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                                                                   Exhibit 10.42

                    BANC ONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORPORATION

                          INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

                              (FOR NON-EB ACCOUNTS)

     This Investment Advisory Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into effective
as of June 16, 2004, by and between NORTH POINTE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
("Client") and BANC ONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORPORATION ("Investment Advisor").

     In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this
Agreement, Client and Investment Advisor agree as follows:

     1. APPOINTMENT OF MANAGER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF ACCOUNT. Client appoints
Investment Advisor to manage the assets as designated by Client in its
discretionary advisory account (the "Account"). All services shall be performed
in accordance with the following terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Custody, possession and collection of income from Account assets shall be the
sole obligation of the Account's separately appointed custodian ("Custodian").

     2. ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT. Investment Advisor accepts its appointment as
investment manager for the Account. Investment Advisor shall invest, reinvest
and manage the securities, cash and/or other assets of the Account subject to
written investment policies and guidelines (the "Investment Guidelines")
established by Client from time to time and delivered to Investment Advisor. The
initial Investment Guidelines are attached as Exhibit A. Client may amend the
Investment Guidelines contained in Exhibit A upon written notice to Investment
Advisor; provided such amendment becomes effective only upon Investment
Advisor's written acknowledgment of its receipt of such amendment. As a
condition of its acceptance, Investment Advisor shall be entitled to rely on
such financial and other information relating to investment of Account assets as
it may receive from time to time from Client.

     Subject to the Investment Guidelines, investments may be made in, but are
not limited to, securities of any kind including common or preferred stocks,
warrants, rights, corporate or government bonds or notes, repurchase agreements,
securities of any open-end or closed-end management type investment company or
investment trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, limited
liability legal entities and non-registered pooled funds. The fact that any bank
or non-bank subsidiary of Bank One Corporation is selling or providing services
to and receiving remuneration from the foregoing repurchase agreement,
investment company, investment trust or other investment product as
counterparty, investment advisor, custodian, transfer agent, registrar, or
otherwise shall not preclude Investment Advisor from investing the Account in
the security.

     3. TRADING AUTHORIZATION. Client grants Investment Advisor discretionary
trading authority and appoints Investment Advisor as agent and attorney-in-fact
with respect to investments on behalf of the Account for so long as Investment
Advisor's appointment under Section 1 above remains in effect. Investment
Advisor shall carry out such trading in conformance with the Investment
Guidelines. Pursuant to such authorization, Investment Advisor may direct the
purchase, sale, exchange, conversion or other acquisition or disposition of
securities and other investments in the Account, as well as arrange for delivery
and payment, and act on behalf of Client in all other matters incidental to the
handling of Account investments. Client grants Investment Advisor full
authorization
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to issue such instructions, and engage in such transactions, as may be
appropriate in connection with the management of the Account.

     4. EXECUTION SERVICES. Investment Advisor will use the execution services
of such broker-dealers as it may select from time to time, which will be
entitled to compensation for their services, to effect transactions for the
purchase and/or sale of securities and other investments by the Account. In
connection with transactions effected for the Account, Client authorizes
Investment Advisor to establish and trade in accounts in its or the name of the
Account with members of national or regional securities exchanges and the
National Association of Securities Dealers Inc., including "omnibus" accounts
established for the purpose of combining orders for more than one client.

     In selecting brokers through which transactions for client accounts will be
executed, Investment Advisor's primary consideration will be the broker's
ability to provide best execution of trades. In making a decision about best
execution (and subject to section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended), Investment Advisor may consider a number of factors including, but
not limited to, trade price and commission, quality of research and computerized
statistical services the broker may provide. The commission rates paid to any
broker for execution of transactions will be determined through negotiations
with the broker, taking into account industry norms for the size and type of
transaction, and the nature of brokerage and research services provided. Such
research services may include, but not be limited to, analysis and reports
concerning economic factors and trends, industries, specific securities, and
portfolio strategies. Research services furnished by brokers will generally be
used in connection with all Investment Advisor's advisory accounts, although not
all such services may be used with any particular account that paid commissions
to the brokers providing such services.

     5. REPORTS. Investment Advisor will provide Client or its designated agent
with monthly reports as Client and Investment Advisor mutually agree. Reports as
to investment performance in the Account shall be provided monthly. Client
acknowledges that Custodian will furnish the official confirmations of Account
transactions and periodic Account statements detailing positions and activity.

     6. FEES. Client shall compensate Investment Advisor for its services in
accordance with Investment Advisor's fee schedule attached as Exhibit B. The Fee
Schedule may be modified or changed by Investment Advisor upon 30 days written
notice to Client. Unless otherwise provided in Exhibit B, payment to Investment
Advisor shall be made quarterly in arrears, based on a calendar year, and the
fee shall be due and payable within 10 days after the end of each quarterly
period. If this Agreement commences at any time other than at the beginning of a
quarterly period, the first quarterly fee shall be prorated to the end of such
first quarterly period. If this Agreement is terminated, all fees due to
Investment Advisor shall be prorated to the date of termination. Investment
Advisor's fee is separate from and does not include brokerage commissions,
dealer spreads and other costs associated with the purchase or sale of
securities, custodial fees, interest, taxes and other Account expenses. These
expenses shall be the responsibility of Client.

     By separate written authorization, Client may elect to have Investment
Advisor's fee deducted from Client's account with Custodian, provided that
Client will be sent an account statement from Custodian indicating the amount of
the fee, the value of the Client's assets on which the fee was based, and the
specific manner in which the fee was calculated at least 10 days prior to the
deduction of such fee. CLIENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING THE ACCURACY OF THE
FEE CALCULATION AND NOTIFYING CUSTODIAN OF ANY EXCEPTIONS OR OBJECTIONS.

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     7. NON-EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT. Client understands that Investment Advisor
performs, among other things, research and investment advisory services for
other clients. Client recognizes that Investment Advisor may give advice and
take action in the performance of its duties to such clients that may differ
from advice given, or in the timing and nature of action taken, with respect to
Account investments. However, Investment Advisor will attempt in good faith to
allocate investment opportunities to Client's Account over a period of time on a
fair and equitable basis compared to investment opportunities extended to other
clients. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to impose on Investment
Advisor any obligation to purchase or sell, or recommend for purchase or sale,
for the Account any securities or other investments which Investment Advisor may
purchase or sell, or recommend for purchase or sale for the account of any other
client.

