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Commonwealth Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation Awarded Hartford Financial Services’ Pewter Stag Award For Outstanding Safety Record

BOSTON, Massachusetts - Dec 3, 2008 -- Commonwealth Worldwide Chauffered Transportation headquartered in Boston and with offices in New York City, is pleased to announce its receipt of The Hartford Pewter Stag Award; Hartford Financial Services’ highest honor for commercial insurance lines risk management and loss control. The Pewter Stag Award was awarded to Commonwealth Worldwide in recognition of the company’s distinguished achievement in collision control during its six years as a customer of the insurer. Commonwealth Worldwide is the only limousine company to ever be honored with this coveted and prestigious award.

The Boston operation has reduced its number of collisions by over 60% and the New York operation by over 40%. “The Hartford congratulates Commonwealth Worldwide on receiving the Pewter Stag Award for their commitment to fleet safety,” said Scott Stevens, assistant vice president of specialty programs at The Hartford. “It has been a pleasure working with their branch and corporate management led by Founder and President Dawson Rutter. Mr. Rutter has been a valued business partner with The Hartford since we began working together in 2002.”

Commonwealth Worldwide has an exemplary fleet safety program in place and has embraced The Hartford’s 3D Driver Improvement Program that focuses on improving driver performance and reducing preventable collisions. Commonwealth Worldwide vehicles are equipped with Drive-Cam in-vehicle computer-linked camera systems that monitor drivers’ habits and have been credited with significantly reducing vehicle damages, workers’ compensation and injury costs.

“We are honored to be selected by The Hartford to receive this prestigious award,” said Dawson Rutter, Founder and President of Commonwealth Worldwide Chauffered Transportation. “Safety has always been our number one priority at Commonwealth Worldwide and partnering with The Hartford has helped us to achieve safety levels that clearly demonstrate the total commitment of our employees. By focusing on driver improvement, The Hartford offers a truly proactive approach to driver safety with the results to back it up.”

About Commonwealth Worldwide

Founded in 1982 by Dawson Rutter, Commonwealth Worldwide is one of the nation's fastest growing premium chauffeured transportation providers, driving more than 160,000 passengers annually in more than 160 countries. A Boston Magazine "Best of Boston” three-time winner for “Best Car Service” and a five-time winner of Inc. Magazine's “100 Fastest Growing Inner City Companies,” Commonwealth Worldwide is the official chauffeured transportation provider for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops, The St. Regis Hotel, New York, as well as The Plaza and The Carlyle hotels, New York. Commonwealth has redefined the transportation industry with customized and consistent premium client services, state of the art training for its professional chauffeurs and a luxury fleet enhanced with environmentally-friendly hybrids. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with a fully owned subsidiary in New York, NY and a global partner network, Commonwealth serves cities and clients worldwide and is the largest privately owned limousine company in the US. For more information, please call 800.558.5466, or visit www.commonwealthlimo.com.

About The Hartford

The Hartford, a Fortune 100 company, is one of the nation's largest financial services companies, with 2007 revenues of $25.9 billion. The Hartford is a leading provider of investment products, life insurance and group benefits; automobile and homeowners products; and business property and casualty insurance. International operations are located in Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil and Ireland. The Hartford's Internet address is www.thehartford.com.

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