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OMAHA, Neb., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- CIO magazine has selected Physicians Mutual as a recipient of the 2007 CIO 100. The 20th annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology.

According to Abbie Lundberg, Editor in Chief of CIO magazine, "The CIO 100 award recipients serve as industry role models for business and IT excellence. This year's winners demonstrate extraordinary results in a variety of important areas, including business transformation, collaboration, customer innovation and top line contributions."

"The CIO 100 Award acknowledges Physicians Mutual's on-going commitment to provide our customers with the highest quality insurance products and services. This award recognizes the innovative approach we are taking to business transformation," said Physicians Mutual Chief Information Officer Dan Simpson. "Our approach aligns our people, business processes, data, and technology into an integrated framework that is highly re-usable, flexible, and cost-effective."

The 2007 CIO 100 awards will be presented at the La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California, on Aug. 21 at the conclusion of the ninth annual CIO 100 Symposium and Awards Ceremony.

About Physicians Mutual

Physicians Mutual Insurance Company and Physicians Life Insurance Company, a member of the Physicians Mutual family, provide a full portfolio of health and life insurance products, as well as financial products. The companies have total assets exceeding $2 billion.

Both Physicians Mutual and Physicians Life consistently receive high grades from independent insurance analysts. They have an A.M. Best rating of "A (Excellent)," based on financial strength. TheStreet.com Ratings gives Physicians Mutual an "A+ (Excellent)" and Physicians Life an "A- (Excellent)" based on financial security. In addition, Physicians Mutual is one of only two companies to be ranked in the Wards' Top 50 for 16 straight years based on balanced safety, consistency and performance.

Founded in 1902, Physicians Mutual headquarters are in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Source: Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

CONTACT: Deb Walton of Physicians Mutual Insurance Company,
+1-402-633-1196

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