Connective Technologies Announces Team-up Download with State Auto Insurance Companies

HOUSTON--Jan. 1, 20059, 2005--Connective Technologies Inc. and State Auto Insurance Companies today announced signing of a contract to provide TEAM-UP Download to State Auto agents. "State Auto was looking for a robust download product that could be installed quickly with a minimum of interference with our day to day operations. Connective's Internet based TEAM-UP Download satisfied that need, as well as reducing our download costs dramatically," said Doug Allen, VP, director of IT at State Auto.

"It is important for us to be able to add agencies, as well as additional lines of business without any increase in our download cost. With Connective's fixed fee pricing, our cost is known regardless of our growth in business," Allen added.

"TEAM-UP Download is presently in production with 27 agency management systems. State Auto joins over 40 carriers doing download via the Internet. With the flexibilities offered by this product, the independent agents will experience more responsive service from State Auto, allowing them to provide better services to their policyholders," added David Hahn, V.P. of Business Development for Connective.

About State Auto

The State Auto Insurance Companies is a regional property and casualty insurance group that writes personal and commercial lines insurance. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and operating out of ten regional and branch offices, State Auto markets its products through more than 22,700 independent agents associated with over 3,300 agencies in 26 central and eastern states, excluding New York, New Jersey and the New England states. The State Auto Insurance Companies' pool carries an A+ (Superior) rating from A.M. Best Company. For more information about State Auto, visit their Web site at http://www.stateauto.com.

About Connective Technologies Inc.

Connective Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of Upload, Inquiry, and Download interface solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry over the past twelve years. Connective has been a pioneer in the development of hybrid and Internet-based interface solutions for carriers and their agents. Connective's products fully support ACORD standards. To learn more about TEAM-UP Download and other Connective products and services, contact David Hahn at 713-690-6789 Ext. 136 or dhahn@connective-edi.com, or visit our Web site at: www.connective-edi.com.