Premier Lease & Loan Services and Quiktrak Announce Strategic Marketing Relationship

Bellevue, WA – October 14, 2008 – Premier Lease & Loan Services, a 20-year leader in commercial equipment insurance for leasing and finance companies, is pleased to announce a new strategic marketing relationship with Quiktrak, Inc., the leader in field inspection and inventory auditing services. Teaming up will allow Premier and Quiktrak to jointly market insurance products and complementary due diligence services, providing a streamlined equipment leasing process for clients.

As a result of this new relationship, commercial equipment lessors and lenders will have seamless access to comprehensive insurance and due diligence solutions. Premier will continue in the sale and servicing of its industry-recognized commercial equipment insurance products, and Quiktrak will continue to provide its complementary array of inspection and auditing solutions.

“By partnering with Quiktrak, we will provide additional leasing services to our clients by bundling insurance, inspection and auditing solutions. A commitment to customer service is a priority for both companies, so it is a good match for our clients and for us,” said Steve Tosh, Divisional President, Premier Lease & Loan Services.

“The opportunity to work closely with another strong brand furthers our ability to deliver the best in products and service to our customers,” said Jim Merrilees, President, Quiktrak, Inc.

Additional information about the partnership may be obtained from Tara Aasand, Premier Lease & Loan Services, at 425-649-6077 or tnaasand@plls.com.

About Premier Lease & Loan Services
Premier Lease & Loan Services specializes in providing lease- and loan-related insurance products for financial institutions, focusing on commercial equipment lessors, vehicle lenders and lessors and mortgage lenders. Premier’s creative and flexible programs provide risk management, fee income and product enhancement benefits. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Premier has offices in Seattle, San Diego and the United Kingdom, with sales and insurance offices in Indianapolis, New York, Toronto, Dublin, France and Germany. Premier Lease & Loan Services is a member of Great American Insurance Group. Great American’s parent company, American Financial Group, Inc., is a publicly held company whose securities are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ under the symbol “AFG”. For more information, visit www.plls.com.

About Quiktrak
Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Quiktrak is a leading provider of a wide range of due diligence services including equipment verifications, site inspections, condition reports, collections and inventory auditing services. Founded in 1991, Quiktrak utilizes cutting-edge technology and a network of more than 600 inspectors to provide the industry’s most reliable and trusted field inspection services. Quiktrak’s due diligence services help protect the assets of industry-leading lenders, captive finance groups and leasing companies in the US, Canada and the UK. For more information, visit www.quiktrak.com.