MDAdvantage Appoints Raymond H. Bateman to Board of Directors

Lawrenceville, NJ, April 06, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Patricia A. Costante, Chairman and CEO of MDAdvantage Insurance Company of New Jersey, a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance in New Jersey, today announced the appointment of Raymond H. Bateman to its Board of Directors.

“Mr. Bateman comes to the MDAdvantage Board with extensive experience as a board member at numerous organizations, including significant insurance and banking experience,” said Patricia A. Costante, Chairman & CEO. “This combined with his 19 years of service in the New Jersey legislature will provide a unique point of view that will be invaluable to MDAdvantage,” she added.

Mr. Bateman is currently President of Public Affairs Consultants, a government advisory service for corporate and foundation management. He is also Commissioner of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and a Trustee of Raritan Valley Community College. Mr. Bateman previously served as Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the New Jersey Assembly and New Jersey State Senate, three terms as President of the Senate, and more than 100 days as Acting Governor.

“I look forward to becoming an active participant on the MDAdvantage board,” said Bateman. “MDAdvantage is a New Jersey-based company that’s focused on the needs of New Jersey physicians and their practices. I stand behind their commitment to being an industry leader and providing top notch personalized service to their policyholders.”

To learn more about MDAdvantage call 888-355-5551 or log onto the company's website, www.MDAdvantageonline.com.

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