     8. CONFIDENTIAL RELATIONSHIP AND MARKETING. Except as otherwise provided in
this section, all information and advice furnished by Client or Investment
Advisor to the other, with respect to the Account, or other matters pertaining
to this Agreement, shall be treated as confidential and shall not be disclosed
to third parties except as otherwise required by law or as necessary to carry
out the responsibilities set forth in this Agreement. However, Client consents
to the use of Client's name in Investment Advisor's (or its affiliates') lists
of representative clients solely for the purpose of identifying Client as an
investment advisory client.

     9. INSIDER INFORMATION. If, by reason of its investment management
activities, Investment Advisor obtains material non-public information, Client
acknowledges that Investment Advisor will not make any investment decisions
based upon such information.

     10. PROXIES AND CERTAIN LEGAL NOTICES. Investment Advisor shall exercise
voting rights incident to any securities held in the Account in accordance with
Investment Advisor's proxy voting policies and procedures in effect from time to
time. Client represents that such delegation of voting rights is duly
authorized. Client agrees to instruct Custodian to forward all proxy materials
and related shareholder communications to the designee provided by Investment
Advisor promptly upon receipt. Investment Advisor shall not be liable with
regard to voting of proxies or other corporate actions if the proxy materials
and related communications are not received in a timely manner. Investment
Advisor will not be required to take any action or render any advice with
respect to securities presently or formerly held in the Account, or the issuers
thereof, which become the subject of any legal proceedings, including
bankruptcies.

     11. USE OF BANC ONE HIGH YIELD PARTNERS, LLC. The following provisions
shall apply only if and to the extent that as a result of ratings downgrades or
similar circumstances, the Account holds corporate fixed-income securities and
instruments that are rated below investment grade or unrated securities and
instruments of comparable quality, securities that are traded in the high yield
bond market, or securities that are trading at yields generally indicative of
non-investment grade securities (collectively, "High Yield Assets"). In such
event, Investment Advisor may appoint Banc One High Yield Partners, LLC
("BOHYP") to perform services on behalf of Investment Advisor for the Account in
connection with the retention or orderly liquidation of High Yield Assets,
including, without limitation, research and advice concerning the timing and
method of such liquidation; provided, however, that Investment Advisor will
retain full discretion as to whether and to what extent any or all High Yield
Assets are held or sold in the Account and provided that the Investment
Guidelines are followed. Client authorizes Investment Advisor to provide BOHYP
with such information concerning Client and the Account as is necessary for
BOHYP to provide services in connection with High Yield Assets. With respect to
such

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High Yield Assets, Client grants BOHYP discretionary trading authorization and
authorizes Investment Advisor to appoint BOHYP as agent and attorney-in-fact
with respect to High Yield Assets on behalf of the Account. The appointment of
BOHYP under this section shall not relieve Investment Advisor of any of its
obligations under this Agreement.

     12. STANDARD OF CARE. Investment Advisor shall perform its duties hereunder
with that standard of care which a professional investment advisor engaged in
the securities or investment advisory industry, and having professional
expertise in financial and securities transactions and investment management
would observe in these affairs ("Standard of Care").

     Client understands that the investment decisions made for Client and the
assets in the Account by Investment Advisor are subject to various market,
currency, economic, political and business risks, and that those investment
decisions will not always be profitable. Further, Client acknowledges and agrees
that the value of investments made for the Account may go up as well as down,
and are not guaranteed, and Investment Advisor will not be liable for its
failure to achieve any investment performance targets or goals set forth in the
Investment Guidelines or otherwise articulated by Client.

     13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Client agrees that Investment Advisor shall
not be liable for (a) any loss suffered by reason of any investment decision,
recommendation, or other action taken or omitted in good faith and in accordance
with the Standard of Care described above; (b) any loss arising from Investment
Advisor's adherence to Client's instructions or its compliance with the
Investment Guidelines; or (c) any act or failure to act by Custodian, by any
broker or dealer to which Investment Advisor directs transactions for the
Account, or by any other third party.

     Securities laws impose liabilities under certain circumstances on
investment advisors and other regulated persons even when they act in good
faith, and therefore nothing in this Agreement shall in any way constitute a
waiver or limitation of any rights which Client may have under federal or state
securities laws.

     14. INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIONS. Investment Advisor represents that
it is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940,
as amended.

     15. CLIENT REPRESENTATIONS. Client represents that: (a) it has received
Part II of Investment Advisor's current Form ADV more than 48 hours prior to
entering into this Agreement; (b) it is duly authorized to negotiate the terms
of this Agreement, including fees, and to enter into (or renew) and perform this
Agreement; and (c) the signatory on behalf of Client is duly authorized by
appropriate action to execute this Agreement. Client shall furnish to Investment
Advisor certified copies of appointments or designations setting forth the
names, titles and authorities of the individuals who are authorized to act on
behalf of Client with respect to the Account and this Agreement, and Investment
Advisor shall be entitled to rely upon such information until it receives
written notice of a change in such appointments or designations. Client
undertakes to advise Investment Advisor of any event that might affect the
validity of any of the above representations.

     16. FORCE MAJEURE. If war, natural disasters, acts of terrorism, loss of
utilities, government restrictions, trading halts, exchange or market rulings,
extraordinary market volatility or exchange conditions, or any other conditions
beyond Investment Advisor's control temporarily make it impossible for
Investment Advisor to fully perform its duties under this Agreement, then the
principles of force majeure will apply and the rights and

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obligations of the parties will be temporarily suspended during the force
majeure period, to the extent performance is reasonably affected thereby.

     17. NOTICES. All written communication to each party pursuant to this
Agreement shall be sent to the party at the address set forth below unless that
party designates otherwise in writing. Such communications shall be deemed given
if delivered personally, if mailed (by registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested and postage prepaid), if sent by overnight courier service for
next business day delivery, by facsimile transmission, or by electronic
transmittal with return receipt, to the appropriate address for each party. Such
communications shall be effective immediately (if delivered in person or by
confirmed facsimile), upon the date acknowledged to have been received in return
receipt, or upon the next business day (if sent by overnight courier service).

               TO CLIENT:
               Please see signature block.

               TO INVESTMENT ADVISOR:
               FOR NOTICES REQUIRED TO BE GIVEN UNDER THIS AGREEMENT:
                  Banc One Investment Advisors Corporation
                  Attn: Sr. Managing Director, Institutional Asset Management
                  1111 Polaris Parkway
                  OH1-0211
                  Columbus, Ohio 43240
                  Facsimile: (614) 213-0570

               FOR INSTRUCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS:
                  Contact the Account's designated relationship manager.

     18. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENT. In accordance with Section 205(a)(2) of
the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, this Agreement is not assignable by
Investment Advisor without the prior consent of Client.

