Mr. Verdi has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary since November 2005.

From 2001 until November 2005 Mr. Verdi has provided consulting services to life health and property and casualty insurance company agency and venture capital clients.

From December 1998 until March 2001 Mr. Verdi served as Chief Operating Officer of Provident and Chief Financial Officer of HealthAxis.

From January 1990 until December 1998 Mr. Verdi served as Chief Financial Officer of Provident American Corporation.

From July 1986 until January 1990 he was the Vice President and Controller of InterCounty Hospitalization and Health Plans a nonprofit group medical insurer.

From April 1971 until July 1986 he served in various finance and accounting capacities for the Academy Insurance Group ultimately serving as the Assistant Controller.