The PMA Insurance Group Promotes John M. Cochrane, C.P.A. to Senior Vice President of Finance

BLUE BELL, PA – November 15, 2007 – The PMA Insurance Group is pleased to announce that John M. Cochrane has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance. In his new position, Mr. Cochrane will lead the combined PMA Capital and PMA Insurance Group Financial Department.

Prior to his promotion, Mr. Cochrane was The PMA Insurance Group's Vice President and Controller, a position he has held since joining PMA in 2003. He has over 20 years' experience in finance and operations in the insurance industry. Prior to joining PMA, he was Vice President - General Auditor at Kemper Insurance Company, which he joined in 2001. From 1985 to 2001, he worked for Reliance Insurance Company in positions of increasing responsibility. He began his career at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., where he spent eight years in accounting and auditing roles.

"John is a very strong financial leader for PMA," said William E. Hitselberger, Executive Vice President & CFO of PMA Capital. "He has a wealth of experience in insurance finance and has demonstrated leadership skills. I am very pleased to have John lead our financial operations."

Mr. Cochrane graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. A Certified Public Accountant, he is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

The PMA Insurance Group

The PMA Insurance Group, a multi-lines property & casualty insurer, specializes in workers' compensation insurance. Founded in 1915, PMA is known for service excellence and high levels of customer satisfaction. In addition to workers' compensation, PMA offers commercial automobile, commercial multi-peril, general liability and umbrella insurance.

Based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, The PMA Insurance Group's companies are the insurance operating subsidiaries of PMA Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PMACA) that focus on insurance risk and insurance service products. PMA Capital Corporation's other operating subsidiaries include fee-based insurance services providers, PMA Management Corp. and Midlands Management Corporation.