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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.5

                       GUARANTY AND SURETYSHIP AGREEMENT

      THIS GUARANTY AND SURETYSHIP AGREEMENT (this "Guaranty"), dated as of the
31st day of March, 2004, made by U-HAUL INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Nevada
corporation ("Guarantor"), to UH STORAGE (DE) LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware
limited partnership ("Landlord").

                                   W I T N E S S E T H:

      WHEREAS, Landlord, as lessor, has entered into a Lease Agreement of even
date herewith (the "Lease"), in which Landlord leased to U-Haul Moving Partners,
Inc., a Nevada limited partnership ("Tenant"), certain premises listed on
Schedule A attached hereto (collectively, the "Leased Premises");

      WHEREAS, all of the issued and outstanding partnership interests of Tenant
are owned by Guarantor; and

      WHEREAS, the execution and delivery by Guarantor of this Guaranty is a
material inducement to Landlord to execute the Lease, and Guarantor expects to
derive financial benefit from the Lease.

      NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by
Guarantor, and intending to be legally bound, Guarantor hereby covenants and
agrees as follows:

                                   ARTICLE I.
                                   GUARANTEE

      1.01. Guaranteed Obligations. Guarantor hereby absolutely
unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to and becomes surety for Landlord
and its successors and assigns for the due, punctual and full payment,
performance and observance of, and covenants with Landlord to duly, punctually
and fully pay and perform, the following (collectively, the "Guaranteed
Obligations"):

      (a) the full and timely payment of all Rent and all other amounts due or
to become due to Landlord from Tenant under the Lease or any other agreement or
instrument executed in connection therewith, including without limitation the
Seller/Lessee's Certificate of even date therewith in favor of Landlord, whether
now existing or hereafter arising, contracted or incurred (collectively, the
"Monetary Obligations"); and

      (b) all covenants, agreements, terms, obligations and conditions,
undertakings and duties contained in the Lease to be observed, performed by or
imposed upon Tenant under the Lease, whether now existing or hereafter arising,
contracted or incurred (collectively, the "Performance Obligations"),

as and when such payment, performance or observance shall become due (whether by
acceleration or otherwise) in accordance with the terms of the Lease, which
terms are incorporated herein by reference. The Guaranteed Obligations shall not
be affected by the Tenant's voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy, assignment for
the benefit of creditors reorganization or similar proceeding affecting the
Tenant. If for any reason any Monetary Obligation shall not be paid promptly
when due, Guarantor shall, immediately upon demand, pay

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the same to Landlord when due under the terms of the Lease. If for any reason
Tenant shall fail to perform or observe any Performance Obligation, Guarantor
shall, immediately upon demand, perform and observe the same or cause the same
to be performed or observed. If, by reason of any bankruptcy, insolvency or
similar laws affecting the rights of creditors, Landlord shall be prohibited
from exercising any of Landlord's rights and remedies, including, but not
limited to, enforcement of the terrns of the Lease against the Tenant, then as
to Guarantor such prohibition shall be of no force and effect, and Landlord
shall have the right to make demand upon, and receive payment and/or performance
from Guarantor of all Guaranteed obligations and Guarantor's obligation in this
respect shall be primary and not secondary. Guarantor shall pay all Monetary
Obligations to Landlord at the address and in the manner set forth in the Lease
or at such other address as Landlord shall notify Guarantor in writing.

      1.02. Guarantee Unconditional. The obligations of Guarantor hereunder are
continuing, absolute and unconditional, irrespective of any circumstance
whatsoever which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or
defense of a guarantor or surety. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the obligations of Guarantor hereunder shall remain in full force and
effect without regard to, and shall not be released, discharged, abated,
impaired or in any way affected by:

      (a) any amendment, modification, extension, renewal or supplement to the
Lease or any termination of the Lease or any interest therein;

      (b) any assumption by any party of Tenant's or any other party's
obligations under, or Tenant's or any other party's assignment of any of its
interest in, the Lease;

      (c) any exercise or nonexercise of or delay in exercising any right,
remedy, power or privilege under or in respect of this Guaranty or the Lease or
pursuant to applicable law (even if any such right, remedy, power or privilege
shall be lost thereby), including, without limitation, any so-called self-help
remedies, or any waiver, consent, compromise, settlement, indulgence or other
action or inaction in respect thereof;

      (d) any change in the financial condition of Tenant, the voluntary or
involuntary liquidation, dissolution, sale of all or substantially all of the
assets, marshalling of assets and liabilities, receivership, conservatorship,
insolvency, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, reorganization,
arrangement, composition or readjustment of, or other similar proceeding
affecting Landlord, Tenant or Guarantor or any of their assets or any
impairment, modification, release or limitation of liability of Landlord, Tenant
or Guarantor or their respective estates in bankruptcy or of any remedy for the
enforcement of such liability resulting from the operation of any present or
future provision of the United States Bankruptcy Code or other similar statute
or from the decision of any court;

      (e) any extension of time for payment or performance of the Guaranteed
Obligations or any part thereof;

      (f) the genuineness, invalidity or unenforceability of all or any portion
or provision of the Lease;

      (g) any defense that may arise by reason of the failure of Landlord to
file or enforce a claim against the estate of Tenant in any bankruptcy or other
proceeding;

      (h) the release or discharge of or accord and satisfaction with of Tenant
or any other person or entity from performance or observance of any of the
agreements, covenants, terms or conditions contained in the Lease by operation
of law or otherwise;

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      (i) the failure of Landlord to keep Guarantor advised of Tenant's
financial condition, regardless of the existence of any duty to do so;

      (j) any assignment by Landlord of all of Landlord's right, title and
interest in, to and under the Lease and/or this Guaranty as collateral security
for any Loan;

      (k) any present or future law or order of any government (de jure or de
facto) or of any agency thereof purporting to reduce, amend or otherwise affect
the Guaranteed Obligations or any or all of the obligations, covenants or
agreements of Tenant under the Lease (except by payment in full of all
Guaranteed Obligations) or Guarantor under this Guaranty (except by payment in
full of all Guaranteed Obligations);

      (l) the default or failure of Guarantor fully to perform any of its
obligations set forth in this Guaranty;

      (m) any actual, purported or attempted sale, assignment or other transfer
by Landlord of the Lease or the Leased Premises or any part thereof or of any of
its rights, interests or obligations thereunder;

      (n) any merger or consolidation of Tenant into or with any other entity,
or any sale, lease, transfer or other disposition of any or all of Tenant's
assets or any sale, transfer or other disposition of any or all of the shares of
capital stock or other securities of Tenant or any affiliate of Tenant to any
other person or entity;

      (o) Tenant's failure to obtain, protect, preserve or enforce any rights in
or to the Lease or the Leased Premises or any interest therein against any party
or the invalidity or unenforceability of any such rights; or

      (p) any other event, action, omission or circumstances which might in any
manner or to any extent impose any risk to Guarantor or which might otherwise
constitute a legal or equitable release or discharge of a guarantor or surety.

all of which may be given or done without notice to, or consent of, Guarantor.

No setoff, claim, reduction or diminution of any obligation, or any defense of
any kind or nature which Tenant or Guarantor now has or hereafter may have
against Landlord shall be available hereunder to Guarantor against Landlord.

      1.03. Disaffirmance of Lease. Guarantor agrees that, in the event of
rejection or disaffirmance of the Lease by Tenant or Tenant's trustee in
bankruptcy pursuant to the United States Bankruptcy Code or any other law,
Guarantor will, if Landlord so requests, assume all obligations and liabilities
under the express terms of the Lease, to the same extent as if Guarantor had
been originally named instead of Tenant as a party to the Lease and there had
been no rejection or disaffirmance; and Guarantor will confirm such assumption
in writing at the request of Landlord on or after such rejection or
disaffirmance. Guarantor, upon such assumption, shall have all rights of Tenant
under the Lease (to the extent permitted by law).

      1.04. No Notice or Duty to Exhaust Remedies. Guarantor hereby waives
notice of any default in the payment or non-performance of any of the Guaranteed
Obligations (except as expressly required hereunder), diligence, presentment,
demand, protest and all notices of any kind. Guarantor agrees that liability
under this Guaranty shall be primary and hereby waives any requirement that
Landlord exhaust any right or remedy, or proceed first or at any time, against
Tenant or any other guarantor of, or any security for, any of the Guaranteed
Obligations.

