Company makes first appearance on national list recognizing innovative, dynamic organizations

Aug 13, 2009

SEATTLE – August 12, 2009 – Vertafore (http://www.vertafore.com), a leading provider of market-leading software and services to the insurance industry, today announced that Inc. Magazine has ranked the company No. 3,433 nationally in its 2009 “Inc. 5000” ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. This is Vertafore’s first appearance on the list, which takes a comprehensive look at America’s independent entrepreneurs and ranks companies based on their percentage growth over a four-year time period.

“Appearing on Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list for the first time validates our dedication to delivering the most complete and robust set of software and services available to the insurance industry today,” said Euan Menzies, Vertafore’s president and CEO. “In this challenging economy, being recognized for our business growth is a significant accomplishment.”

To qualify for the list, companies must be U.S.-based and privately held as of December 31, 2008. Qualifying companies have had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2004 and $2 million in 2008. Companies on the list will be honored at the Inc. 500 Awards Ceremony on Sept. 25, 2009 in National Harbor, Maryland.

Complete Inc. 5000 results, including winning company profiles and a list that can be sorted by industry and region, is available at www.inc5000.com.

About Vertafore
Vertafore is the leading provider of software and information to the insurance distribution channel including independent agents, brokers, MGAs, carriers and reinsurers. Vertafore leverages a unique industry presence to deliver meaningful solutions - powerful technology, critical information and robust insights to help organizations effectively respond to business challenges and capture new opportunities. Vertafore solutions have helped more than 17,000 customers and 500,000 users gain a competitive advantage to accelerate their business performance. For more information about Vertafore, please visit www.vertafore.com.

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Media Contacts:
Linda Caudle
Vertafore
(425) 354-6043
lcaudle@vertafore.com