     19. TERMINATION AND SURVIVAL. This Agreement may be terminated with or
without cause upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice by either party
to the other (unless the parties mutually agree to any shorter period of
notice). Such termination will not, however, affect the liabilities or
obligations of the parties under this Agreement arising from transactions
initiated prior to such termination. Upon termination of this Agreement,
Investment Advisor is under no obligation to recommend any action with regard to
the securities or other investments held in the Account. The provisions relating
to the following rights and obligations of the parties shall survive the
termination, cancellation, expiration and/or rescission of this Agreement:
Confidential Relationship and Marketing, Standard of Care, Limitation of
Liability, Waiver of Jury Trial and Termination and Survival.

     20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENTS. This Agreement represents the entire
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Except
as expressly addressed elsewhere, the terms of this Agreement may be amended
from time to time only by mutual written agreement of the parties to this
Agreement.

     21. CROSS TRANSACTIONS. Investment Advisor may, from time to time, act on
behalf of Client in buying or selling a particular security in Client's Account,
and act as Investment Advisor for another client on the other side of the
transaction. Investment Advisor will not be compensated for its role as agent in
the transaction. Client acknowledges and authorizes Investment Advisor to
perform such cross transactions. Client

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may revoke, at any time in writing to Investment Advisor, its consent to such
cross transactions.

     22. GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY. This Agreement will be governed and
interpreted by the laws of the State of Michigan without reference to the
conflict of laws rules, except as superceded or pre-empted by applicable federal
law. If any provision of this Agreement is declared or found to be illegal,
unenforceable or void, then both parties shall be relieved of all obligations
arising under such provision, but only to the extent that such provision is
illegal, unenforceable or void, it being the intent and agreement of the parties
that this Agreement shall be deemed amended by modifying such provision to the
extent necessary to make it legal and enforceable while preserving its intent
or, if that is not possible, by substituting another provision that is legal and
enforceable and achieves the same objective.

     23. WAIVER AND COUNTERPARTS. The waiver by either party of a breach of any
provision or condition of this Agreement shall not operate, or be construed, as
a waiver of any other breach or an assent to a failure to comply with a
condition or provision. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts,
each of which shall be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and
same instrument.

     24. USA PATRIOT ACT NOTIFICATION. In order to comply with the USA PATRIOT
Act of 2001 ("PATRIOT Act") and federal regulations, Client shall furnish
certain identifying information requested by Investment Advisor regarding: (a)
the correct legal name of Client, (b) Client's street address which shall be a
principal place of business, local office, or other physical location, and (c)
Client's Identification Number (as defined below). For purposes of this section,
Identification Number shall mean (a) for a US entity, a taxpayer identification
number ("TIN") or employer identification number ("EIN") and (b) for a non- US
entity, a TIN or EIN, or alternative government-issued documentation certifying
the existence of the business or enterprise. "TIN applied for" will not be
accepted as a valid Identification Number. Investment Advisor will then, as
required by the PATRIOT Act, verify the identifying information and retain a
description of such verification. As part of this process, Investment Advisor
may copy the documentation that Client provides, contact third parties to verify
this information, compare this information to lists supplied by the federal
government and retain this information in accordance with applicable law.
Investment Advisor may not waive these requirements and may not open the Account
until such time as the information required by this section has been provided.
In addition, Investment Advisor may immediately terminate this Agreement or any
other agreement with Client and close the Account and any related accounts if
(i) Investment Advisor is not able to verify the identifying information
concerning Client within a reasonable period of time after the Account is open
or (ii) Client appears to have provided misleading or incomplete information or
failed to disclose material information in response to a request from Investment
Advisor under this Agreement.

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          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their duly authorized officers or agents to become effective as of
the day and year first above written.

NORTH POINTE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

By: /s/ John H. Berry
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Printed Name: John H. Berry
Title: Treasurer
Address: 28819 Franklin Rd.
         Southfield, MI 48034
Facsimile: (248) 359-5783
Email: jberry@npic.com
EIN: ________________________

AGREED AND ACCEPTED

BANC ONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORPORATION

By: /s/ Lisa M. Wesolek
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Title: Managing Director
Date: 6/16/04

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                                    EXHIBIT A

                              INVESTMENT GUIDELINES

See attached

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                                                                   Exhibit 10.43

                         INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

This Investment Management Agreement ("Agreement") dated as of 6/10/05 is
entered into by and between JPMORGAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC. ("Investment
Advisor") and HOME POINTE INSURANCE COMPANY (the "Client") and sets forth the
terms on which Investment Advisor will act as investment manager of the assets
of Client placed with Investment Advisor for management hereunder (the
"Account").

1 Appointment of Investment Advisor. Client hereby appoints Investment Advisor
as investment manager with respect to the Account with full investment
authority, subject to the Investment Guidelines (as defined and described in
Section 3 below), and Investment Advisor accepts such appointment and agrees to
open and maintain the Account as Client's agent and investment manager.

2 Composition of Account; Custody. (a) The Account shall consist of such cash
and securities as shall be agreed upon by Client and Investment Advisor that
Client from time to time places under the supervision of Investment Advisor
and/or which shall become part of the Account as a result of transactions
therein or otherwise.

(b) Client has appointed FIFTH THIRD BANK (the "Custodian") to be the custodian
of the cash, securities and other property in the Account and Investment Advisor
will execute all investment transactions for settlement with the Custodian under
custodial account number 43-43-000-8132656. Client will provide Investment
Advisor with reasonable notice of any contributions to or withdrawals from the
Account as they may occur from time to time. Client shall direct the Custodian
to comply with all investment instructions given by Investment Advisor with
respect to the Account. Client shall provide Investment Advisor with reasonable
advance notice of any subsequent changes in the Custodian.

(c) Client agrees that: (i) unless Client gives written instructions to the
contrary all dividend and interest income received in respect of the Account
will be retained by the Custodian for reinvestment as part of the Account, and
(ii) Client shall have full responsibility for the payment of all taxes due on
capital or income held or collected for the Account and the filing of any
returns in connection therewith or otherwise required by law.

3 Investment Guidelines. Client is responsible for informing Investment Advisor,
in advance and in writing, of the investment policies, guidelines, objectives,
restrictions, conditions, limitations or directions applicable to, as well as
any cash needs of, the Account (the "Investment Guidelines"), and Investment
Advisor shall invest, reinvest and manage the securities, cash and any other
property in the Account subject to such Investment Guidelines as in effect from
time to time. The initial Investment Guidelines are attached hereto as Exhibit A
and made a part hereof. Client may amend the Investment Guidelines upon written
notice to Investment Advisor; provided such amendment becomes effective only
upon Investment Advisor's written acknowledgment of its receipt of such
amendment, and Investment Advisor shall be provided a reasonable time to comply
with such amendment.

