HAGERTY CLASSIC MARINE ANNOUNCES THE

“WHAT’S IN A NAME?” CONTEST

Enthusiasts Are Asked To Send In Their Most Entertaining Stories for Boat Names

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (March 2008) – Did you spend more time choosing the name for your classic boat than you did for your children? Hagerty Classic Marine Insurance Agency, Inc.—the largest provider of insurance for classic boats—is hosting a contest in celebration of its upcoming 25^th anniversary in 2009 to seek out the most interesting story behind the most fascinating name.

Any owner of a classic boat is invited to submit the story behind the name of their boat to Hagerty Classic Marine Insurance Agency, Inc. The purpose of this contest is to seek out the most touching, clever and humorous stories behind the names of enthusiasts’ treasured classic boats. “I grew up around the water and have always been intrigued by the wide variety of names that adorn the transoms of collector boats,” says McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty Classic Marine Insurance Agency, Inc. “Boat owners take great pride in naming their boat and it is universally understood that once a boat has been named you should never change it, even with new ownership.”

This contest is open to classic boat owners who, at the time of entry, are legal residents of the United States and who are 18 years of age or older. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. This contest is void where prohibited. All contests entries must be submitted to Hagerty Classic Marine Insurance Agency, Inc. by May 31, 2008. Finalists will be announced by the end of June, and winners will be announced by mid-July. The grand prize winner will receive a one-of-a-kind painting of their classic boat’s transom by marine artist Roy Dryer. The second place winner will receive customized foul-weather wear and the third place winner will receive a $300 West Marine gift certificate. In addition to the three prize winners, 12 finalists may be invited to be featured in a 2009 Hagerty calendar commemorating the upcoming 25^th anniversary of Hagerty Classic Marine Insurance, Inc.

For more information about this contest, or to view contest rules, please visit the website at www.hagertymarine.com.

Hagerty Classic Marine Insurance Agency, Inc. is the nation’s leading insurance agency for collector boats. Additionally, Hagerty Insurance Agency, Inc. offers collector car insurance, Hagerty Financial Services, LLC offers auto financing and HagertyPlus, LLC offers roadside assistance as well as a variety of useful information resources. These companies work proactively on hobby legislation and support the Collectors Foundation. For more information, call 800-762-2628 or visit www.hagerty.com.