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eXude Benefits Group’s Relationship with Philadelphia Non-Profit Community Grows Stronger

--Provider of health and wellness, retirement plan and HR consulting benefit services partners with region’s non-profit community in more ways than one--

Philadelphia, PA, April 8, 2008 – eXude Benefits Group established strong ties to the region’s non-profit community early on in its inception. The Company – a leading provider of benefits for both profit and non-profit organizations – has watched its roster of non-profit clients grow exponentially. Focused on businesses in the tri-state area, eXude’s interest in non-profit businesses was intentional.

“Whenever I’ve had money, I’ve given some of it away,” explained Marcos Lopez, the firm’s president and CEO. “I want the business to be the same way. When you give to the community, it feels great, and that feeling trickles down to our employees as well.”

As part of the Company’s benefits package for its own employees, eXude permits employees to volunteer their time with non-profit organizations during the work week and matches each employee’s personal charitable contribution by 100% up to $250. The firm has received recognition for its efforts and was named one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” for the third year in a row.

“The non-profit community has come to rely on us for multiple services,” Marcos Lopez explained. The firm’s offerings have expanded to include not only health and wellness benefits, but retirement plan and human resource consulting, as well, under the Company’s respective eXcel and eXperience brands. Although many other benefits providers shy away from serving the non-profit community, eXude, eXcel and eXperience’s commitment to this sector is “one that we’re very proud of and plan on aggressively growing,” said Lopez.

The National Constitution Center selected eXude over fifteen years ago, and now utilizes the firm for health benefits, HR consulting support and retirement plan administration for their 150 employees. eXude has monetarily supported the National Constitution Center on an annual basis and attends numerous fund-raising events.

“Our employees have gained access to a knowledgeable, customer-friendly team who work on behalf of the employees to resolve issues and help them understand their many benefit options,” remarked Vince Stango, vice president of HR and administration for the National Constitution Center. “Our employees have access to real people at eXude, not just a toll-free number. The personal attention makes all the difference.”

ActionAIDS, the organization that plans the annual international Dining Out for Life event in Philadelphia, is also part of the firm’s growing list of non-profit clients. eXude manages the health and life insurance benefits plans for all 83 ActionAIDS employees, provides HR consulting support, and is a corporate sponsor of their fundraising event again this year.

“We’ve had different groups and brokers for our benefits packages over the years,” stated Kevin Burns, executive director for ActionAIDS. “But eXude’s commitment to working with non-profits is exceptional. They should be commended for their efforts.”

Laurie McLeod, vice president for Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA, stated, “[They are] wonderful partners in our overall mission of serving more children through meaningful business and funding partnerships.”

When asked why eXude was selected over all other brokers in the area, Rebecca Ross, human resources director for the People’s Emergency Center’s eighty-two employees, responded, “Because they’re not just a vendor -- they’re a partner.”

About eXude Benefits Group, Inc.
eXude Benefits Group, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based, full-service provider of employee benefits products for small-and mid-sized organizations with a full portfolio of benefits offered by affiliates eXude Health & Wellness, eXcel Retirement Plans, and eXperience Human Resources. eXude puts all its energy into finding ways to save customers money while providing the most comprehensive employee-benefits services available. eXude Benefits Group was chosen as one of the Best Places to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal in 2005, 2006 and 2007. For more information on eXude Benefits Group, visit www.eXudebenefits.com or call 215.875.8730 or 877.875.4265.