4 Discretionary Authority. (a) Client requests Investment Advisor to review the
assets held in the Account, and, subject to and in accordance with the
Investment Guidelines, Investment Advisor shall have complete discretion and
authority, without obtaining Client's instructions, to make such sales,
exchanges, investments or reinvestments or to take any action that it deems
necessary or desirable in connection with the assets in the Account, and in
connection therewith to execute or cause to be executed any and all required

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documents. In exercising its investment discretion Investment Advisor is not
limited to investing in securities and other property of the type normally
deemed appropriate for trust funds.

(b) Client authorizes Investment Advisor, in its discretion, to aggregate
purchases and sales of securities for the Account with purchases and sales of
securities of the same issuer for other clients of Investment Advisor occurring
on the same day. When transactions are so aggregated, the actual prices
applicable to the aggregated transaction will be averaged, and the Account and
the accounts of other participating clients of Investment Advisor will be deemed
to have purchased or sold their proportionate share of the securities involved
at the average price so obtained.

(c) Subject to the Investment Guidelines, investments may be made in, but are
not limited to, securities of any kind including common or preferred stocks,
warrants, rights, corporate or government bonds or notes, repurchase agreements,
securities of any open-end or closed-end management type investment company or
investment trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, limited
liability legal entities and non-registered pooled funds. The fact that any bank
or non-bank subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. is selling or providing services
to and receiving remuneration from the foregoing repurchase agreement,
investment company, investment trust or other investment product as
counterparty, investment advisor, custodian, transfer agent, registrar, or
otherwise shall not preclude Investment Advisor from investing the Account in
the security.

5 Brokerage and Execution Services. In accordance with the terms of Exhibit B
attached hereto and made a part hereof, the Client acknowledges that Investment
Advisor will effect securities and other investment transactions through brokers
of its choosing.

6 Proxies and Legal Notices. Investment Advisor shall vote all proxies with
respect to securities held in the Account in accordance with Investment
Advisor's proxy voting guidelines and procedures in effect from time to time.
Client agrees to instruct Custodian to forward all proxy materials and related
shareholder communications to the designee provided by Investment Advisor
promptly upon receipt. Investment Advisor shall not be liable with regard to
voting of proxies or other corporate actions if the proxy materials and related
communications are not received in a timely manner. Investment Advisor will not
be required to take any action or render any advice with respect to securities
presently or formerly held in the Account, or the issuers thereof, which become
the subject of any legal proceedings, including bankruptcies.

7 Information and Statements. Investment Advisor shall cause to be rendered to
Client, no less frequently than quarterly, statements setting forth the property
in the Account and transactions therein and advices of changes as they are made
in the Account in accordance with Investment Advisor's normal procedures. Client
agrees to review promptly all statements and advices. Client acknowledges that
Custodian will furnish the official confirmations of Account transactions and
periodic Account statements detailing positions and activity.

Except with respect to any act or transaction of Investment Advisor as to which
Client shall object in writing to Investment Advisor within a period of ninety
(90) days from the date of receipt of any statement from Investment Advisor,
Investment Advisor and all of its employees, representatives, directors,
officers, shareholders, fiduciaries, employee benefit plans, or any affiliate
thereof (collectively, the "JPMC Entities and Persons") shall upon the
expiration of such period be released and discharged from any liability or
accountability to Client and any of its agents or representatives as respects
the propriety of acts, omissions, and transactions to the extent shown in such
statement.

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8 Delegation to Third Parties. Investment Advisor may employ an affiliate or a
third party to perform any accounting, administrative, reporting and ancillary
services required to enable Investment Advisor to perform its functions under
this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement, Investment
Advisor may provide information about Client and the Account to any such
affiliate or other third party for the purpose of providing the services
contemplated under this clause. Investment Advisor will act in good faith in the
selection, use and monitoring of affiliates and other third parties, and any
delegation or appointment hereunder shall not relieve Investment Advisor of any
of its obligations under this Agreement.

9 Client Lists. Client consents to the use of Client's name in Investment
Advisor's (or its affiliates') lists of representative clients solely for the
purpose of identifying Client as a Investment Advisor client.

10 Fees and Expenses. For all services provided hereunder, Client shall pay
Investment Advisor the fees set forth in Exhibit C attached hereto. Such fees
may be changed by written agreement of the parties hereto. It is understood
that, in the event such fees are to be paid by the Custodian, Client will
provide written authorization to the Custodian to pay Investment Advisor's fees
directly from the Account. In addition, it is agreed that all brokerage
commissions, taxes, charges and other costs incident to the purchase and sale of
securities shall be charged to and paid from the Account. Client shall also be
responsible for, and shall reimburse Investment Advisor with respect to, any
out-of-pocket expenses (including attorneys fees) incurred by any of the JPMC
Entities and Persons with respect to any litigation or required responses to
third parties arising out of Investment Advisor's management of the Account,
except to the extent it is judicially determined that Investment Advisor acted
with gross negligence or willful misconduct.

11 Service to Other Clients. It is understood that Investment Advisor and its
affiliates perform investment advisory services for various clients. Client
agrees that Investment Advisor may give advice and take action with respect to
any of its other clients, which may differ from advice given or the timing or
nature of action taken with respect to the Account. It is Investment Advisor's
policy, to the extent practicable, to allocate investment opportunities among
clients over a period of time on a fair and equitable basis. It is understood
that Investment Advisor shall not have any obligations to purchase or sell, or
to recommend for purchase or sale, for the Account any security which Investment
Advisor, its principals, affiliates or employees may purchase or sell for its or
their own accounts or for the account of any other client, if in the opinion of
Investment Advisor such transaction or investment appears unsuitable,
impractical or undesirable for the account. Client acknowledges that Investment
Advisor may make different investment decisions with respect to each of its
clients, and that such fact shall not be relied upon by Client or any of its
agents or representatives as evidence of a breach of Investment Advisor's duties
hereunder.

12 Insider Information. If, by reason of its investment management activities,
Investment Advisor obtains material non-public information, Client acknowledges
that Investment Advisor will not make any investment decisions based upon such
information.

13 Notices. All notices and other written communications specified herein shall
be deemed duly given if delivered personally, if mailed (by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid), if sent by
overnight courier service for next business day delivery, by facsimile
transmission, or by electronic transmittal with return receipt, to the
appropriate address for each party as set forth below. Such communications shall
be effective immediately (if delivered in person or by confirmed facsimile),
upon the date acknowledged to have been received in return receipt, or upon the
next business day (if sent by overnight courier service).

