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First Investors Celebrates Life Insurance Awareness Month

New York, NY, September 4, 2007 – First Investors has joined forces with more than 100 companies and industry organizations to support Life Insurance Awareness Month, a comprehensive public awareness campaign designed to educate consumers about the value of life insurance protection.

“For more than 40 years we’ve helped our clients protect their families through proper life insurance coverage,” said Kathryn S. Head, Chairman of First Investors. “Today, we’re proud to be a part of this national initiative to help people understand the important role that life insurance plays as part of a comprehensive financial strategy.”

During September, the life insurance community plans increased efforts to promote the benefits of life insurance. First Investors will support the industry-wide initiative by stepping up its outreach to the communities in which it operates.

“The hallmark of our Company has always been personalized service,” said Robert M. Flanagan, President of First Investors Corporation. “During September – and throughout the year – our representatives will be there for clients to help them make the right decisions about life insurance.”

First Investors has been serving the financial needs of its clients since 1930. Through the personalized service of financial services representatives located in a national network of offices, the Company offers a range of products and services, including mutual funds, annuities and life insurance.

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