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CCC Provides 25,000 Repairers, Independent Appraisers Access to More Than 8 Million Assignments Through Its Open Environment in 2006

Connection of 65th insurer to open environment to expand reach for 2007

CHICAGO, March 8 -- As an industry leader in the deployment and utilization of open technology, CCC Information Services Inc., in 2006 was able to provide 25,000 collision repair and auto damage independent appraisers access to more than 8 million assignments through its open environment. In addition, CCC is expanding its reach by recently connecting its 65th active insurance carrier referral program into the company's open environment.

"We appreciate the level of trust and confidence our customers place in CCC's technology and service capabilities. As we continue to move forward, we have created a network that provides insurers with broad choice and coverage in the United States," stated CCC Senior Vice President Jim Dickens. "And for repairers participating in referral programs, CCC's technology can connect them to more assignments than any other company nationally."

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 22,000 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 http://www.cccis.com/ or contact John Harris of CCC at 312-229-2693.