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Guarantor hereby waives notice of any acceptance of this Guaranty and all
matters and rights which may be raised in avoidance of, or in defense against,
any action to enforce the obligations of Guarantor hereunder. Guarantor hereby
waives any and all suretyship defenses or defenses in the nature thereof without
in any manner limiting any other provision of this Guaranty. This Guaranty
constitutes an agreement of suretyship as well as of guaranty, and Landlord may
pursue its rights and remedies under this Guaranty and under the Lease in
whatever order, or collectively, and shall be entitled to payment and
performance hereunder notwithstanding any action taken by Landlord or inaction
by Landlord to enforce any of its rights or remedies against any other
guarantor, person, entity or property whatsoever. This Guaranty is a guaranty of
payment and performance and not merely of collection.

      Landlord may pursue its rights and remedies under this Guaranty
notwithstanding any other guarantor of or security for the Guaranteed
Obligations or any part thereof. Guarantor authorizes Landlord, at its sole
option, without notice or demand and without affecting the liability of
Guarantor under this Guaranty, to terminate the Lease, either in whole or in
part, in accordance with its terms.

      Each default on any of the Guaranteed Obligations shall give rise to a
separate cause of action and separate suits may be brought hereunder as each
cause of action arises or, at the option of Landlord any and all causes of
action which arise prior to or after any suit is commenced hereunder may be
included in such suit.

      1.05. Subrogation. The Guarantor will not exercise any rights which it may
acquire by way of subrogation, indemnification or contribution, by reason of any
payment made by it hereunder or otherwise, until after the date on which all of
the Guaranteed Obligations shall have been satisfied and performed in full and,
until such time, any such rights against the Tenant shall be fully subordinate
in lien and payment to any claim which the Landlord now or hereafter has against
the Tenant. If any amount shall be paid to the Guarantor on account of such
subrogation, indemnification or contribution at any time when all of the
Guaranteed Obligations and all other expenses guaranteed pursuant hereto shall
not have been paid and performed in full, such amount shall be held in trust for
the benefit of the Landlord, shall be segregated from the other funds of the
Guarantor and shall forthwith be paid over to the Landlord to be applied in
whole or in part by the Landlord against the Guaranteed Obligations, whether
matured or unmatured, in accordance with the terms of the Lease. Guarantor
waives all rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies by the
Landlord, even though that election of remedies has destroyed the Guarantor's
rights of subrogation and reimbursement against the Tenant by the operation of
Section 580d of the California Code of Civil Procedure or otherwise.

                                  ARTICLE 11.
                   REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

      2.01. Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties
made by Guarantor in that certain Guarantor's Certificate of even date herewith
made by Guarantor in favor of Landlord are hereby incorporated by reference
herein (with all related definitions). Guarantor hereby represents and warrants
to Landlord as provided therein.

      2.02. Financial Statements; Books and Records.

      (a) Guarantor shall keep adequate records and books of account with
respect to the finances and business of Guarantor generally and with respect to
the Leased Premises, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
("GAAP") consistently applied, and

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shall permit Landlord and Lender by their respective agents, accountants and
attorneys, upon reasonable notice to Guarantor, to examine (and make copies of)
the records and books of account and to discuss the finances and business with
the officers of Guarantor, at such reasonable times as may be requested by
Landlord or Lender. Upon the request of Lender or Landlord (either
telephonically or in writing), Guarantor shall provide the requesting party with
copies of any information to which such party would be entitled in the course of
a personal visit.

      (b) If at any time during the Term, Guarantor ceases to be a publicly
traded company and/or its financial reports and statements (e.g. 10-K and 10-Q
reports) are no longer available to Landlord via Edgar or other online reporting
sources without material cost to Landlord, then Guarantor shall deliver to
Landlord and to Lender (i) within one hundred twenty (120) days of the close of
each fiscal year, annual audited financial statements of Guarantor prepared by
nationally recognized independent certified public accountants and (ii) within
seventy-five (75) days after the end of each of the three remaining fiscal
quarters unaudited financial statements and all other quarterly reports of
Guarantor, certified by Guarantor's chief financial officer, and all filings, if
any, of Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other required filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission pursuant to the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, or any other Law. All financial statements of Guarantor shall
be prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied. All annual financial
statements shall be accompanied (i) by an opinion of said accountants stating
that (A) there are no qualifications as to the scope of the audit and (B) the
audit was performed in accordance with GAAP and (ii) by the affidavit of the
president or a vice president of Guarantor, dated within five (5) days of the
delivery of such statement, stating that (C) the affiant knows of no Event of
Default, or event which, upon notice or the passage of time or both, would
become an Event of Default which has occurred and is continuing hereunder or, if
any such event has occurred and is continuing, specifying the nature and period
of existence thereof and what action Guarantor has taken or proposes to take
with respect thereto and (D) except as otherwise specified in such affidavit,
that Guarantor has fulfilled all of its obligations under this Guaranty which
are required to be fulfilled on or prior to the date of such affidavit.

      2.03. Notice of Certain Events. Promptly upon becoming aware thereof,
Guarantor shall give Landlord notice of (i) the commencement, existence or
threat of any proceeding by or before any duly constituted governmental
authority or agency against or affecting Guarantor which, if adversely decided,
would have a material adverse effect on the business, operations or condition,
financial or otherwise, of Guarantor or on its ability to perform its
obligations hereunder or (ii) any material adverse change in the business,
operations or condition, financial or otherwise, of Guarantor.

      2.04. Estoppel Certificates. Guarantor shall, at any time upon not less
than ten (10) days' prior written request by Landlord or Lender, deliver to the
party requesting the same a statement in writing, executed by the president or a
vice president of Guarantor, certifying (i) that, except as otherwise specified,
this Guaranty is unmodified and in full force in effect, (ii) that, except as
otherwise specified, Guarantor is not in default hereunder and that no event has
occurred or condition exists which with the giving of notice or the passage of
time or both would constitute a default hereunder, (iii) that, except as
otherwise specified, Guarantor has no defense, setoff or counterclaim against
Landlord arising out of or in any way related to this Guaranty, (iv) that,
except as otherwise specified, there are not proceedings pending or, to the
knowledge of Guarantor, threatened against Guarantor before any court, arbiter
or administrative agency which, if adversely decided, could have a material
adverse effect on the business, operations or conditions, financial or
otherwise, of Guarantor or on its ability to perform its obligations hereunder
and (v) such other matters as Landlord or Lender may reasonably request.

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                                  ARTICLE III.
                               EVENTS OF DEFAULT

      3.01. Events of Default. The occurrence of any one or more of the
following events shall constitute an "Event of Default" under this Guaranty upon
written notice from Landlord declaring such Event of Default (provided, that
with respect to clauses (h), (i), (j) and (k) below, no notice shall be
required):

      (a) a failure by Guarantor to make any payment of any Monetary Obligation,
regardless of the reason for such failure;

      (b) a failure by Guarantor duly to perform and observe, or a violation or
breach of, any other provision hereof not otherwise specifically mentioned in
this Section 3.01;

      (c) any representation or warranty made by Guarantor herein or in any
certificate, demand or request made pursuant hereto proves to be untrue or
incorrect, as of the date made, in any material respect;

      (d) a default beyond any applicable cure period by Guarantor in any
payment of principal or interest on any obligations for borrowed money having an
original principal balance of $10,000,000 or more in the aggregate, or in the
performance of any other provision contained in any instrument under which any
such obligation is created or secured (including the breach of any covenant
thereunder), (i) if such payment is a payment at maturity or a final payment, or
(ii) if an effect of such default is to cause, or permit any person to cause,
such obligation to become due prior to its stated maturity;

      (e) a default by Guarantor beyond any applicable cure period in the
payment of rent under, or in the performance of any other material provision of,
any leases (excluding the Lease) with rental obligations over the terms thereof
of $10,000,000 or more in the aggregate;

      (f) a final, non-appealable judgment or judgments for the payment of money
in excess of $10,000,000 in the aggregate shall be rendered against Guarantor
and the same shall remain undischarged for a period of sixty (60) consecutive
days;

      (g) Intentionally Omitted;

      (h) Guarantor shall (A) voluntarily be adjudicated a bankrupt or
insolvent, (B) seek or consent to the appointment of a receiver for itself or
its assets, (C) file a petition seeking relief under the bankruptcy or other
similar laws of the United States, any state or any jurisdiction, (D) make a
general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (E) shall declare in writing
its inability to pay its debts as they mature;

      (i) a court shall enter an order, judgment or decree appointing, without
the consent of Guarantor, a receiver or trustee for it or approving a petition
filed against Guarantor which seeks relief under the bankruptcy or other similar
laws of the United States, any state or any jurisdiction, and such order,
judgment or decree shall remain undischarged or unstayed ninety (90) days after
it is entered;

      (j) Guarantor shall be liquidated or dissolved or shall begin proceedings
towards its liquidation or dissolution; or

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      (k) Guarantor shall sell or transfer or enter into an agreement to sell or
transfer all or substantially all of its assets.

