New VP Of Strategic Corporate Accounts Joins Mitchell

SAN DIEGO--Oct. 2, 20032, 2003--Mitchell International today announced that Mike Manika has joined Mitchell as Vice President of Strategic Corporate Accounts.

Mr. Manika joins Mitchell from ClaimIQ where he served as the Vice President of Sales. Prior to that, Manika was a Group Vice President at CCC Information Services. He holds his degree from Indiana State University and currently resides in Chicago, where he will remain in this position.

"We're very pleased to have Mike on board," said Tony Aquila, President and COO of Mitchell. "He's had an outstanding career and he brings experience and industry presence that are sure to make a positive contribution to the Mitchell organization."

Mr. Manika brings a stellar track record of sales success in the insurance industry. His in-depth understanding of the auto physical damage and insurance businesses, and his expertise in claims technologies, will contribute significantly to Mitchell's success in delivering solutions that meet its clients' needs.

Asked to comment on his decision to come to Mitchell, Mr. Manika answered, "I'm extremely excited to be joining Mitchell. The successful implementations of its full claims workflow solution with major insurance carrier clients proved to me that Mitchell is a company that can make things happen."

About Mitchell International

Mitchell International, Inc. (www.mitchell.com), founded in 1946 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a leading information technology provider to the insurance and collision repair industries. With its software and Web-based solutions, Mitchell facilitates millions of electronic transactions between more than 16,000 business partners each month. For more information on Mitchell, contact Eric Scharff at 858-578-6550 x6412.