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Notices shall be sent to Investment Advisor at the following address:

Address: 1111 Polaris Parkway, Suite 3F, Columbus OH 43240
Facsimile: 614-213-6527
Attention: Client Service Management

A copy of all legal notices shall also be delivered to Investment Advisor at the
following address:

J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
1111 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
Attention: Legal Department

Notices shall be sent to Custodian at the following address:
Address: Fifth Third Bank
Facsimile: __________________________________
Attention: __________________________________

Notices shall be sent to Client at the following address:
Address: 28819 Franklin Road
         Southfield, MI 48037-2223
Attention: Ms. Celeska B. Fredianelli, Controller
Facsimile: __________________________________

14 Discharge of Liability. (a) Investment Advisor does not guarantee the future
performance of the Account or any specific level of performance, the success of
any investment decision or strategy that Investment Advisor may use, or the
success of Investment Advisor's overall management of the Account. Client
understands that investment decisions made for the Account by Investment Advisor
are subject to various market, currency, economic, political and business risks,
and that those investment decisions will not always be profitable. Investment
Advisor will manage only the securities, cash and other investments held in the
Account and in making investment decisions for the Account, Investment Advisor
will not consider any other securities, cash or other investments owned or
managed by Client.

(b) The JPMC Entities and Persons shall have no liability for any expenses,
losses, damages, liabilities, charges and claims of any kind or nature
whatsoever ("Losses") incurred by or threatened against Investment Advisor as
the result of any actions it takes based on instructions it receives from
authorized persons ("Authorized Persons") of the Client and reasonably believed
by the JPMC Entities and Persons to be genuine. A list of such Authorized
Persons is listed on Exhibit D. The JPMC Entities and Persons shall not be
liable to Client or its representatives for any Losses suffered by Client
arising from any depreciation in the value of the Account or from the income
derived from it (including, without limitation, where such depreciation results
from capital loss or taxation liability) or other Losses that result from
Investment Advisor's actions hereunder, except to the extent such Losses are
judicially determined to be proximately caused by the gross negligence or
willful misconduct of Investment Advisor. Under no circumstances shall the JPMC
Entities and Persons be liable for any special, consequential or indirect
damages.

(c) Investment Advisor may consult with legal counsel (who may be of counsel to
Client or the Custodian) concerning any question which may arise with reference
to its duties under this Agreement, and the opinion of such counsel shall be
full and complete protection with respect to any action taken or suffered by
Investment Advisor hereunder in good faith and in accordance with the opinion of
such counsel.

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(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, no provision of this Agreement shall
constitute a waiver or limitation of any right of Client that may exist under
Federal or state securities law.

15 Force Majeure. (a) Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable for
damages resulting from delayed or defective performance when such delays arise
out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the
offending party. Such causes may include, but are not restricted to, Acts of God
or of the public enemy, terrorism, acts of the State in its sovereign capacity,
fires, floods, earthquakes, power failure, disabling strikes, epidemics,
quarantine restrictions, and freight embargoes.

(b) If at any time due to major fluctuations in market prices, abnormal market
conditions or any other reason outside the control of Investment Advisor, there
shall be a deviation from the specific instructions set out in the Investment
Guidelines: (i) Investment Advisor shall not be in breach of the Investment
Guidelines provided it takes such steps as may be necessary to ensure compliance
within 14 days after such deviation occurs; and (ii) If, in the judgment of
Investment Advisor, the actions described in (i) above are not in the best
interests of Client, Investment Advisor may, prior to the expiration of the 14
day period referred to in (i) above, make a written recommendation to Client on
the most appropriate way to deal with the deviation which shall toll the
deadline in (i) above. Unless Client directs Investment Advisor to the contrary
within 14 days of the receipt by Client of the recommendation, Investment
Advisor shall be entitled to implement its recommendation and shall not be in
breach of the Investment Guidelines. Investment Advisor does not provide any
express or implied warranty as to the performance or profitability of the
Account or any part thereof or that any specific investment objectives will be
successfully met.

16 Client Representations. Client represents and warrants to Investment Advisor
that: (i) Client has full power and authority to appoint Investment Advisor to
deal with the Account in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, this
Agreement is valid and has been duly authorized, does not violate any obligation
by which Client is bound, and when so executed and delivered, will be binding
upon Client in accordance with its terms subject to applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally
and general principles of equity (and Client agrees to provide Investment
Advisor with evidence of such authority as may be reasonably requested by
Investment Advisor); (ii) Client is not an investment company as defined by the
"Investment Company Act of 1940" and registration of the Account under such Act
is not required; (iii) the Account does not contain employee benefit plan assets
subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended
("ERISA"), Client is not an employee benefit plan subject to ERISA, and Client
is not entering into this Agreement in a fiduciary capacity under ERISA; (iv)
Client has executed and delivered to Investment Advisor, as applicable, a QEP
Qualification (Annex A) and a Qualified Institutional Buyer Certification (Annex
B), and Client will immediately advise Investment Advisor in writing of any
change in status affecting such documents; (v) Client acknowledges that it has
received from Investment Advisor a copy of Part II of Investment Advisor's Form
ADV more than forty-eight (48) hours prior to entering into this Agreement; and
(vi) Client shall furnish to Investment Advisor certified copies of appointments
or designations setting forth the names, titles and authorities of the
individuals who are authorized to act on behalf of Client with respect to the
Account and this Agreement, and Investment Advisor shall be entitled to rely
upon such information until it receives written notice of a change in such
appointments or designations.

17 Investment Advisor Representations. Investment Advisor represents and
warrants to Client that: (i) this Agreement is valid and has been duly
authorized, does not violate any obligation by which Investment Advisor is
bound, and when so executed and delivered, will be binding upon Investment
Advisor in accordance with its terms subject to applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally
and general principles of equity; and (ii) it is registered as an investment
adviser under the Investment Adviser's Act of 1940.

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18 Applicable Law. All questions arising hereunder shall be determined according
to the laws of the State of New York (without regard to its conflict of laws
provisions) and the provisions hereof shall be binding upon the successors and
assigns of the parties. Client hereby submits to the jurisdiction of the courts
of New York and of the Federal Courts in the Southern District of New York with
respect to any litigation relating to this agreement, and consents to the
service of process by the mailing to Client of copies thereof by certified mail
to Client's address as it appears on the books and records of Investment
Advisor, such service to be effective ten days after mailing. Client hereby
waives trial by jury in any judicial proceeding involving any dispute,
controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement. Client hereby
irrevocably waives any immunity to which it might otherwise be entitled in any
arbitration, action at law, suit in equity or any other proceedings arising out
of or based on this Agreement or any transaction in connection herewith.

19 Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned, as defined in the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules thereunder without the written
consent of the other party.