                                   ARTICLE IV.
                                  MISCELLANEOUS

      4.01. Effect Of Bankruptcy Proceedings. This Guaranty shall continue to be
effective, or be automatically reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time
payment, in whole or in part, of any of the Guaranteed Obligations is rescinded
or must otherwise be restored or returned by Landlord as a preference,
fraudulent conveyance or otherwise under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar
law, all as though such payment had not been made. Guarantor hereby agrees to
indemnify Landlord against, and to save and hold Landlord harmless from any
required return by Landlord, or recovery from Landlord, of any such payment
because of its being deemed preferential under applicable bankruptcy,
receivership or insolvency laws, or for any other reason. If an Event of Default
at any time shall have occurred and be continuing or exist and declaration of
default or acceleration under or with respect to the Lease shall at such time be
prevented by reason of the pendency against Tenant of a case or proceeding under
any bankruptcy or insolvency law, Guarantor agrees that, for purposes of this
Guaranty and its obligations hereunder, the Lease shall be deemed to have been
declared in default or accelerated with the same effect as if the Lease had been
declared in default and accelerated in accordance with the terms thereof, and
Guarantor shall forthwith pay and perform the Guaranteed Obligations in full
without further notice or demand.

      4.02. Further Assurances. From time to time upon the request of Landlord,
Guarantor shall promptly and duly execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all
such further instruments and documents as Landlord may deem necessary or
desirable to confirm this Guaranty, to carry out the purpose and intent hereof
or to enable Landlord to enforce any of its rights hereunder.

      4.03. Amendments, Waivers, Etc. This Guaranty cannot be amended, modified,
waived, changed, discharged or terminated except by an instrument in writing
signed by the party against whom enforcement of such amendment, modification,
waiver, change, discharge or termination is sought.

      4.04. No Implied Waiver; Cumulative Remedies. No course of dealing and no
delay or failure of Landlord in exercising any right, power or privilege under
this Guaranty or the Lease shall affect any other or future exercise thereof or
exercise of any other right, power or privilege; nor shall any single or partial
exercise of any such right, power or privilege or any abandonment or
discontinuance of steps to enforce such a right, power or privilege preclude any
further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privilege. The rights
and remedies of Landlord under this Guaranty are cumulative and not exclusive of
any rights or remedies which Landlord would otherwise have under the Lease, at
law or in equity.

      4.05. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, directions and other
communications (collectively "notices") under the provisions of this Guaranty
shall be in writing (including telexed communication) unless otherwise expressly
permitted hereunder and shall be sent by first-class or first-class express
mail, or by telex with confirmation in writing mailed first-class, in all cases
with charges prepaid, and any such properly given notice shall be effective when
received. All notices shall be sent to the applicable party addressed, if to
Landlord, at the address set forth in the Lease, and, if to Guarantor, at U-Haul
International, Inc., 2727 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004,
Attention: President and Assistant General Counsel, or in accordance with the
last unrevoked written direction from such party to the other party.

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      4.06. Expenses. Guarantor agrees to pay or cause to be paid and to save
Landlord harmless against liability for the payment of all reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses, including fees and expenses of counsel for Landlord,
incurred by Landlord from time to time arising in connection with Landlord's
enforcement or preservation of rights under this Guaranty or the Lease,
including but not limited to such expenses as may be incurred by Landlord in
connection with any default by Guarantor of any of its obligations hereunder or
by Tenant of any of its obligations under the Lease.

      4.07. Survival. All obligations of Guarantor to make payments to or
indemnify Landlord shall survive the payment and performance in full of the
Guaranteed Obligations.

      4.08. Severability. If any term or provision of this Guaranty or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall to any extent be invalid
or unenforceable, the remainder of this Guaranty, or the application of such
term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is
invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and
provision of this Guaranty shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent
permitted by law.

      4.09. Counterparts. This Guaranty may be executed in any number of
counterparts and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each
of which, when so executed, shall be deemed an original, but all such
counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

            4.10. Governing Law. (a) This Guaranty was negotiated in New York,
and accepted by Landlord in the State of New York, which State the parties agree
has a substantial relationship to the parties and to the underlying transaction
embodied hereby, and in all respects, including, without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, matters of construction, validity and performance, this
Guaranty and the obligations arising hereunder shall be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York applicable to
contract made and performed in such State and any applicable law of the United
States of America. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Guarantor hereby
unconditionally and irrevocably waives any claim to assert that the law of any
other jurisdiction governs this Guaranty, and the Guaranty shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York pursuant to
Section 5-1401 of the New York General Obligations Law.

            (b) Any legal suit, action or proceeding against Guarantor or
Landlord arising out of or relating to this Guaranty shall be instituted in any
federal or state court in New York, New York, pursuant to Section 5-1402 of the
New York General Obligations Law, and Guarantor waives any objection which it
may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such suit, action or
proceeding and hereby irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of any such court
in any suit, action or proceeding. Guarantor does hereby designate and appoint
CT Corporation, 111 8th Avenue, New York, New York 10011, as its authorized
agent to accept and acknowledge on its behalf service of any and all process
which may be served in any such suit, action or proceeding in any federal or
state court in New York, New York, and agrees that service of process upon said
agent at said address (or at such other office in New York, New York as may be
designated by Guarantor from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof)
with a copy to : U-Haul International, Inc., 2727 North Central Avenue, Phoenix,
Arizona 85004, Attention: President and Assistant General Counsel, and written
notice of said service of Guarantor mailed or delivered to Guarantor in the
manner provided herein shall be deemed in every respect effective service of
process upon Guarantor, in any such suit, action or proceeding in the State of
New York. Guarantor (i) shall give prompt notice to the Landlord of any change
of address of its authorized agent hereunder, (ii) may at any time and from time
to time designate a substitute authorized agent with an office in New York, New
York (which office shall be

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designated as the address for service of process), and (iii) shall promptly
designate such a substitute if its authorized agent ceases to have an office in
New York, New York or is dissolved without leaving a successor.

      4.11. Successors and Assigns. This Guaranty shall bind Guarantor and its
successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of Landlord and its
successors and assigns.

      4.12. Incorporation of Recitals; Definitions. The recitals set forth on
page 1 of this Guaranty are hereby specifically incorporated into the operative
terms of this Guaranty as if fully set forth. Terms not otherwise specifically
defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Lease.

      4.13. Rights of Lender. Guarantor acknowledges that the rights of Landlord
under this Guaranty have been assigned to Lender and Lender shall have all of
the rights and benefits of Landlord hereunder.

      4.14. Release. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
elsewhere in this Guaranty, but subject to the terms of this Section 4.14,
Guarantor shall be released from the payment and performance of any Guaranteed
Obligations that arise or accrue after the occurrence of a Lease Assumption
Event (as that term is defined in that Lease Agreement of even date herewith by
and between Landlord, as landlord, and Mercury Partners, LP, as tenant), except
for a Lease Assumption Event that occurs as a result of any Event of Default (as
defined in the Lease), in which event Guarantor shall continue to be fully
liable pursuant to this Guaranty for all Guaranteed Obligations whenever arising
and the release provisions of this Section 4.14 shall be of no force or effect;
provided that, if such Event of Default is an Event of Default under Paragraph
22(a)(xv) of the Lease that constitutes a Limited Remedy Default pursuant to
Paragraph 23(k) of the Lease, then the Guaranteed Obligations hereunder shall
not exceed Tenant's liability under said Paragraph 23(k) of the Lease; provided
further, that nothing herein shall be deemed or construed to extend the
obligations of Guarantor hereunder beyond the later of (i) the expiration of the
initial ten (10) year Term and (ii) the expiration of any Renewal Term that has
been exercised by the U-Move Partners, Inc., during the time it is Tenant under
the Lease.

