OR DAMAGE

                  15.01    Destruction or Damage. If the Premises shall be
destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty and thus rendered untenantable,
then either party may, within 30 days after the date of such casualty, terminate
this Lease by giving to the other party written notice of such termination. If
neither party shall so terminate this Lease, then Landlord shall restore the
Premises, and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect for the
remainder of the Term, as provided in Section 15.02.

                  15.02    Restoration. If the Premises shall have been
destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty, but this Lease shall not have
been terminated as provided in Section 15.01, then Landlord shall, at its
expense, repair, reconstruct and otherwise restore the damaged part of the
Premises to substantially the same condition as the Premises existed prior to
such casualty. In the event of such restoration, this Lease shall continue in
full force and effect for the remainder of the Term.

                  Landlord shall use reasonable efforts to complete or cause the
completion of the restoration of the damaged part of the Premises within a
reasonable time, subject to any delays attributable to Tenant or to events and
causes beyond Landlord's reasonable control.

                    During the period of restoration provided for in this
Section 15.02, if the Premises are destroyed or damaged, or are untenable, then
no Monthly Fixed Rent shall be due and payable from the date of the casualty
until the restoration has been completed.

                                   ARTICLE XVI

                                 EMINENT DOMAIN

                  16.01    Taking of Premises. In the event that the whole of
the Premises or any significant part is taken under the power of eminent domain
by any public authority or shall be conveyed to such governmental authority in
lieu of such taking, then this Lease shall terminate and expire as of the date
possession is taken by the public authority and Tenant shall pay rents up to the
date of such taking with an appropriate refund by Landlord of such amounts
thereof as shall have been paid in advance for a period subsequent to the date
of the taking. As used herein the term "any significant part of the Premises"
shall mean such portion of the Building that in Tenant's opinion the Building
cannot be used as a call center. If less than the whole of the

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Premises and less than a significant part of the Building shall be so taken,
then Tenant may, at its option and upon notice to Landlord delivered on or
before the day of surrendering possession to the public authority, terminate
this Lease effective the date possession shall be so taken by such public
authority, and Tenant shall pay rents up to the date of such taking with an
appropriate refund by Landlord of such amounts thereof as may have been paid in
advance for a period subsequent to the date of the taking. In the event that
Tenant does not so terminate this Lease, all of the terms herein provided shall
continue in effect and Landlord shall make all necessary repairs or alterations
to the Premises so as to constitute the remaining portion of the Premises a
complete architectural unit.

                  16.02    Compensation for Taking. In the event the Premises,
or any part thereof, shall be taken or condemned either permanently or
temporarily for any public or quasi-public use or purpose by competent authority
in appropriation proceedings or by any right of eminent domain, the entire
compensation award therefor, including, but not limited to, all damages as
compensation for diminution in value of the leasehold, reversion or fee, shall
belong to Landlord without any deductions therefrom for any present or future
estate of Tenant, and Tenant hereby assigns Landlord all its rights, title and
interest to any such award. Although all damages in the event of any
condemnation are to belong to Landlord, whether such damages are awarded as
compensation for diminution in value of the leasehold, reversion or fee of the
Premises, Tenant shall, in the event this Lease is terminated by reason thereof,
have the right to claim and recover from the condemning authority, but not from
Landlord, such compensation as may be separately awarded or recoverable by
Tenant in Tenant's own right on account of any and all damage to Tenant's
business by reason of the condemnation and for or on account of any cost or loss
which Tenant might incur in removing Tenant's furniture, fixtures, leasehold
improvements and equipment.

                                  ARTICLE XVII

                         DEFAULT BY TENANT AND LANDLORD

                  17.01    Events of Tenant Default. It is expressly agreed that
each of the following shall constitute an event of default of Tenant hereunder:

                           (a)      The failure, neglect or refusal of Tenant to
                                    pay any installment of Monthly Fixed Rental
                                    or additional rent at the time and in the
                                    amount as herein provided, or to pay any
                                    other monies agreed by it to be paid
                                    promptly when and as the same shall become
                                    due and payable under the terms hereof, and
                                    if any such failure, neglect or refusal to
                                    pay shall continue for a period of more than
                                    seven (7) days after written notice from
                                    Landlord to Tenant.