20 Termination and Survival. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to
all or a portion of the cash, securities or other property constituting the
Account by either party as to its responsibilities hereunder at any time by
giving to the other party written notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the
date on which such termination is to become effective. Termination of this
Agreement shall be without prejudice to the completion of any commitments to
purchase or dispose of any securities or other property made by Investment
Advisor prior to giving or receipt of notice to terminate this Agreement. The
provisions relating to the following rights and obligations of the parties shall
survive the termination, cancellation, expiration and/or rescission of this
Agreement: Client Lists, Discharge of Liability, Applicable Law, and Termination
and Survival.

21 Counterparts; Severability. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument. In the event that one or
more provisions of this Agreement shall be held by any court to be invalid, void
or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless remain and
continue in full force and effect.

22 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended by mutual consent of the parties.
Except as provided herein, no alteration or variation of the terms of this
Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties
hereto.

23 Customer Identification Program. To help the government fight the funding of
terrorism and money laundering activities, Investment Advisor has adopted a
Customer Identification Program, ("CIP") pursuant to which Investment Advisor is
required to obtain, verify and maintain records of certain information relating
to its clients. In order to facilitate Investment Advisor's compliance with its
CIP, Client hereby represents and warrants that (i) Client's taxpayer
identification number or other government issued identification number is
56-2512990, (ii) all documents provided to Investment Advisor are true and
accurate as of the date hereof, and (iii) Client agrees to provide to Investment
Advisor such other information and documents that Investment Advisor requests in
order to comply with Investment Advisor's CIP.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been signed on behalf of the parties on
the day and year first above written.

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HOME POINTE INSURANCE COMPANY           JPMORGAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC.

By: /s/ B. Matthew Petcoff              By: /s/ Richard P. Butler
    ---------------------------------       ------------------------------------
Title: President                        Title: VICE PRESIDENT

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                                    EXHIBIT A

4.0 GENERAL PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES

4.A. APPROVED SECURITY TYPES

Security types approved for investment include:

-    treasury bills, promissory notes, corporate paper (including commercial
     paper, term deposits, bearer discount notes, certificates of deposit,
     bankers acceptances, bank deposits), and money market funds;

-    bonds/debentures - includes all types of bonds or debentures

-    mortgage backed securities - includes agency and non-agency mortgage
     pass-throughs, as well as, fixed and floating rate CMOs, and CMBS

-    asset-backed securities

-    U.S. Dollar denominated debt of foreign issuers (Yankee Bonds)

-    144-A securities (securities must be rated by at least one NRSRO and must
     meet credit quality guidelines as outlined in 4.E)

-    preferred shares

-    convertible securities

-    equities

4.B DURATION/ AVERAGE MATURITY

For the fixed income assets, the interest rate risk exposure will be managed in
relation to the existing liability requirements, market conditions and interest
rate risk limits. Cognizance should be given to but not dictated by liabilities
in structuring of the fixed income portfolio.

The maximum interest rate risk of the fixed income assets, including cash, as
measured by average modified duration, will be limited to a range of 70% to 130%
of the average duration of the appropriate market benchmark index.

4.C LIQUID RESERVES

The portfolio should be designed to avoid forced sales.

Portfolio structures should be managed to ensure that there is sufficient
liquidity to provide for immediate operational requirements.

Beyond normal operational needs, should circumstances force the liquidation of
assets, it is important that portfolios maintain liquidity sufficient to meet
these needs.

The minimum amount of assets that would mature within 1 year is 3% of the
portfolio, unless specifically requested to be changed by the Investment
Committee. These assets would be expected to experience the least amount of
volatility and liquidity risk, thereby enabling efficient sale as necessary.

4.D MARKETABILITY

The majority of the assets in each portfolio must be readily marketable. For
fixed income assets the securities must be of a quality that could easily obtain
a fair market bid from the major bond desks. The total size of most fixed income
issues should be large enough to ensure a reasonable expectation of a secondary
market. For equities, the securities must be listed on a recognized exchange
(New York, American, NASDAQ, and Toronto).

4.E CREDIT QUALITY

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All portfolios should maintain high credit quality. Alternatives to high quality
government securities should only be purchased when there is a meaningful gain
in after tax return. Investment credit guidelines must be in compliance with the
appropriate state regulatory guidelines.

Bonds purchased for the portfolio should have an NAIC rating of 1 (A rated or
above), or 2 (BBB) with no more than 20% of the portfolio in NAIC2. Bonds with
an NAIC ranking of 3,4,5 or 6 are not eligible for investment unless
specifically approved by the Investment Committee.

In a case where the credit rating for an investment in the portfolio falls to
NAIC 3,4,5 or 6 the investment manager will determine a prudent course of
action. North Pointe management is to be informed of the recommended strategy.
No more than 5% of the portfolio should be in securities with an NAIC ranking of
3,4,5 or 6.

4.F SIZE PARAMETERS/ DIVERSIFICATION LIMITS

The following are the guidelines as related to issuer and industry
diversification. These diversification guidelines apply to the portfolios of
each subsidiary individually. These limits must also be in compliance with the
specific NAIC/state insurance regulations. All diversification limits are in
terms of the percentage of the total investment portfolio at market:

-    Commercial paper/cash equivalents- no more than 15% in a single issuer;
     investments should be in highest ratings (A1,R1,P1);

-    Treasuries, Government Agencies, Canadas - no maximum or concentration
     limit;

-    State/Province/Municipality - no more than 25% in any one state, province
     or municipality;

-    Corporate bonds - no more than 10% in any one issuer;

-    Preferred shares - no more than 5% in any one issuer;

-    Equity - no more than 3% in any one issuer;

In any cases where an issuer's equity and debt securities are held the maximum
limit would be 10% in total.

Industry concentration - no more than 25% in any one industry.

5.0 ASSET MIX GUIDELINES

The intent of asset class allocation is to enable return maximization within
acceptable risk parameters. The allocation of investments to individual asset
class must take into consideration the impact on risk based capital
calculations, the impact on AM Best and other ratings and overall portfolio
risk. Asset allocations must also be in compliance with applicable state
insurance regulations.

Asset allocation limits are a statement of limits and not specific allocation
requirements. The following are asset mix guidelines as a percentage of the
investment portfolio at market:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           Minimum   Benchmark   Maximum
                                           -------   ---------   -------
<S>                                        <C>       <C>         <C>
Short Term/ cash equivalent (term<1yr)        3%         4%         5%
Bonds and Preferred Shares                   70%        86%        95%
Equity** (subject to a maximum of 50% of
   shareholders' equity on a GAAP basis)      0%        10%        20%
</TABLE>

All limits are measured on a market basis at the time of purchase. Should market
appreciation cause holdings to exceed the limit the Investment Committee should
be advised.

