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ClaimSolution Inc. Turning to CCC Information Services Inc. for its Electronic Estimating Needs; Top Independent Appraisal Corporation Makes Switch to CCC Pathways(R)

CHICAGO--Feb. 2, 20068, 2006--ClaimSolution Inc., one of the nation's largest employee-driven independent appraisal and adjusting companies, is implementing CCC Pathways(R) Independent Appraisal Solution as its electronic estimating solution of choice. CCC is a leading supplier of information technology software and services to the auto-claims and collision-repair industries.

Dale Mason, CEO of Midwest-based ClaimSolution, said the company selected CCC so its 40+ full-time employee appraisers and adjustors could effectively keep up with a growing client demand.

"One of the reasons for our successful growth over the last 10 years, is that we've been able to meet the needs of our industry clients," said Mason. That statement is supported by their handling more than 35,000 claims in 2005, a 13 percent increase from 2004. "More and more we are seeing our clients use CCC for estimating and claims management, so switching to CCC is a logical step for us. CCC's products offer superior functionality and provide efficiencies throughout the communication process with our insurance clients," added Mason.

ClaimSolution Managing Partner Chris Snow added that: "We have used our current estimating platform for more than 10 years. This change to CCC is beneficial because it reduces processing time, which results in a cost savings."

With an integrated approach to the estimating and claims process, CCC Pathways Independent Appraisal Solution is a comprehensive Windows(R)-based estimating suite, with features such as integrated digital imaging.

"We are pleased that ClaimSolution has selected CCC as its claims management provider," said Mary Jo Prigge, president of Service Operations at CCC. "CCC continuously looks for ways of improving its solutions to best serve the customer and their business. By working with ClaimSolution, we hope to gain insight on how we can further tailor our solutions to meet the needs of independent appraisers."

About ClaimSolution, Inc.

ClaimSolution was founded in 1948 by Robert Tapscott and was one of the charter members of the IADA. Mark Snow is the third owner in the company's existence. In January 2003, ClaimSolution Inc. acquired the IADA offices located in St. Louis, Chicago, Rockford and Omaha. ClaimSolution is a multi-line adjusting company. For more information visit www.claimsolution.com or call 913-322-2300.

About CCC

CCC Information Services Inc., headquartered in Chicago, is a leading supplier of advanced software, communications systems, Internet and wireless-enabled technology solutions to the automotive-claims and collision-repair industries. Its technology-based products and services optimize efficiency throughout the entire claims management supply chain and facilitate communication among approximately 21,000 collision-repair facilities, 350 insurance companies, and a range of industry participants. For more information about CCC Information Services Inc., visit our web site at www.cccis.com or contact Michelle Hellyar of CCC at 312-229-2830 or John Harris of CCC at 312-229-2693.