                           (b)      (i) Tenant shall admit in writing its
                                    inability to pay generally its debts as they
                                    become due; (ii) Tenant shall make an
                                    assignment for the benefit of creditors;
                                    (iii) Tenant's property in or on the
                                    Premises or Tenant's interest in this Lease
                                    shall be levied upon

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                                    under any attachment or execution; (iv) a
                                    receiver, trustee, liquidator or conservator
                                    shall be appointed for Tenant or to take
                                    possession of all or substantially all of
                                    Tenant's property in or on the Premises or
                                    of Tenant's interest in this Lease; or (v) a
                                    petition for insolvency, dissolution,
                                    liquidation or reorganization or
                                    arrangement, or an order for relief in which
                                    Tenant is named a debtor, shall be filed by,
                                    against or with respect to Tenant pursuant
                                    to any federal or state statute; and, with
                                    respect to any such appointment as provided
                                    in clause (iv) or any such petition or order
                                    for relief filed against or with respect to
                                    Tenant as provided in clause (v), Tenant
                                    shall fail to secure a stay or discharge
                                    thereof within 90 days after the appointment
                                    or the filing of the petition or the entry
                                    or the order for relief.

                           (c)      The failure, neglect or refusal of Tenant to
                                    keep and perform any of the covenants,
                                    conditions or stipulations herein contained
                                    and covenanted and agreed to be kept and
                                    performed by it (other than agreements
                                    concerning amounts to be paid by Tenant
                                    which are provided for in clause (a) above),
                                    and such failure, neglect or refusal shall
                                    continue for a period of more than thirty
                                    (30) days after notice thereof in writing is
                                    given by Landlord to Tenant; provided,
                                    however, that if the cause for giving such
                                    notice involves the making of repairs or
                                    other matters reasonably requiring a longer
                                    period of time than such thirty (30) day
                                    period, Tenant shall be deemed to have
                                    complied with such notice within said period
                                    of time if Tenant is diligently prosecuting
                                    compliance with said notice or has taken the
                                    proper steps or proceedings under the
                                    circumstances to prevent the seizure,
                                    destruction, alteration or other
                                    interference with the Premises by reason of
                                    non-compliance with the requirements of any
                                    law or ordinance or with the rules,
                                    regulations or directions of any
                                    governmental authority, as the case may be.

                           (d)      Tenant shall fail to take occupancy of the
                                    Premises or shall vacate, abandon or fail to
                                    occupy the Premises for a period of thirty
                                    (30) days.

                           (e)      The making of any assignment by Tenant of
                                    the Premises, or part thereof, for the
                                    benefit of creditors, or should the Premises
                                    be taken under any levy of execution or
                                    attachment in execution against Tenant, and
                                    such levy, attachment or assignment is not
                                    dismissed and discharged within thirty (30)
                                    days after written notice thereof given by
                                    Landlord to Tenant.

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                  17.02    Remedies of Landlord. Upon the occurrence of any
event of default as set forth in Section 17.01 hereof, then Landlord, in
addition to other rights or remedies that Landlord may have as provided by law,
shall have: (a) the right to remedy Tenant's default itself; and if Landlord
shall do so in whole or in part, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for all costs
and expenses paid or incurred by Landlord in connection therewith, together with
interest thereon at the Default Rate; and/or (b) the right to sue Tenant for
specific performance of any of the obligations undertaken by it in this Lease or
any injunctive or other equitable relief, or for the recovery of possession of
the Premises or any damage or loss which shall have been or shall in the future
be sustained by Landlord as a result of Tenant's default; and/or (c) the right
to declare this Lease terminated and the term ended, and/or (d) the right to
enter the Premises and the right to remove all partitions and properties from
the Premises and such property may be removed and stored in a public warehouse
or elsewhere at the cost and expense of Tenant without prior notice to Tenant or
to resort to legal process and without being deemed guilty of trespass or
becoming liable for loss or damage which may be occasioned thereby.