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Notes:

*    Securities rated NAIC2 should be limited to 20% of the portfolio and
     NAIC3,4,5,6 should be no more than 5% in total.

**   Unless otherwise approved, equities listed on the New York and American
     Stock Exchanges, NASDAQ and Toronto.

6.0 PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

The investment returns will be calculated for the entire portfolio as well as
for each asset class.

Performance calculations are to be done in accordance with AIMR Performance
Presentation Standards.

Returns will be provided on a gross basis and compared against appropriate
market benchmarks. The benchmark indices for each asset class are as follows:

-    For US short term/cash the benchmark is the 91 Merrill T-bill index.

-    For US taxable and tax-exempt bonds - see Appendix B for the appropriate
     custom benchmark.

-    For US equities the index is the S&P 500.

A composite benchmark will be created using neutral weightings for each asset
class. These benchmark weightings will reflect the corporation's investment
objective, risk tolerance and the current financial and tax condition of the
firm. The benchmark weightings are to be reviewed by the investment committee
each year.

The current benchmark weightings for a broad market mandate are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              Index
              -----
<S>      <C>  <C>
Cash      4%  91 day T-bill Index
Bonds    86%  see Appendix B
Equity   10%  S&P 500
</TABLE>

NORTH POINTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

James G. Petcoff
Chief Executive Officer
North Pointe Holdings Corporation

B. Matthew Petcoff
Chief Operating Officer
North Pointe Holdings Corporation

NORTH POINTE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

James G. Petcoff B. Matthew Petcoff
Joon Moon John H. Berry

NORTH POINTE MANAGEMENT/INVESTMENT OPERATIONS (248)-358-1171

James G. Petcoff (jpetcoff@npic.com)
B. Matthew Petcoff (mpetcoff@npic.com)
John H. Berry (jberry@npic.com)
Celeska B. Fredianelli (cfredianelli@npic.com)
Brian J. Roney (broney@npic.com)
Wendy Walton (wwalton@npic.com)

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INVESTMENT MANAGER

JPMorgan Investment Advisors
     Joseph Walden (joseph_w_walden@bankone.com)
     Craig Haynes (craig_haynes@bankone.com) (313)225-3225
     Tom Hoover (thomas_h_hoover@bankone.com) (614)248-6860

CUSTOM FIXED INCOME BENCHMARK

4%   Lehman 3-month T-Bill Index

73%  Lehman Intermediate Gov't/Credit Index

23%  Lehman Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) Index

Adopted: August 5, 2004

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                                    EXHIBIT B

Brokerage and Execution Services

(a) Investment Advisor will use the execution services of such broker-dealers as
it may select from time to time, which will be entitled to compensation for
their services, to effect transactions for the purchase and/or sale of
securities and other investments by the Account. In connection with transactions
effected for the Account, Client authorizes Investment Advisor to establish and
trade in accounts in its or the name of the Account with members of national or
regional securities exchanges and the National Association of Securities Dealers
Inc., including "omnibus" accounts established for the purpose of combining
orders for more than one client.

(b) Client hereby authorizes Investment Advisor to effect transactions for the
Account through affiliated broker-dealers ("Affiliated Broker-Dealers") and the
Affiliated Broker-Dealers may retain commissions in connection with effecting
such agency transactions for the Account. Client understands that other broker-
dealers may be willing to effect transactions for Client at lower commission
rates than those charged by Affiliated Broker-Dealers. When executing trades
through Affiliated Broker-Dealers, Investment Advisor shall seek to obtain the
most favorable terms for Client transactions that are reasonably available under
the circumstances. If Client's Account is subject to Section ll(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act") and Rule 11a2-2(T)
thereunder, Client authorizes the Affiliated Broker-Dealers that may be members
of a U.S. securities exchange, or have the right to trade on such an exchange,
to execute transactions on such exchange for the Account.

(c) In selecting brokers through which transactions for client accounts will be
executed, Investment Advisor's primary consideration will be the broker's
ability to provide best execution of trades. In making a decision about best
execution (and subject to section 28(e) of the Exchange Act), Investment Advisor
may consider a number of factors including, but not limited to, trade price and
commission and quality of research services the broker may provide. The
commission rates paid to any broker for execution of transactions will be
determined through negotiations with the broker, taking into account industry
norms for the size and type of transaction, and the nature of brokerage and
research services provided. Such research services may include, but not be
limited to, analysis and reports concerning economic factors and trends,
industries, specific securities, and portfolio strategies. Research services
furnished by brokers will generally be used in connection with all Investment
Advisor's advisory accounts, although not all such services may be used with any
particular account that paid commissions to the brokers providing such services.

(d) Investment Advisor is also hereby authorized to effect "agency cross
transactions" (as defined in Rule 206(3)-2 promulgated by the Securities and
Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended) with
its Affiliated Broker-Dealers whereby they will act as agent for, and receive
commissions from, the Account and the party on the other side of the
transaction. Client understands that in addition to receiving commissions from
both parties, the Affiliated Broker-Dealers may have a potentially conflicting
division of loyalties and responsibilities to both parties to the transaction.
Client's consent to execute "agency-cross transactions" may be revoked at any
time by written notice from Client to Investment Advisor.

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                                    EXHIBIT C

FEE AGREEMENT

Account Name: HOME POINTE INSURANCE COMPANY
Account

FEE SCHEDULE:

Investment Advisor's annual fee for acting as investment manager of the above
referenced Account is as follows:

0.22 of 1% on the balance

BILLING PERIOD:

The investment management fee will be calculated as of the last business day of
each calendar quarter-end (i.e. March, June, September, December).

FEE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY:

Investment Fee Time Period: Quarterly

Investment Fee Method (check one): Account value as of the last day of the
period*/Average daily account balance (not available for Accounts with a
third-party custodian)

The market value used for calculating the fee will be based on the average of's
three month-end market values comprising the billing period.

*    For accounts valued on the last day of each period, the market value(s)
     that form(s) the basis for each fee calculation will be adjusted to prorate
     any contributions and withdrawals that occurred during the billing period
     when the daily sum of such activity exceeds the greater of $1 million or
     2% of the portfolio's market value. For purposes of determining this
     percentage threshold, each day's contributions and withdrawals will be
     measured against the immediately preceding month-end market value.

Agreed to and accepted:

HOME POINTE INSURANCE COMPANY           JPMORGAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC.

