Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Ford Motor Credit Company Announce New Partnership

GREEN BAY, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2006--Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance and Ford Motor Credit Company have launched a new, competitive personal lines auto and home insurance program available to more than 20 million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury owners.

Ford Motor Credit, the finance arm of Ford Motor Company, and Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance will market insurance products as part of Ford Motor Company Insurance Services program. Ameriprise Auto & Home will handle all the sales, service and claims for the program.

"Working with a trusted, global company like Ford Motor Credit is a great fit," said Ken Ciak, President of Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance. "Both of our companies are committed to delivering the best products, solutions and customer service."

"We're pleased to work with Ameriprise Auto and Home Insurance for Ford Motor Company Insurance Services program," said James M. Moritz, Vice President of Ford Motor Credit's Global Insurance group. "Our goal was to find a company that would enhance our relationships with our customers by delivering a superior insurance program. We've achieved that with Ameriprise. We chose Ameriprise Auto and Home Insurance because they share our focus on client relationships and best-in-class customer service."

As part of the Ford Motor Company Insurance Services program, Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance will reduce the customer's deductible by $100 if the customer's vehicle is repaired through a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealership enrolled in the Ford Direct Repair Provider network. Program customers will also benefit through the use of genuine Ford Motor Company replacement parts on their vehicles. Benefits are subject to state availability. For more details, call 1-877-411-3673.

"Genuine Ford Motor Company parts and dealer repairs give our customers peace of mind knowing that their Lincoln will remain a Lincoln, even after an accident and the subsequent covered repairs," said Moritz.

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance, headquartered in De Pere (Green Bay), Wisconsin, is a direct response affinity based property/casualty company selling and servicing automobile, homeowners and umbrella insurance. Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance currently insures more than 450,000 policyholders. Insurance provided by Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance is underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company, or IDS Property Casualty Insurance Company, and both have received an "A" (Excellent) rating by A.M. Best, the leading independent rater of insurers in the country.

About Ford Motor Credit Company

Ford Motor Credit Company is one of the world's largest automotive finance companies and has supported the sale of Ford products since 1959. Ford Motor Credit operates in 37 countries and manages approximately $150 billion in receivables. Ford Motor Credit is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. It provides automotive financing for Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda and Volvo dealers and customers. More information can be found at http://www.fordcredit.com and at Ford Motor Credit's investor center, http://www.fordcredit.com/investorcenter/.

About Ameriprise Financial Inc.

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance is a part of Ameriprise Financial. Ameriprise Financial, Inc. is a leading financial planning and services company that provides solutions for clients' asset accumulation, income management and insurance protection needs. Through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 financial advisors, Ameriprise Financial delivers tailored solutions to clients through a comprehensive and personalized financial planning approach built on a long-term relationship with a knowledgeable advisor. The Company specializes in meeting the retirement-related financial needs of the mass affluent. Financial advisory services and investments are available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Member NASD and SIPC. For more information, visit www.ameriprise.com.