                  17.03    Right to Relet. Should Landlord elect to enter the
Premises, as provided in Section 17.02 hereof, or should Landlord take
possession pursuant to legal proceedings or pursuant to any notice provided for
by law, it may either terminate this Lease, or it may, from time to time,
without terminating this Lease make such alterations and repairs as may be
necessary in order to relet the Premises, and to relet the Premises, or any part
thereof, for such term or terms (which may be for a term extending beyond the
term of this Lease) and at such rental or rentals and upon such other terms and
conditions as Landlord, in its sole discretion, may deem advisable. Upon each
such reletting, all rentals and other sums received by Landlord from such
reletting shall be applied as follows: first, to the payment of any indebtedness
other than rent due hereunder from Tenant to Landlord; second, to the payment of
any costs and expenses of such reletting, including reasonable brokerage fees
and attorneys' fees and of costs of such alterations and repairs; third, to the
payment of rent and other charges due and unpaid hereunder; and fourth, the
remainder, if any, shall be held by Landlord and applied in payment of future
fixed and additional rent as the same may become due and payable hereunder. If
such rentals and other sums received from such reletting during any month is
less than that to be paid during the month by Tenant hereunder, Tenant shall pay
such deficiency to Landlord. Such deficiency shall be calculated and paid
monthly. No such re-entry or taking possession of the Premises by Landlord shall
be construed as an election on its part to terminate this Lease unless a written
notice of such intention shall be given by Landlord to Tenant or unless the
termination hereof be decreed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Notwithstanding any such reletting without termination, Landlord may at any time
hereafter elect to terminate this Lease for such previous breach. Should
Landlord at any time terminate this Lease for any breach, in addition to any
other remedies that Landlord may possess pursuant to the terms of this Lease or
as provided by law, Landlord may recover from Tenant all damages it may incur by
reason of such breach.

                  17.04    Events of Landlord Default. The failure, neglect or
refusal of Landlord to keep and perform any of the covenants, conditions or
stipulations herein contained and covenant and agree to be kept and performed by
it, and such failure, neglect or refusal shall continue for a period of more
than thirty (30) days after notice thereof in writing is given by Tenant to
Landlord; provided, however, that if the cause for giving such notice involves
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repairs or other matters recently requiring a longer period of time than such
thirty (30) day period, Landlord shall be deemed to have complied with such
notice within said period of time if Landlord is diligently prosecuting
compliance with said notice or has taken the proper steps or proceedings under
the circumstances to prevent the noncompliance with the requirements of the
Lease or any law or ordinance, rules, regulations or directions of any
governmental authority, as the case may be.

                  Upon the occurrence of any event of default as set forth in
Section 17.04 hereof, Tenant shall have all rights and remedies provided by law
or equity.

                                  ARTICLE XVIII

                                TENANT'S PROPERTY

                  18.01    Taxes on Tenant's Property. Tenant shall be
responsible for and shall pay before delinquency all municipal, county, state
and federal taxes assessed during the term of this Lease against any leasehold
interest or personal property of any kind, owned by or placed in, upon or about
the Premises by Tenant.

                  18.02    Notice by Tenant. Tenant shall give immediate notice
to Landlord in case of fire or accidents on the Premises or of defects therein
or of any fixtures or equipment.

                                   ARTICLE XIX

                                  HOLDING OVER

                  19.01    Holding Over. Any holding over after the expiration
of this Lease or any extension thereof, without the consent of Landlord, shall
be construed to be a tenancy from month-to-month at a monthly rent equal to the
Monthly Rental Payment payable by Tenant at the expiration of this Lease, and
shall otherwise be on the terms and conditions herein specified, so far as
applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing provision, no such holding-over by
Tenant shall operate to renew or extend the Term of this Lease; and Tenant may
terminate by giving Landlord 30 days' prior written notice.

                  19.02    Successors. All rights and liabilities herein given
to or imposed upon the respective parties hereto shall extend to and bind the
several respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of
said parties; and if there shall be more than one Tenant, they shall also be
bound jointly and severally by the terms, covenants and agreements herein. No
rights, however, shall inure to the benefit of any assignee of Tenant unless the
assignment to such assignee has been approved by Landlord in writing as provided
in Article XIII of this Lease.

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                                   ARTICLE XX

                                 QUIET ENJOYMENT

                  20.01    Landlord's Covenants. Upon the payment by Tenant of
the rents and other charges herein provided, and upon the observance and
performance of all the covenants, terms and conditions on Tenant's part to be
observed and performed, Tenant shall peaceably and quietly hold and enjoy the
Premises for the term of this Lease or any extension thereof without hindrance
or interruption by Landlord or any other person or persons lawfully or equitably
claiming by, through or under Landlord, subject nevertheless, to the terms and
conditions of this Lease.

