Navigators Named to “America’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies” by Fortune Magazine

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Navigators Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAVG) was named to Fortune’s annual list of “America’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies,” featured in the magazine’s September 29 issue. This is an exceptional honor in an especially tumultuous year for American businesses.

“We’re proud to be recognized for our strong performance,” says Navigators’ Chief Executive Officer Stan Galanski. “This honor is a testament to the disciplined underwriting and specialized expertise that are the cornerstones of our company. I’m pleased that Navigators’ performance continues to reflect the remarkable dedication, hard work and talent of our employees.”

The Navigators Group, Inc. is an international specialty insurance holding company with insurance company operations, underwriting management companies and operations at Lloyd's of London. Headquartered in New York City, Navigators has offices in major insurance centers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. For more information, please visit our website at www.navg.com.

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