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            IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor has duly executed and delivered this
Guaranty as of the date first above written.

ATTEST:                                         U-HAUL INTERNATIONAL, INC.,
                                                a Nevada corporation

By: /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]                             By: /s/ Gary B. Harto
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Title:                                          Title: Assist Treasuser
       _____________________

                      SIGNATURE PAGE OF GUARANTY OF LEASE
                              U-HAUL INTERNATIONAL

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            IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor has duly executed and delivered this
Guaranty as of the date first above written.

ATTEST:                                    U-HAUL INTERNATIONAL, INC.,

                                           a Nevada corporation

By: /s/ Jennifer M. Settle                 By: /s/ Gary V. Klinefelter
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Title: Agent                               Title: Gary V. Klinefelter, Secretary

                      SIGNATURE PAGE OF GUARANTY OF LEASE
                              U-HAUL INTERNATIONAL

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                                   SCHEDULE A

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1.                     U-HAUL CENTER GOVERNMENT ST.
                       2505 Government Boulevard, Mobile, AL

2.                     U-HAUL STORAGE OXFORD
                       523 Hamric Drive West, Oxford, AL

3.                     U-HAUL STORAGE FOUNTAIN HILLS
                       9264 Technology Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ

4.                     U-HAUL CENTER 87TH & BELL
                       8746 West Bell Road, Peoria, AZ

5.                     U-HAUL STORAGE S.40TH ST.
                       3425 South 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ

6.                     U-HAUL CENTER CAVE CREEK
                       20618 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix West, AZ

7.                     U-HAUL CENTER ANTHEM RV
                       42102 N. Vision Way, Phoenix West, AZ

8.                     U-HAUL CENTER ANTHEM WAY
                       42301 N. 41st Drive, Anthem, AZ

9.                     U-HAUL CENTER I-17 & DEER VLY
                       21621 N. 26th Avenue, Phoenix West, AZ

10.                    U-HAUL CENTER PRESCOTT
                       2122 Highway 69, Prescott, AZ

11.                    BELL ROAD AT GRAND AVE MOVING CENTER
                       13440 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ

12.                    U-HAUL CENTER BUCKLEY ROAD
                       16950 East Ohio Place, Aurora South, CO

13.                    U-HAUL CTR CHAMBERS & I-70
                       15250 East 40th Avenue, Denver North, CO
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                                 SCHEDULE A - 1

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14.                    U-HAUL HIGHLANDS RANCH
                       1750 East County Line Road, Littleton, CO

15.                    U-HAUL STORAGE COLONIAL BLVD
                       4457 Kernel Circle, Fort Myers, FL

16.                    U-HAUL CENTER OF MANDARIN
                       11490 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

17.                    U-HAUL STORAGE KEY LARGO
                       103530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL

18.                    U-HAUL CENTER OCOEE
                       11410 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL

19.                    U-HAUL CENTER ORANGE CITY
                       2395 South Volusia Avenue, Orange City, FL

20.                    U-HAUL CENTER KIRKMAN RD
                       600 South Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL

21.                    U-HAUL STORAGE HUNTER CREEK
                       14500 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL

22.                    U-HAUL CENTER HUNTERS CREEK
                       13301 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL

23.                    U-HAUL STORAGE ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL
                       7803 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL

24.                    U-HAUL CENTER LAKE MARY
                       3851 South Orlando Drive, Sanford, FL

25.                    U-HAUL CENTER GANDY BLVD
                       3939 W. Gandy Boulevard, Tampa, FL

26.                    U-HAUL CTR OF SEMORAN BLVD
                       2055 Semoran Boulevard, Winter Park, FL

27.                    U-HAUL CENTER OF CONYER
                       1150 Dogwood Drive, Conyers, GA
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                                 SCHEDULE A - 2

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28.                    U-HAUL CENTER KENNESAW
                       2085 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw, GA

29.                    U-HAUL CENTER OF PLEASANT HILL
                       1290 Pleasant Hill Road, Lawrenceville, GA

30.                    U-HAUL STORAGE HIGHWAY 85
                       7242 U.S. Highway 85, Riverdale, GA

31.                    U-HAUL CENTER S. COBB & I285
                       5285 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA

32.                    U-HAUL CENTER OF HIGHWAY 124
                       2040 Scenic Highway North, Snellville, GA

33.                    U-HAUL CENTER OF ALSIP
                       11855 South Cicero Avenue, Alsip, IL

34.                    U-HAUL CENTER OF FOX VALLEY
                       195 S. Route 59, Aurora, IL

35.                    U-HAUL CENTER OF CRYSTAL LAKE
                       4504 West Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL

36.                    U-HAUL CENTER OF NAPERVILLE
                       11238 S. Route 59, Naperville, IL

37.                    U-HAUL CENTER MERRILLVILLE
                       1650 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN

38.                    U-HAUL CENTER OF LENEXA
                       9250 Marshall Drive; Lenexa, KS

39.                    U-HAUL STORAGE BARKSDALE
                       4100 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, LA

40.                    U-HAUL STORAGE MONGOMERY PARK
                       499 Montgomery Street, Chicopee, MA

41.                    U-HAUL CENTER STOUGHTON
                       224 Washington Street, Stoughton, MA
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                                 SCHEDULE A - 3

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42.                     U-HAUL CENTER OF CENTRAL AVENUE
                        8671 Central Avenue, Capital Heights, MD

43.                     U-HAUL CTR OF APPLE VALLEY
                        6895 151st Street W, Apple Valley, MN

44.                     U-HAUL CENTER O'FALLON
                        2000 Highway K, O'Fallon, MO

45.                     U-HAUL CENTER ST PETERS
                        3990 North Service Road, St.Peters, MO

46.                     U-HAUL STORAGE HATTIESBURG
                        1303 West 7th Street, Hattiesburg, MS

47.                     U-HAUL CENTER GASTONIA
                        3919 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC

48.                     U-HAUL STORAGE HYLTON RD.
                        8505 N. Crescent Blvd,  Pennsauken, NJ

49.                     U-HAUL STORAGE RIO  RANCHO
                        1401 Rio Rancho  Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM

50.                     U-HAUL HENDERSON
                        1098 Stephanie Place, Henderson, NV

51.                     U-HAUL CENTER LAS VEGAS BLVD.
                        8620 S. Las Vegas  Blvd., Las Vegas, NV

52.                     U-HAUL CENTER NELLIS BLVD.
                        333 North Nellis Boulevard,  Las Vegas, NV

53.                     U-HAUL STORAGE RAINBOW
                        2450 North Rainbow Blvd., Las  Vegas, NV

54.                     U-HAUL CENTER WEST CRAIG RD
                        160 West Craig Road, North  Las Vegas, NV

55.                     U-HAUL CENTER BRUCKNER & 138TH ST.
                        780 East 138th  Street, Bronx, NY
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56.                  U-HAUL STORAGE NORTHERN LIGHTS
                     3850 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH

57.                  U-HAUL STORAGE STILLWATER
                     5715 W. 6th Street, Stillwater, OK

58.                  U-HAUL CTR OF COOL SPRINGS
                     1619 Mallory Lane, Brentwood, TN

59.                  U-HAUL CENTER COLLINS STREET
                     2729 N. Collins Street, Arlington, TX

60.                  U-HAUL CENTER SLAUGHTER LANE
                     9001 South IH-35 Northbound, Austin, TX

61.                  U-HAUL STG KINGSLEY/JUPITER
                     11383 Amanda Lane, Dallas, TX

62.                  U-HAUL STORAGE DE SOTO
                     1245 South Beckley, De Soto, TX

63.                  U-HAUL CENTER & STORAGE OF MONTANA
                     8450 Montana Ave., E1 Paso, TX

64.                  U-HAUL CENTER JOHN WHITE
                     1101 East Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX

65.                  U-HAUL CENTER GRAPEVINE
                     3517 William D. Tate Avenue, Grapevine, TX

66.                  U-HAUL CENTER 290
                     14225 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX

67.                  U-HAUL CENTER HIGHWAY 6 SOUTH
                     8518 Highway 6 South, Houston, TX

68.                  U-HAUL CENTER KATY
                     20435 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX

69.                  U-HAUL CTR CEN-TEX
                     3501 E. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen, TX
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70.               U-HAUL CTR OF LEAGUE CITY
                  351 Gulf Freeway South, League City, TX

71.               U-HAUL CENTER LEWISVILLE
                  525 N. Stimmons Freeway,  Lewisville, TX

72.               U-HAUL CENTER WEST MCKINNEY
                  10061 W. University Drive, McKinney, TX

73.               U-HAUL CENTER TOLLWAY
                  1501 N. Dallas Tollway, Plano, TX

74.               U-HAUL CENTER CHANTILLY
                  3995 Westfax Drive, Chantilly, VA

75.               U-HAUL CENTER OF SOUTHPARK
                  804 West Roslyn Road, Colonial Heights, VA

76.               U-HAUL DUMFRIES
                  10480 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA

77.               U-HAUL CENTER NEWINGTON
                  8207 Terminal Road, Newington, VA

78.               U-HAUL CENTER POTOMAC MILLS
                  14523 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge, VA
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                                            SCHEDULE A- 6EX-10.9

 

Exhibit 10.9

REPLACEMENT CARRIER AGREEMENT

     This Replacement Carrier Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of the 6th day of
May 2005 (the “Effective Date”) by Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford Casualty Insurance
Company, and Twin City Fire Insurance Company (collectively “Hartford”), property and casualty
insurance companies with offices at Hartford Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut, 06115 and Proformance
Insurance Company, (“Proformance”) a New Jersey domestic property and casualty insurance company
with offices at 4 Paragon Way, Freehold, New Jersey 07728.

WITNESSETH

     WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into a replacement carrier agreement pursuant to which
Hartford will transfer to Proformance the obligations of Hartford to offer renewals, the Renewal
Rights (as defined herein) on the New Jersey Personal Business (as defined herein) as of the
Nonrenewal Date (as defined herein) and Proformance will acquire the Renewal Rights in exchange for
consideration and fees set forth herein; and

     WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that they must obtain the approval of the Commissioner of
Banking and Insurance of the State of New Jersey (“Commissioner”) for the transaction set forth in
this Agreement;

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:

     I. Definitions. The following terms shall have the respective meanings set forth
below throughout this Agreement:

          A. “AARP Business” shall mean any homeowners insurance, dwelling fire insurance, or personal
excess liability insurance policies which Hartford presently writes or will write in the future
arising out of or relating to Hartford’s present or future direct response marketing programs or
relationships with AARP Services, Inc.

          B. “Closing” shall mean the closing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.

          C. “Closing Date” shall mean the later of May 27, 2005 or the date on which all conditions to
the obligations of the parties to close the transactions provided for in Section VI have been
satisfied.

          D. “New Jersey Personal Business” shall mean any independent agency-produced policies issued
by Hartford for risks located in New Jersey with respect to the following lines of business:

 

 

               1. Homeowners insurance;

               2. Dwelling fire insurance; or

               3. Personal excess liability insurance

     For the avoidance of doubt, New Jersey Personal Business does not include the AARP Business.

          E. “Nonrenewal Date” shall mean the effective date set forth in the initial notices of
nonrenewal of the New Jersey Personal Business as shall be agreed by Hartford and Proformance.
Hartford and Proformance acknowledge and agree that the Non-Renewal Date shall be no earlier than
one-hundred and twenty (120) days after the Closing Date unless an earlier date is agreed to in
writing by each of Hartford and Proformance.

          F. “Nonrenewal Period” shall mean the one-year period commencing on the Nonrenewal Date and
ending on the first anniversary of the Nonrenewal Date.

          G. “Person” shall mean any individual, company, corporation, estate, limited liability
company, partnership, joint venture, association, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated
organization or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof or other entity.

          H. “Qualifying Insured” shall mean any policyholder that held any policy that is part of the
New Jersey Personal Business as of the Closing Date.

          I. “Renewal Rights” shall mean Hartford’s right and obligation to solicit and issue renewals
of the New Jersey Personal Business.

          J. “Prior Business” shall mean the New Jersey Personal Business issued prior to the Nonrenewal
Date and all endorsements issued on such business prior to and during the Nonrenewal Period.

          K. “Renewed Business” shall mean the New Jersey Personal Business policies renewed or required
to be renewed by Proformance under this Agreement or any other New Jersey homeowners, dwelling fire
or personal umbrella excess liability insurance policies issued by Proformance to a Qualifying
Insured. For the purpose of this Agreement policies renewed or issued by Proformance shall
include, without limitation, any policies that are issued or renewed by:

               (1) Proformance

               (2) Any of Proformance’s affiliates; or

               (3) Any other Person that has directly or indirectly acquired Proformance’s right, title or
interest in or to the Renewed Business.

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L. “Policywriting Information” shall mean copies of (1) the declarations pages for any policies
that will be non-renewed and (2) Hartford’s policy inquiry sheets which contain information used by
Hartford to underwrite and price a policy, including named insured, address, coverage limits,
deductible amount, specific policy endorsements and other rating information.

II. Sale, Purchase and Renewal of the New Jersey Personal Business. Upon the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, Hartford shall sell, assign, transfer, convey and deliver the Renewal
Rights to Proformance, and Proformance shall purchase, acquire, accept, assume and take assignment
and delivery of the Renewal Rights from Hartford.

          A. On the Closing Date, Hartford shall cease issuing new New Jersey Personal Business policies
but shall continue to renew in-force New Jersey Personal Business until the Non-Renewal Date.
Furthermore, after the Closing Date and during the Nonrenewal Period, Hartford shall continue to
issue endorsements in the ordinary course on the New Jersey Personal Business until such business
has been non-renewed.

          B. On or after the Closing Date, on behalf of Hartford, Proformance shall mail to each New
Jersey Personal Business policyholder written notices of nonrenewal produced by Hartford, along
with a Proformance policy that would offer the New Jersey Personal Business policyholders a
guaranteed option to renew substantially similar replacement coverage with Proformance using
substantially similar policy forms, rates and rules as those provided by Hartford. Such notices
shall be sent at least thirty (30) days but no more than ninety (90) days before renewal of a New
Jersey Personal Business policy. The Commissioner and both parties shall approve the form of all
of such notices prior to mailing.

          C. On or after the Closing Date, Hartford shall mail to each agent with New Jersey Personal
Business policies with Hartford written notices that:

               1. Hartford is withdrawing from the New Jersey Personal Lines Business.

               2. Hartford shall continue to write other lines of business in New Jersey.

               3. Proformance shall offer a replacement policy for each New Jersey Personal Business policy.

     The Commissioner and both parties shall approve the form of all of such notices prior to
mailing.

          D. Hartford shall retain all rights, debts, liabilities, and obligations related to the Prior
Business, including, but not limited to, all premium, unpaid claims (whether reported or
unreported) and all unearned premium reserves.

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          E. Proformance shall be solely responsible for all rights, debts, liabilities, and obligations
related to the Renewed Business, including the payment of renewal commissions to producers, and the
issuance of renewal policies to New Jersey Personal Business policyholders.

III. Obligations of the Parties

          A. Payments by Proformance. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this
Agreement in consideration for the Renewal Rights, Proformance shall pay to Hartford the following
consideration at the specified times, with all payments to be made by wire transfer of immediately
available funds:

               1. $150,000 at the Closing; and

               2. A one-time payment equal to 5% of the written premium of the Renewed Business (the
“Payment”). Proformance shall make the Payment within forty-five (45) days of the end of the
Nonrenewal Period and the actual date upon which Proformance makes the Payment in full to Hartford
shall be referred to as the Payment Date.

          B. Proformance and Hartford shall

               1. Cooperate fully with each other in the joint development of notices to affected
policyholders and agents of Hartford as described in Section II of this Agreement.

               2. Each use their commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the Commissioner’s approval.

          C. Proformance shall offer limited agency agreements to all active independent Hartford agents
that write New Jersey Personal Business which agreement will permit these agents the continuation
of ownership of the policy renewals of the New Jersey Personal Business, by the agent of record.

