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OWINGS MILLS, MD (August 13, 2008) - CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) has named Kenny Kan, FSA, CPA, CFA, to the position of Chief Actuary. Kan will provide executive leadership on matters related to underwriting, pricing and industry trends to maintain the organization's solid financial standing and assure that CareFirst is compliant with all regulatory guidelines.

"The Chief Actuary for CareFirst serves as a key member of the senior management team," said Chet Burrell, CareFirst President and CEO. "Kenny brings a wealth of experience and talent to the position."

In addition, the following individuals have been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President:

• Dennis Cupido, Large Group Administrative Services Unit
• Pamela Deuterman, Federal Employee Programs Administrative Services Unit
• Jack J. Nelson, Small Group and Mid Market Administrative Services Unit
• Glenn Rothman, Centralized Shared Services
• Maria Harris Tildon, Public Policy and Community Affairs

"These promotions are part of an internal restructuring designed to further improve our ability to meet the needs of our members and customers," added Burrell.

In its 71st year of service, CareFirst, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a not-for-profit health care organization which, through its affiliates and subsidiaries, offers a comprehensive portfolio of health insurance products and administrative services to nearly 3.3 million individuals and groups in the District of Columbia, Maryland and northern Virginia. Through its CareFirst Commitment initiative and other public mission activities, CareFirst supports efforts to increase the accessibility, affordability, safety and quality of health care throughout its market areas.

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