                                   ARTICLE XXI

                                  MISCELLANEOUS

                  21.01    Waiver. The failure or delay by Landlord, at any time
after a default has occurred, to exercise or enforce any of the rights, remedies
and obligations provided for in this Lease shall not be deemed on construed to
be a waiver of any such default or remedy or to affect the validity or
enforceability of any part of this Lease or the right of Landlord or Tenant
thereafter to exercise or enforce each and every such right, remedy and
obligation. No waiver of any default under this Lease by Landlord or Tenant
shall be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent default,
and the consent or approval by Landlord or Tenant to or for any act by Tenant or
Landlord requiring Landlord's or Tenant's consent or approval shall not be
deemed to render unnecessary Landlord's or Tenant's consent or approval to or
for any subsequent similar act by Tenant or Landlord. No breach of a covenant or
condition of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived by Landlord or
Tenant, unless such waiver be in writing signed by Landlord or Tenant.

                  21.02    Entire Agreement. This Lease and any exhibit(s),
addendum(s) or rider(s) attached hereto and forming a part hereof, set forth all
the covenants, promises, agreements, conditions and understandings between
Landlord and Tenant concerning the Premises and there are no promises,
agreements, conditions or understandings, either oral or written, between them
other than are herein set forth. No alteration, amendment, change or addition to
this Lease shall be binding upon Landlord or Tenant unless reduced to writing
and signed by the parties hereto.

                  21.03    Counterparts. This Lease or any amendment hereto may
be executed in several counterparts, and all so executed shall constitute one
Lease, binding on both parties hereto, notwithstanding that both parties are not
signatories to the original or the same counterpart.

                  21.04    Interpretation and Use of Pronouns. Nothing contained
herein shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto, nor by any third
party, as creating the relationship of principal and agent or of partnership or
of joint venture between the parties hereto. It is expressly understood and
agreed between the parties hereto that neither the method of

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computation of rent, nor any of the provisions contained herein, nor any acts of
the parties herein, shall be deemed to create any relationship between the
parties hereto other than the relationship of Landlord and Tenant. Whenever
herein the singular number is used, the same shall include the plural, and the
masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders.

                  21.05    Delays. In the event that either party hereto shall
be delayed or hindered in or prevented from the performance of any act required
hereunder by reason of strikes, lockouts, labor troubles, inability to procure
materials, failure of power, restrictive governmental laws or regulations,
riots, insurrection, war or other reason of a like nature not the fault of the
party delayed in performing work or doing acts required under the terms of this
Lease, then performance of such act shall be excused for the period equivalent
to the period of such delay. The provisions of this Section 21.05 shall not
operate to excuse Tenant from prompt payment of rent or any other payments
required by the terms of this Lease.

                  21.06    Notices. Any notice, demand, request or other
instrument which may be or is required to be given under this Lease shall be
hand delivered or sent by United States certified mail, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid, and shall be addressed to Landlord and to Tenant at
the addresses designated in Subsections 1.01(e) and (f), or such other addresses
as Landlord or Tenant shall designate by written notice to the other party.
Notice shall be effective when received if hand delivered or when the return
receipt is signed or refused if sent by registered or certified mail.

                  21.07    Headings. The captions, section numbers and article
numbers appearing in this Lease are inserted only as a matter of convenience and
in no way define, limit, construe or describe the scope or intent of such
sections or articles of this Lease, nor in any way affect this Lease.

                  21.08    Recording. Tenant shall not record this Lease;
provided, however, upon the request of either party hereto, the other party
shall join in the execution of a memorandum or so-called "short form" of this
Lease for the purposes of recordation. Said memorandum or "short form" of this
Lease shall contain the names of Landlord and Tenant and their addresses as set
forth in this Lease, a reference to this Lease with its date of execution, a
description of the Premises, including a reference by volume and page to the
record of the deed under which Landlord claims title, and the term of this
Lease, together with any rights of renewal or extension thereof, and the date of
commencement of the term of this Lease.

