CLEVELAND, November 1, 2003 - ICI Paints, a worldwide leader in the production and distribution of well-known and respected paint brands, today announced that its ICI Paints Connections program is being expanded to offer members access to health, life and business insurance solutions through the brokerage services of Marsh Advantage America.

The cost of and accessibility to medical insurance has become an increasingly serious issue for many Americans, most of whom rely on their employer for coverage. However, offering adequate health insurance coverage to employees can be particularly challenging for smaller businesses with limited resources.

To help its members bridge that gap, ICI Paints Connections will soon offer access to Marsh Advantage America's HealthInsure Answers, a comprehensive brokerage service with access to a wide variety of health insurance products and related services to suit the needs of ICI Paints Connections members.

"At ICI Paints, we're committed to finding ways to deliver added value to our customers and find solutions for their most challenging problems," said Jim Prestage, who manages the ICI Paints Connections program for ICI Paints. "These unique brokerage services will allow our customers to gain a distinct advantage in recruiting, retention and employee satisfaction over their competitors who do not offer insurance or have plans that are inadequate."

ICI Paints Connections members now have access to product choices to supplement their current group or individual health insurance coverage or to create a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families with the options below. Details of each product, costs and availability can be accessed through www.icipaintsconnections.com.

• Group Major Medical - Perfect for any contractor who currently has a group medical plan in place and would like to research alternatives to his plan.
• Individual Major Medical - Ideal for ICI Paints Connections members and their employees who don't need or don't want a Group plan.
• High Risk Major Medical - There are 30 states that offer a major medical plan to its citizens who applied for insurance through the traditional market and were denied coverage due to existing health conditions. Check the website for coverage availability.
• Limited Medical (sometimes referred to as "mini-medical") - This limited plan offers a scheduled reimbursement for certain medical services, generally including doctor's office visits, emergency accidents, surgical procedures and first hospital admission, typically for lower prices.
• Discount Health - Basic - Provides discounts on such services as vision, prescriptions and dental services.
• Discount Health - Plus - In addition to offering discounts found in the "Basic" plan, the option includes pre-negotiated discounts to a network of physicians and hospitals.
• Prescription Drug Plan - Provides a $10/$15 co-pay for generic drugs and pre-negotiated discounts for brand name drugs. Guaranteed acceptance with no lifetime maximums.
• Term Life Insurance - Rating and electronic enrollment through Safeco Life Insurance Company. A person can apply for a policy up to a $2 million face amount.
• Discount Dental - Provides pre-negotiated discounts to a national network of dentists.
• Commercial Property and Casualty - Perfect for any contractor who wants to secure a quote on their Business Owners Policy.

All products and services offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the governing carrier's or vendor's policies or documents. Additional restrictions may apply. Some products are not available in all states.

ICI Paints is not a sponsor, administrator or fiduciary with respect to any insurance plan available through Marsh Advantage America. ICI Paints makes no representations or warranties regarding the quality or level of insurance services provided by any third party insurance carrier or vendor.

About ICI Paints Connections
ICI Paints Connections is a comprehensive benefits program exclusively available to ICI Paints Connections members. The program allows members to take advantage of special deals on a wide variety of business equipment, including vehicles, cellular telephone service and computer systems. To learn how to join ICI Paints Connections, visit www.icipaintsconnections.com.

About ICI Paints
ICI Paints is part of the ICI Group (NYSE: ICI), one of the world's largest producers of specialty products and paints. ICI Paints worldwide has 49 manufacturing sites in 25 countries and more than 15,000 employees. Headquartered in Cleveland, ICI Paints' North American operations produce decorative coatings brands such as Glidden, Dulux, Ralph Lauren, Devoe, Fuller-O'Brien, Sinclair, C-I-L paint, Color Your World and Liquid Nails caulks and adhesives. Products are sold through ICI Paints company stores, national/retail outlets and independent dealers in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information on the company, visit www.icipaints.com/NA.