          D. Hartford shall provide to Proformance:

               1. By June 1, 2005 a list of Hartford’s then active independent agents that serve as agents
for any New Jersey Personal Business, the status of each such agent, applicable commission rates
and, to the best of Hartford’s knowledge, the street address of the agent; and

               2. Seventy-five (75) days prior to the first day of each month during the Nonrenewal Period,
Policywriting Information on all policies that will be nonrenewed that month. In addition,
Hartford shall notify Proformance within twenty (20) days of any endorsement or cancellation
activity that occurs after Policywriting Information is provided.

          E. Non-Solicitation For two (2) years after the Non-Renewal Date Hartford shall not,
directly or indirectly, solicit or aid others in the solicitation of New Jersey Personal

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Business policies, provided, however, that this provision shall not prevent Hartford from making
general solicitations not specifically directed at New Jersey Personal Business policyholders where
the solicitation by its nature cannot be conducted or distributed so as to exclude New Jersey
Personal Business policyholders, including without limitation, general solicitations on the
internet, television or in magazines and newspapers. The parties acknowledge that Hartford and its
agents and employees have other marketing relationships and employ other marketing distribution
systems through which New Jersey Personal Business policyholders may be indirectly solicited.
Accordingly, Proformance agrees and acknowledges that Hartford and its agents and employees shall
have no liability for such solicitations and any such solicitations or policies of insurance sold
to through such other means shall not violate the terms of this Agreement.

     IV. Closing. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this
Agreement, the Closing shall take place at the offices of Hartford (or at such other place as the
parties may mutually agree) on the Closing Date. The Closing Date may be changed by mutual
agreement of the parties.

     V. Representations and Warranties

          A. Hartford’s Representations With Respect to the New Jersey Personal Business. 

     To the best of its knowledge and in its best estimate, Hartford asserts the following with
respect to the New Jersey Personal Business:

               1. As of March 31, 2005, the homeowner’s insurance portion of the New Jersey Personal Business
is comprised of approximately 7,963 homes. The Accident Year 2004 loss ratio (excluding Allocated
Loss Adjustment Expense) is approximately 35.9%.

               2. As of March 31, 2005, the dwelling fire insurance portion of the New Jersey Personal
Business is comprised of approximately 837 homes. The Accident Year 2004 loss ratio (excluding
Allocated Loss Adjustment Expense) is approximately 24.1%.

               3. As of December 31, 2004, there are approximately 250 personal excess liability insurance
polices in the New Jersey Personal Business. The Accident Year 2004 loss ratio (excluding
Allocated Loss Adjustment Expense) is approximately 0.00%

          B. Further Warranties and Representation of Hartford.

     Hartford represents and warrants to Proformance, knowing and intending that Proformance is
relying hereon in entering into the transactions contemplated herein, as follows:

               1. Due Organization; Good Standing. Hartford is duly organized, validly existing and
in good standing under the laws of its state of domicile and New Jersey except where failure to so
qualify and be in good standing would not have a material adverse

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effect on the New Jersey Personal Business. Hartford has the corporate power and authority
and possesses all governmental and other permits, licenses and other authorizations necessary to
write the New Jersey Personal Business policies and to carry on the New Jersey Personal Business as
now conducted, except such permits, licenses and other authorizations the failure of which to
possess would not have a material adverse effect on New Jersey Personal Business.

               2. Corporate Authorization. Hartford has all requisite corporate power and authority
to enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary
corporate actions on the part of Hartford.

               3. No Violations or Breach. Except for the consent described in Section V(B)(4)
below, to its knowledge, the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated herein will not conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms
and provisions of any agreement, mortgage, lease, bond, note, debenture, guaranty, deed of trust or
other agreement, instrument or arrangement to which Hartford is a party or by which its property
is bound, or its certificates of incorporation, by-laws or other governing documents, or any law,
administrative regulation or any order of any court or governmental agency or authority entered in
any proceeding to which Hartford is a party or by which its property is bound, except for those
conflicts or breaches which may have been waived or which would not result in a material adverse
effect on the New Jersey Personal Business.

               4. Consents. Neither Hartford’s execution and delivery of this Agreement nor
Hartford’s consummation of the transactions contemplated herein requires any governmental consent,
permit, authorization or approval, or registration, filing or declaration with any governmental
authority, except the approval of the Commissioner.

               5. Good Title. Hartford has, and on the Closing Date will have, the right, subject
to the ownership rights of the independent agents in the policy expirations, to consummate the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

               6. Compliance with Law, Suits and Proceedings. There are no violations, citations,
fines, injunctions or penalties have been asserted against or imposed on Hartford, its properties
or assets or with respect to the conduct of its businesses under any federal, state or local law
and none, to its knowledge, has been threatened except for those violations, citations, fines,
injunctions or penalties which would not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect
on the New Jersey Personal Business. There is no action, proceeding, investigation or inquiry
pending or, to its knowledge, threatened against or affecting Hartford, its properties or assets or
the conduct of its businesses, except for those actions, proceedings, investigations or inquiries
which would not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the New Jersey Personal
Business.

               7. Enforceability. Assuming this Agreement constitutes the valid and binding
agreement of Proformance, this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding

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obligation of Hartford enforceable against Hartford in accordance with its terms subject to
the qualification that enforceability may be limited by:

                    (a) Bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent transfer, moratorium and other laws of
general applicability relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally; and

                    (b) General principles of equity.

               8. No Other Representations or Warranties. Hartford acknowledges and agrees that
except for the representations and warranties of Proformance contained in this Agreement,
Proformance, nor any other Person acting for it, is making or has made any other representation or
warranty, express or implied, in connection with this Agreement, or any aspect of the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement.

          C. Representations and Warranties of Proformance

     Proformance represents and warrants to Hartford, knowing and intending that Hartford is
relying hereon in entering into the transactions contemplated herein, as follows:

               1. Due Organization; Good Standing. Proformance is a corporation duly organized and
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of New Jersey. Proformance has the power and
authority and possesses all governmental and other permits, licenses and other authorizations
necessary to transact homeowners, dwelling fire and personal excess liability insurance in the
State of New Jersey and to carry on its business and operations as now conducted.

               2. Corporate Authorization. Proformance has all requisite power and authority to
enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby. The execution, delivery and performance of the Agreement and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby have been authorized by all necessary action on the part of
Proformance.

               3. No Violations or Breach. Except for the consent described in Section V(C)(4) to
their knowledge, the execution and delivery of the Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated herein will not conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms
and provisions of any agreement, mortgage, lease, bond, note, debenture, guaranty, deed of trust or
other agreement, instrument or arrangement to which Proformance is a party or by which its property
is bound, or any law, administrative regulation, or any order of any court or governmental agency
or authority entered in any proceeding to which Proformance is a party or by which its property is
bound, except for those conflicts or breaches which may have been waived or which do not result in
a material adverse effect on Proformance.

               4. Consents. Neither Proformance’s execution and delivery of the Agreement nor
Proformance’s consummation of the transactions contemplated herein requires any governmental
consent, permit, authorization or approval, or registration, filing or declaration

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with any governmental authority, except the approval of the Commissioner.

               5. Compliance with Law; Suits and Proceedings. No violations, citations, fines,
injunctions or penalties have been asserted against or imposed on Proformance, its properties or
assets or with respect to the conduct of its business under any federal, state or local law and
none, to its knowledge, have been threatened except for those violations, citations, fines,
injunctions or penalties which would not have a material adverse effect on Proformance. There is
no action, proceeding, investigation or inquiry pending or, to its knowledge, threatened against or
affecting Proformance , its properties or assets or the conduct of its business, except for those
actions, proceedings, investigations or inquiries which would not have a material adverse effect on
Proformance.

               6. Enforceability. Assuming this Agreement constitutes the valid and binding
agreement of Hartford, the Agreement constitute legal, valid and binding obligation of Proformance
enforceable against Proformance in accordance with its terms subject to the qualification that
enforceability may be limited by:

                    (a) Bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent transfer, moratorium and other laws of
general applicability relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally; and

                    (b) General principles of equity.