                  21.09    Approval and Authorization. Each of the persons
executing this Lease on behalf of Tenant do hereby covenant, represent and
warrant that Tenant is a duly formed and existing entity, that Tenant has and is
qualified to do business in the State of South Carolina, that Tenant has full
right and authority to enter into this Lease, that each of the persons executing
this Lease on behalf of Tenant is an officer of Tenant, and that each of said
persons is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Lease to Landlord
pursuant to a duly adopted resolution of Tenant. Tenant shall deliver to
Landlord, upon Tenant's execution of this Lease, a copy of such resolution
certified by the Secretary of Tenant.

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                  21.10    Successors and Assigns. This Lease shall inure to the
benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, personal
representatives, successors and permitted assigns; but no assignment of this
Lease or subletting of the Premises or other transfer of Tenant's interest in
this Lease shall be permitted except as otherwise expressly provided in Article
XIII.

                  21.11    Time. Unless otherwise specified, time is of the
essence of each and every provision of this Lease.

                  21.12    Relationship of the Parties. The relationship between
the parties shall be that of Landlord and Tenant, and Landlord shall not, by
virtue of the execution of this Lease or the leasing of the Premises to Tenant,
became or be deemed to be a partner of or a joint venturer with Tenant in the
conduct of Tenant's business on the Premises or otherwise.

                  21.13    Effectiveness of this Lease. This instrument shall be
effective as a lease only after one or more copies of it have been executed and
delivered by each party to the other party; and prior to such execution and
delivery by both parties, the delivery of copies of it to Tenant for Tenant's
examination and execution shall not be deemed or construed to constitute a
reservation, right, option or agreement to make a lease by either party. After
such execution and delivery by both parties, this Lease shall be effective as of
the date first written above, regardless of the date of execution or delivery by
either party.

                  21.14    Accord and Satisfaction. No payment by Tenant or
receipt by Landlord of a lesser amount than the monthly rent herein stipulated
to be paid by Tenant to Landlord or any endorsement or statement on any check or
any letter accompanying any check or payment as rent shall be deemed an accord
and satisfaction, and Landlord shall accept such check or payment without
prejudice to Landlord's right to recover the balance of such rent or pursue any
other remedy provided in this Lease.

                  21.15    Laws of the State of South Carolina. This Lease shall
be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of South
Carolina. If any provision of this Lease or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Lease shall not be affected thereby and each provision of this
Lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

                  21.16    Option to Purchase the Premises. During the term of
this Lease, the Tenant shall have the option to purchase the Premises or an
assignment of the Lease between the Landlord and Williamsburg County, South
Carolina in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Asset Purchase
Agreement attached hereto and marked Exhibit 2.16.

                  21.17    Right of First Refusal. In the event that the
Landlord has a bonafide intention to sell, assign or otherwise transfer its
interest in the Premises, including the Lease with Williamsburg County, South
Carolina to a prospective purchaser, assignee, transferee or other recipient (a
"Prospective Transferee"), the Landlord shall give written notice of such
intention to the Tenant and such notice shall offer (the "Offer") to sell such
interest (the "Available Interest")

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to the Tenant. The notice of offer shall be in affidavit form and shall set
forth the name and address of the Prospective Transferee, the terms and
conditions of the offer, which offer shall include an earnest money deposit of
at least five percent (5%) of the purchase price. The Tenant shall have an
irrevocable prior right and option (the "First Right of Refusal") to purchase
all of the interest in the Premises on the terms and conditions set forth in the
Offer.

                  The Tenant may exercise its Right of First Refusal by giving
written notice of such exercise to the Landlord on or before the 30th day after
receipt of the Offer. If the Tenant does not exercise its Right of First
Refusal, the Landlord shall have the right to sell the Premises to the
Prospective Transferee for a period of sixty (60) days after the failure to
exercise by the Tenant on the same terms and conditions as set forth in the
Offer.

                  If Tenant exercises its Right of First Refusal, the closing
shall take place within thirty (30) days of the exercise of the Right of First
Refusal. At such closing, Landlord shall deliver a deed, assignment or other
instrument required to transfer the Premises to the Tenant, free and clear of
any lien or encumbrance of any kind and approved by the Bankruptcy Court and the
Tenant shall pay the purchase price in accordance with the terms of the Offer.

                  21.18    Validity of Insurall Lease. The Landlord represents
and warrants that it has obtained the interest of Insurall Casualty Group, Inc.
("Insurall") in the lease agreement by and between Insurall and Williamsburg
County, South Carolina (the "County"), dated as of December 20, 2001. The
Landlord represents and warrants that (i) the lease continues in full force and
effect; and (ii) Landlord has the right to sublease the Premises to the Tenant.