By: /s/ B. Matthew Petcoff              By: /s/ Richard P. Butler
    ---------------------------------       ------------------------------------
Title: President                        Title: VICE PRESIDENT

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               ANNEX B QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER CERTIFICATION

To: JPMorgan Investment Advisors Inc. (the "Agent")

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

The undersigned has retained Agent to manage the assets in the undersigned's
account (the "Account") pursuant to an agreement with the Agent (the
"Agreement"). Pursuant to the Agreement, the Agent is authorized to invest the
Account in restricted securities under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933
("Rule 144A") that are issued by various issuers (the "Issuers") and purchased
from various Broker-Dealers (the "Brokers"). In order to establish that it is a
"Qualified Institutional Buyer" under Rule 144A, the undersigned hereby makes
the certifications set forth below to the Agent, the Issuers, and the Brokers.
The undersigned acknowledges that the Agent, the Issuers, and the Brokers will
rely on this certification for purposes of Rule 144A. The Agent is hereby
authorized to certify to the Issuers and Brokers from time to time that the
undersigned is a Qualified Institutional Buyer within the meaning of Rule 144A.
Such Issuers and Brokers may rely on a certification from the Agent as to the
undersigned's status as a Qualified Institutional Buyer as if such certification
were delivered directly from the undersigned. The undersigned agrees to notify
the Agent of any change in the certifications set forth below. This
certification shall be deemed to be a continuing certification until such time
as Agent is notified in writing that the undersigned is no longer a Qualified
Institutional Buyer for purposes of Rule 144A.

The undersigned hereby certifies that it is familiar with the requirements of
Rule 144A and further certifies, represents and warrants that:

1. The undersigned is a "Qualified Institutional Buyer" as described in
Attachment A hereto.

2. As of ___________________*, the undersigned owned and invested on a
discretionary basis an aggregate of $_________________**, of eligible securities
as defined and calculated as set forth in Attachment A.

3. Fiscal year end: _____________________________

4. The undersigned is acting for its own account or the accounts of other
Qualified Institutional Buyers.

5. The person signing this certification is the chief financial officer, a
person fulfilling an equivalent function, or other executive officer of the
undersigned duly authorized to execute this certification. If the undersigned is
a "family of investment companies" as defined in Rule 144A, the person executing
this certification is an executive officer of the investment adviser.

Company: Home Pointe Insurance Company
By: Ms. Celeska B. Fredianelli
Printed Name: ________________________
Title: Controller
Date: _________________

*    Insert a specific date on or since the end of the undersigned's most recent
     fiscal year.

**   The amount can be an approximation but must be a specific amount in excess
     of $100 million or such lesser amount applicable to the entity as
     contemplated by Attachment A. The aggregate investable amount should
     include all eligible securities, not just those managed by agent.

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                                  ATTACHMENT A

Definition of "QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER"

Any of the following entities, acting for its own account or the account of
other Qualified Institutional Buyers, that in the aggregate owns and invests on
a discretionary basis at least $100 million in securities:

     A company organized as an insurance company, whose primary and predominant
     business activity is the writing of insurance or the reinsuring of risk
     underwritten by insurance companies, and which is subject to supervision by
     the insurance commissioner, or similar official or agency, of a state or
     territory or the District of Columbia; or any receiver or similar official
     or any liquidating agent for an insurance company, in his capacity as such.

     An investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

     A business development company as defined in Section 2(a)(48) of the
     Investment Company Act of 1940.

     A small business investment company licensed by the U.S. Small Business
     Administration under Section 301(c) or (d) of the Small Business Investment
     Act of 1958.

     A plan established and maintained by a state, its political subdivisions,
     or any agency or instrumentality of a state or its political subdivisions,
     for the benefit of its employees.

     An employee benefit plan within the meaning of Title I of the Employment
     Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA").

     A trust fund whose trustee is a bank or trust company and whose
     participants are exclusively (i) plans established and maintained by a
     state, its political subdivisions, or any agency or instrumentality of a
     state or its political subdivisions, for the benefit of its employees, or
     (ii) employee benefit plans within the meaning of Title I of the ERISA,
     except trust funds that include as participants individual retirement
     accounts or H.R. 10 plans.

     A business development company as defined in Section 202(a)(22) of the
     Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

     An organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
     Code.

     A corporation (other than a bank as defined in Section 3(a){2) of the
     Securities Act of 1933 or a savings and loan association or other
     institution referenced in Section 3(a)(5)(A) of the Securities Act of 1933
     or a foreign bank or savings and loan association or equivalent
     institution).

     A partnership.

     A Massachusetts or similar business trust.

     An investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

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     A bank as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 that has
     an audited net worth of at least $25 million as demonstrated in its latest
     annual financial statements, as of a date not more than 16 months preceding
     the date of sale under the rule.

     A savings and loan association or other institution as referenced in
     Section 3(a)(5)(A) of the Securities Act of 1933 that has an audited net
     worth of at least $25 million as demonstrated in its latest annual
     financial statements, as of a date not more than 16 months preceding the
     date of sale under the rule.

     A foreign bank or savings and loan association or equivalent institution
     that has an audited net worth of at least $25 million as demonstrated in
     its latest annual financial statements, as of a date not more than 18
     months preceding such date of sale for a foreign bank or savings and loan
     association or equivalent institution.

     A dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act
     of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act") that in the aggregate owns and invests
     on a discretionary basis at least $10 million in securities.

     A dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Exchange Act, acting in a
     riskless principal transaction on behalf of a Qualified Institutional
     Buyer.

     An investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940
     that is part of a family of investment companies (as defined in Rule
     144A(a)(l)(iv)) which ownin the aggregate at least $100 million in
     securities.

     An entity, all of the equity owners of which are Qualified Institutional
     Buyers.

Calculation of the Aggregate Amount of Securities owned and invested on a
discretionary basis

Exclusions. In determining the aggregate amount of eligible "securities" owned
and invested on a discretionary basis, the following instruments and interests
shall be excluded: securities issued by affiliates of the entity, bank deposit
notes and certificates of deposits, loan participations; repurchase agreements;
securities owned but subject to a repurchase agreement; and currency, interest
rate and commodity swaps.

Valuation. The aggregate value of securities owned and invested on a
discretionary basis by an entity shall be the cost of such securities, except
that they may be valued at market if the entity reports its securities holdings
in its financial statements on the basis of their market value, and no current
information with respect to the cost of those securities has been published.

Subsidiaries. Securities owned by subsidiaries of the entity that are
consolidated with the entity in its financial statements prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles may be included if the investments
of such subsidiaries are managed under the direction of the entity, except that,
unless the entity is a reporting company under section 13 or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act, securities owned by such subsidiaries may not be included if the
entity itself is a majority-owned subsidiary that would be included in the
consolidated financial statements of another enterprise.

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