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Concero Technology Announces Case Study of AGC Oregon  
Case Study confirms Concero Technology’s Association Platform delivers superior value.

PORTLAND, Oregon, -- September 22, 2005 – Concero Technology, a leading provider of proprietary employee benefits insurance portals, today announced completion of a Case Study of their partnership with Oregon Association of General Contractors (AGC-OR), who for the past 3 years has taken advantage of this user-friendly, cost-effective portal.

The Case Study identifies, among other positive indicators, an increase in Association membership specifically due to the improved availability of an effective Health Insurance Solution through AGC-OR.

Colette Evers, Group Products Manager for the AGC Oregon chapter says, “Concero’s 24/7 self-service website is an integral component of the value AGC brings to its members, substantially increasing retention in the health program and member retention generally.”

“This is a marvelous example of just how effective Concero’s technology can be for Business Associations,” said Concero Technology Executive Vice President, Jay Lewis. “Our partnership with the Oregon AGC has been quite beneficial for the employer members of AGC, the association brokers (Nevin Works & Associates), and for the Association itself.”

Other statistics revealed in the Case Study include significant reduction in retroactive enrollment changes, as well as virtually eliminating late- or no-pays. These findings are especially impressive considering enrollment was increased by 100% during this same time.

To view the full Case Study, visit www.concerogroup.com.

About Concero Technology

Concero works in concert with employee benefits brokers and distributors to deliver portal technology designed specifically for small business affinity markets. This flexible suite of easy-to-use sales and service modules includes marketing generation, quote, underwrite, enroll, benefits management and bill presentation/payment. Concero’s self-service web sites simplify the time-consuming and error-prone paper processes traditionally associated with health insurance. The one-stop benefits portal provides immediate access to resources and information vital to small businesses and their brokers in managing employee benefits. For more information visit the website:  www.concerogroup.com