                  21.19    Necessary Approvals . This Sublease Agreement is
subject to the approval of the Bankruptcy Court, Business Carolina and the
County.

                  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Lease
to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the day, month and
year first-above written.

Witnesses:                                   LANDLORD:

                                             /s/ Robert F. Anderson
                                             -----------------------------------

/s/ Kelley Goodrich                          By ________________________________
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Print Name: Kelley Goodrich                     ________________________________

/s/ Elke E. Watkins
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Print Name: Elke E. Watkins                  Its: ______________________________

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                                             TENANT:

                                             SAFE AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY
                                             OR ITS AFFILIATES

/s/ Melinda S. Fry                           By /s/ Greg A. Sutton
----------------------------------              --------------------------------
Print Name: Melinda S. Fry                          Greg A. Sutton
                                             Its: CFO

/s/ Jeffrey S. Meyer
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Print Name: Jeffrey S. Meyer                 Its: CFO

                                             ATTEST:

                                             By /s/ April Miller
                                                --------------------------------
                                             Its: Corp Secretary

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF Richland

                  Be it remembered, that on this 3rd day of December , 2003,
before me, a Notary Public, in aforesaid county and state, personally appeared
the above named Robert F. Anderson, as the Trustee for the Insurall Casualty
Group, Inc., who acknowledged the signing of the foregoing as her/his free act
and deed on behalf of the Trustee for Insurall Casualty Group, Inc.

                  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and caused
my official seal to be affixed hereto on the day and year first above written.

                                             /s/ Elke E. Watkins
                                             -----------------------------------
                                             Notary Public, S.C.
                                             Exp. 12-18-05

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN

                  Be it remembered, that on this 19th day of November , 2003,
before me, a Notary Public, in aforesaid county and state, personally appeared
the above named Greg Sutton , the CFO of Safe Auto Insurance Company and
acknowledged the signing of the foregoing as her/his free act and deed on behalf
of the corporation.

                  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and caused
my official seal to be affixed hereto on the day and year first above written.

                                             /s/ Dalaina L. Borders
                                             -----------------------------------
                                             Notary Public

                  Delaina L. Borders
[SEAL]               Notary Public
              In and for the State of Ohio
                  My Commission Expires
                     April 23, 2008

This instrument prepared by: George L. Jenkins, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease
                             LLP 52 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

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                                    EXHIBIT A

                          LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE LAND

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the
County of Williamsburg, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as
containing 7.00 acres on that certain plat prepared for Insurall Casualty Group,
Inc. by J.B. Ellis, Jr., R.L.S., dated November 2, 2000, recorded in Plat Book
S-1024 at Page 8 A, and, according to said plat, having the following boundaries
and measurements, to-wit: Commencing at an iron rod set on the northeastern side
of the right of way of State Road S-45-430 one tenth of a mile from the northern
intersection of State Road S-45-430 and S.C. Highway 261, said iron rod set
being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING: Thence running along the northwestern
right-of-way of State Road S-45-430 N 13 degrees 39' 57" W a distance of 500.00
feet to an iron rod set; thence turning and running along property of Elloree T.
Smith N 66 degrees 39' 46" E a distance of 703.14 feet to an iron rod set;
thence turning and running along property of Elloree T. Smith S 13 degrees 58'
55" E a distance of 375.41 feet to an iron rod set; thence turning and running
along property of H. & S. Oil Company, Inc. and Roger and Dianne Smith S 56
degrees 30' 47" W a distance of 240.50 feet to a point; thence S 57 degrees 22'
03" W a distance of 495.89 feet to the point of beginning. All measurements a
little more or less.

Split from Tax Map No. 45-466-012.

Derivation: This being the same property conveyed to Williamsburg County
Development Corporation by deed of Elloree T. Smith dated February 28, 2001 and
recorded in the Williamsburg County Clerk of Court's Office in Book A0477 at
page 00023 and then to Insurall Casualty Group, Inc. by deed of Williamsburg
County Development Corporation dated May 21, 2001 and recorded in the
Williamsburg County Clerk of Court's Office in Book A0481 at page 00344.

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