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OneWorld Medicare hires Managing Director

RICHMOND, B.C., September 1, 2003 – TU Group is pleased to announce Michael Starko will lead OneWorld Medicare as Managing Director, overseeing business operations and directing the company’s healthcare strategies effective immediately.

Michael joined the TU Group in 1992, and is Chief Operating Officer of World Wide Mediclaim Services, the organization’s medical claims management company. He is responsible for the company’s claims administration, international emergency assistance and cost containment units. Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Gonzaga University.

OneWorld Medicare provides Canadians with innovative healthcare solutions. Through OneWorld Medicare’s unique services, individuals take a proactive approach to managing their health and wellness. The company’s online decision support product, WorldDoc, is a leading interactive health management tool that contains information on more than 90 per cent of common ailments. WorldDoc has been recognized by the U.S. National Business Coalition on Health (representing 7,000 employers) for online innovation in consumer empowerment, healthcare information and management of employee benefits.

OneWorld Medicare also provides personal treatment management services for those who choose timely medical care in the U.S. OneWorld Medicare has access to more than 3,500 U.S. medical centres of excellence through another TU Group member company, World Wide Mediclaim Services.

Privately owned, OneWorld Medicare is a member of the TU Group of companies and benefits from the synergies of its sister companies in the healthcare management fields.

About TU Group
TU Group is the parent of OneWorld Medicare and manages the strategic direction of its member companies, which include: OneWorld Medicare; Travel Underwriters, a third-party administrator (TPA) of travel insurance products and services; World Wide Mediclaim Services Ltd., a claims management and international assistance services provider; and, TravelGold Mexico, a TU Group joint venture with Brockman y Schuh/Marsh, providing travel medical insurance and assistance to Latin America and Mexico.

TU Group is privately owned and began operations in 1964 as North American Air Travel Insurance Agents Ltd. TU Group is based in Richmond, BC, with office locations in Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, San Diego and Mexico City.

For more information contact:
Karen Lee, corporate communications
Direct: 604-303-2143
Email: klee@oneworldmedicare.com
www.oneworldmedicare.com