               7.  No Guaranteed Renewals. Proformance acknowledges and agrees that:

                    (a) Hartford nor any of its affiliates has the power or ability to require any insured or any
broker or agent to renew the New Jersey Personal Business or any insurance coverage provided
thereunder, upon expiration or otherwise; and

                    (b) Neither Hartford nor any other Person has made any representation or warranty or any other
promise about the amount, if any, of the New Jersey Personal Business that Proformance will be able
to renew.

               8. Taxes. Proformance has filed all Tax Returns and paid all Taxes shown thereon to
be due, if any, that are required to have been filed on or before the Closing Date with appropriate
federal, state, foreign, county and local governmental agencies or instrumentalities, except where
the failure to do so would not have a material adverse effect. As of the date hereof, there are
not pending or, to the best knowledge of Proformance, threatened any audits, examinations,
investigations or other proceedings in respect of Taxes or Tax matters. As used in this Agreement
(a.) the term “Tax” (including, with correlative meaning, the term “Taxes”) includes all federal,
state and local income, profits, franchise, gross receipts, environmental, custom duty, capital
stock, severances, stamp, payroll, withholding, excise, production, value added, occupancy and
other taxes, duties or assessments of any nature whatsoever, together with all interest, penalties
and additions imposed with respect to such amounts and any interest in respect of such penalties
and additions, and (b.) the term “Tax Return” includes all returns and reports required to be
supplied to a Tax authority relating to

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Taxes.

               9. No Other Representations or Warranties. Proformance acknowledges and agrees that
except for the representations and warranties of Hartford contained in this Agreement, neither
Hartford, nor any other Person acting for Hartford have made any other representation or warranty,
express or implied, in connection with this Agreement or any aspect of the transaction contemplated
by this Agreement, including any representation or warranty with respect to the information or
projections delivered to the Proformance.

     VI. Conditions Precedent to Obligations.

          A. Conditions Precedent to Obligations of All Parties: The respective obligations of
the parties under this Agreement, including, without limitation, a party’s obligation to close the
transaction contemplated by this Agreement, are subject to the satisfaction or waiver by all
parties on or prior to the Closing Date of the following conditions set forth in Sections
(VI)(A)(1) and (VI)(A)(2):

               1. No Injunctions or Restraints. No preliminary or permanent injunction or order
shall be in effect that prevents or makes illegal the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby; provided, however, that the party invoking this condition shall have used all reasonable
efforts to have any such injunction or order vacated.

               2. Approval of the Commissioner. The parties shall have obtained the approval of the
Commissioner.

          B. Conditions Precedent to Obligations of Hartford. The obligations of Hartford under
this Agreement, including, without limitation, its obligation to close the transaction contemplated
by this Agreement, are further subject to the satisfaction or waiver on or prior to the Closing
Date of the following conditions:

               1. Withdrawal. The Commissioner shall have granted a waiver to Hartford pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 11:2-29.3(a) obviating the requirement that Hartford file a formal plan of withdrawal from
the home, dwelling fire and personal excess liability insurance business in New Jersey in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 11:2-29.4.

               2. Requirements Imposed by the Commissioner. Any terms and conditions that may be
imposed on the transactions contemplated by this Agreement by the Commissioner shall be acceptable
to Hartford in its sole discretion. The approval of the Commissioner shall, among other things,
permit Hartford to:

                    (a) Cease issuing new and renewal independent agent-produced New Jersey Personal Business
policies;

                    (b) Commence issuance of notices of nonrenewal as of the Nonrenewal Date on terms acceptable
to Hartford; and

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                    (C) Withdraw its rates, rules, and forms for such business.

               3. Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of Proformance
set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing
Date.

               4. Performance of Obligations. Proformance shall have performed in all material
respects all obligations required to be performed under this Agreement on or prior to the Closing
Date.

               5. There shall be no conditions imposed on Hartford pertaining to:

                    (a) Any continuing financial obligation with regard to the Renewed Business for coverage on
any New Jersey Personal Business policy during the time commencing on and following the first
policy period for which Proformance assumes coverage on the risk;

                    (b) Hartford’s offering or renewing the AARP Business.

                    (c) Hartford’s ability to write or continue to write all other lines of insurance in New
Jersey for which it is currently licensed other than policies that would qualify as New Jersey
Personal Business.

               6. Proformance:

                    (a) Shall have a financial strength rating by A.M. Best Co. (“Best”) of “B (Fair)” or better;
and

                    (b) Shall not be under review by Best nor have a Best’s rating outlook of “negative.”

          C. Conditions Precedent to Obligations of Proformance. The obligations of Proformance
under this Agreement, including, without limitation, their obligation to close the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement, are further subject to the satisfaction or waiver on or prior to
the Closing Date of the following conditions:

               1. Requirements Imposed by the Commissioner. Any terms and conditions that may be
imposed on the transactions contemplated by this Agreement by the Commissioner shall be acceptable
to Proformance in its sole discretion.

               2. Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of Hartford
set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing
Date.

               3. Performance of Obligations. Hartford shall have performed in all

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material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement on or
prior to the Closing Date.

     VII. Termination.

          A. Termination of Agreement Prior to Closing. This Agreement may be terminated at any
time prior to Closing:

               1. By Hartford (provided that Hartford is not then in breach of any representation, warranty,
covenant or other agreement contained herein) if there has been a material inaccuracy or a material
breach on the part of Proformance of any representation, warranty, covenant, obligation or other
provision of this Agreement which cannot be or has not been cured within ten (10) days after
written notice by Hartford to Proformance, of such breach, and such breach, individually or in the
aggregate with other such breaches, would cause a condition of such terminating party’s obligations
under Section VI(B) of this Agreement to be incapable of being satisfied; or

               2. By Proformance (provided that Proformance is not then in breach of any representation,
warranty, covenant or other agreement contained herein) if there has been a material inaccuracy or
a material breach on the part of Hartford of any representation, warranty, covenant, obligation or
other provision of this Agreement which cannot be or has not been cured within ten (10) days after
written notice by Proformance to Hartford, of such breach, and such breach, individually or in the
aggregate with other such breaches, would cause a condition of such terminating party’s obligations
under Section VI(C) of this Agreement to be incapable of being satisfied; or

               3. By mutual written consent of the parties; or

               4. By any party in writing, if the Closing has not occurred (other than through the failure of
any party seeking to terminate this Agreement to comply fully with its obligations under this
Agreement) on or before July 1, 2005 or such later date as the parties may agree upon in writing.

          B. Effect of Termination. Each party’s right of termination under Section VII(A)
above is in addition to any other rights it may have under this Agreement or otherwise, and the
exercise of a right of termination will not be an election of remedies. If this Agreement is
terminated pursuant to Section VII(A) above, all further obligations of the parties under this
Agreement shall terminate, except for:

               1. The obligations under Section IX; and

               2. Rights and obligations arising from any breach of this Agreement prior to such termination.

     VIII. Survival of Representations and Warranties; Indemnification.

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          A. Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties
made by the parties under this Agreement shall survive the Closing until three (3) months after the
first anniversary of the Nonrenewal Date. The covenants and agreements contained in this
Agreement, to the extent that the foregoing by their express terms are to have effect or be
performed after Closing, shall survive Closing in accordance with their terms.

          B. Indemnification Obligations of Hartford. Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Section VIII, Hartford shall indemnify and hold Proformance harmless against any and all
damages, losses, liabilities and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’
fees) (collectively “Damages”), incurred or suffered by Proformance resulting from or relating to:

               1. Any material misrepresentation or material breach of any warranty of Hartford contained in
this Agreement;

               2. Any material breach of any covenant of Hartford contained in this Agreement;

               3. The Prior Business; or

               4. Any and all actions, suits, demands, assessments, or judgments with respect to any claim
arising out of or relating to the subject matter of the indemnification.

          Provided, however, that the maximum amount for which Hartford shall be liable in the aggregate
under this Section VIII(B) shall not exceed seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($750,000)
(“Hartford’s Indemnification Cap”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Hartford’s Indemnification
Cap shall not apply to the indemnity provided under Section VIII (B) (3).

          C. Indemnification Obligations of Proformance. Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Section VIII(C), Proformance shall indemnify and hold Hartford harmless against any Damages
incurred or suffered by Hartford resulting from or relating to:

               1. Any material misrepresentation or material breach of any warranty of Proformance contained
in this Agreement;

               2. Any material breach of any covenant of Proformance contained in this Agreement;

               3. The Renewed Business; or

               4. Any and all actions, suits, demands, assessments, or judgments with respect to any claim
arising out of or relating to the subject matter of the indemnification.

