November 6, 2006 (Minneapolis, Mn.) – Kelly Benefit Strategies (KBS), one of America’s fastest growing group insurance brokers and consultants, has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as title sponsor of the Kelly Benefit Strategies Pro Cycling Team. The team will be managed and operated by Minneapolis-based Circuit Global Sports Management (CGSM).

“There’s never been a better time to be involved in lifestyle sports like pro cycling and to promote our firm’s integrated Total Benefits Solution approach to a wider audience,” says John Kelly, president, Kelly Benefit Strategies. “Not only do we see cycling as a booming sport, but also one that encourages a healthy lifestyle, and we believe health and wellness is a proactive means to help control the escalating costs of healthcare while enhancing an employer’s benefits package. It’s a natural fit.”

In 2007, the team hopes to compete in such marquee events as the Amgen Tour of California, the Tour de Georgia, the inaugural Tour of Missouri, USA Cycling’s Pro Cycling Tour, and other USA Cycling National Race Calendar events.

“We’re thrilled to have a partner like John Kelly and KBS on our team,” says Charles Aaron, CGSM founder. “They have the passion, dedication to excellence and commitment to health and wellness that will ensure that the Kelly Benefit Strategies team makes a strong impact on the pro cycling circuit next year.”

About Kelly Benefit Strategies (www.kellybenefitstrategies.com) (KBS) is a division of Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc. (KELLY) and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. KELLY is a group-insurance administrator, broker, and consultant that specializes in healthcare and serves thousands of employers ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. KELLY is the largest group-insurance administrator in Maryland and is one of the fastest-growing healthcare administrators, brokers, and consultants in America, with more than $1 billion in annualized premium under management. KELLY is committed to bringing its customers affordable group benefits through innovative benefit design, management, and administration.

Circuit Global Sports Management (www.circuitsport.com)CGSM facilitates strategic alliances between corporate partners and professional lifestyle sport teams and athletes. Previous high-profile clients include Cadillac, Red Bull, Panasonic, DKNY, Dollar Rent a Car, Jeep, Timberland, and the State of Minnesota.