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          Provided, however, that maximum amount for which Proformance shall be liable in the aggregate
under this Section VIII(C) shall not exceed seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($750,000)
(“Proformance’s Indemnification Cap”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Proformance’s
Indemnification Cap shall not apply to the indemnity provided under Section VIII(C) (3).

          D. Procedures for Indemnification Claims.

               1. The party seeking indemnification under Section VIII (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give
prompt notice (in accordance with Section IX(D)) to the party against whom indemnity is sought (the
“Indemnifying Party”) of the assertion of any claim, or the commencement of any suit, action or
proceeding in respect of which indemnity may be sought under Section VIII (the “Claims”). Such
notice referred to in the preceding sentence shall state the relevant facts and include therewith
relevant documents and a statement in reasonable detail as to the basis for the indemnification
sought. The failure by any Indemnified Party so to notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve
any Indemnifying Party from any liability which it may have to such Indemnified Party with respect
to any Claims made pursuant to this Section VIII, except to the extent such failure shall actually
prejudice an Indemnifying Party.

               2. Upon receipt of notice from the Indemnified Party pursuant to Section IX(D), the
Indemnifying Party will have the right to, subject to the provisions of Section VIII(D)(3), assume
the defense and control of such Claims. In the event the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of
a Claim, the Indemnified Party shall have the right but not the obligation to participate in the
defense of such Third Party Claim with their own counsel and at their own expense (except as
provided in VIII(D)(3)) and the Indemnifying Party will cooperate with the Indemnified Party. Any
election by an Indemnifying Party not to assume the defense of a Claim must be received by the
Indemnified Party reasonably promptly following its receipt of the Indemnified Party’s notice
delivered pursuant to Section IX(D). If the Indemnifying Party elects to assume the defense of a
Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall select counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party;
shall take all steps necessary in the defense or settlement of such Claims; and shall at all times
diligently and promptly pursue the resolution of such Claims. The Indemnified Party shall, and
shall cause each of their affiliates and representatives to, cooperate fully with the Indemnifying
Party in the defense of any Claim defended by the Indemnifying Party.

               3. The Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any settlement of a Claim effected without
its consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld). No Indemnifying Party shall, without
the written consent of the Indemnified Party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld), effect
any settlement of any pending or threatened proceeding in respect of which any Indemnified Party is
a party and indemnification is being sought hereunder by such Indemnified Party, unless such
settlement:

                    (a) Includes an unconditional release of such Indemnified Party, in form and substance
reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party, from all liability on claims that are the
subject matter of such settlement; and

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                    (b) Does not include any statement as to or any admission of fault, culpability or a failure
to act by or on behalf of any Indemnified Party.

               4. All indemnification payments payable hereunder shall be reduced by the amount of insurance
proceeds received by, or any tax benefits inuring to the benefit of, the Indemnified Party as a
result of the loss for which the Indemnified Party is seeking reimbursement.

               5. Without prejudice to the rights of the parties under this Section VIII, the parties hereto
expressly acknowledge that the provisions of this Section VIII shall be the sole and exclusive
remedy with respect to any Damages arising from the matters described in Section VIII of this
Agreement or any other provisions hereof.

     IX. Miscellaneous.

          A. Assurance of Further Action. From time to time after Closing, each party, at its
own reasonable expense, shall execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, to the
other parties such further documents that may be reasonably necessary and take such other
reasonably appropriate action as the other parties may reasonably request in order to more
effectively consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

          B. Access, Information, and Documents. Until forty-five (45) days after the Payment
Date, during reasonable hours:

               1. Hartford shall make available to each of Proformance or afford to them and their agents
and representatives (including, but not limited to, accountants, lawyers, and appraisers)
reasonable access, during normal working hours to all of the books, records and other documents of
Hartford and its affiliates relating to the New Jersey Personal Business; and

               2. Proformance shall make available to Hartford or afford to them and their agents and
representatives (including, but not limited to, accountants, lawyers, and appraisers) reasonable
access, during normal working hours to all books, records and other documents of Proformance and
their respective affiliates relating to the Renewed Business, including, without limitation all
such information as reasonably necessary for Hartford to audit the calculation of the Payment.
Additionally, on or prior to the Payment Date Proformance shall prepare and deliver to Hartford a
calculation of the Payment, together with work papers in reasonable detail setting forth the
calculation of the Payment.

          C. Amendment. The parties hereto may by written agreement signed by each of the
parties hereto amend, supplement or modify this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement.

          D. Notices. Any notice or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall
be in writing and shall be delivered personally, sent by facsimile transmission

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(with immediate confirmation thereafter) or sent by certified, registered or express mail,
postage prepaid, or by a nationally recognized overnight courier service, marked for overnight
delivery. Any such notice shall be deemed given when so received and shall be addressed:

	 	 	 
	If to Hartford:

	 	Hartford Fire Insurance Company

Hartford Plaza

Hartford, Connecticut 06115

Attn: VP — Strategic Business Development
	 
	 	 
	With a Copy to:

	 	Hartford Fire Insurance Company

Hartford Plaza

Hartford, Connecticut 06115

Attn: Director of Corporate Law
	 
	 	 
	If to Proformance:

	 	The Proformance Insurance Company

4 Paragon Way

Freehold, New Jersey 07728

Attn: James V. Gorman, CEO

Fax No. 732-761-0243

          E. Confidentiality. The parties agree to hold in confidence all confidential data and
information acquired from one another, as well as the terms and conditions of this agreement, in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the August 24, 2004 Confidentiality and Nondisclosure
Agreement between Hartford Fire Insurance Company and Proformance (the “NDA”). The NDA shall be
incorporated by reference into this Agreement in its entirety except that the parties agree that
“Company” as defined in the NDA shall be deemed to include Hartford, Hartford Casualty Insurance
Company and Twin City Insurance Company. The parties, however, agree that this Agreement may be
provided to the Commissioner in connection with obtaining the approval of the transaction set forth
in this Agreement.

          F. Public Announcements. The Parties, and their respective affiliates, will consult
with each other before issuing, and provide each other the opportunity to review and comment upon,
any press release or other public announcement with respect to the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement and shall not issue any such press release or make any such public announcement
without the advance written approval of the other parties following such consultation (such
approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), except as may, in the opinion of counsel to
such party, be required by law or by the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission or
any other regulatory authority or any securities exchange.

          G. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including and the NDA supersede all prior
agreements among the parties with respect to its subject matter.

          H. Rights Under this Agreement: Nonassignability. This Agreement shall bind and
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, but it
shall not be assignable by any party without prior written consent of the other parties, which

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may be withheld in a party’s sole discretion. Any purported transfer or non-conforming
assignment in violation of this provision shall be void and invalid. Nothing contained in this
Agreement is intended to confer upon any person, other than the parties to this Agreement and their
respective successors and assigns, any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by
reason of this Agreement.

          I. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to conflicts-of-law principles. The
parties agree that any dispute regarding this Agreement shall be submitted to the state or federal
courts located in Mercer County, New Jersey.

          J.  Interpretation.

     1. The Section headings and table of contents contained in this Agreement are solely for the
purpose of reference, are not part of the agreement of the parties and shall not affect in any way
the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or
“including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without
limitation.” The words “hereof”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar nature when used in
this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this
Agreement. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as
the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders
of such term. References to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns.

     2. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement;
consequently, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this
Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties thereto, and no presumption or
burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any
provisions of this Agreement.

          K. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the
parties to this Agreement and delivered to the other parties hereto. Each party hereto is entitled
to rely on a facsimile signature of the other parties as an original.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

	 	 	 
	 

	 	PROFORMANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
	 
	 	 
	 

	 	By: /s/ James V. Gorman
	 

	 	 
	 

	 	Name: James V. Gorman

Title: Chief Executive Officer

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/ Daniel T. Kelly
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Daniel T. Kelly 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Assistant Vice President 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/ Daniel T. Kelly
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Daniel T. Kelly 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Assistant Vice President 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/ Daniel T. Kelly
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Daniel T. Kelly 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Assistant Vice President 	 
	 

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