That readiness could becompromised by cross-border airline alliances or a relaxation of foreignownership restrictions American Airlines announced on Aug

That readiness could becompromised by cross-border airline alliances or a relaxation of foreignownership restrictions American Airlines announced on Aug. 14, 2008 that it was applying for worldwideantitrust immunity with four other carriers. The airline also announced that itwas entering into a related joint business agreement with British Airways andIberia. Since those announcements, APA has been voicing its concerns about theoutsourcing, national security and competitiveness implications of AmericanAirlines` plans. Continental Airlines and United Airlines also have a pending application forantitrust immunity. Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association-the largest independent pilotunion in the U.S.-is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. APA represents the11,500 pilots of American Airlines, including 1,892 pilots on furlough.

Thefurloughs began shortly after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Also, severalhundred American Airlines pilots are on full-time military leave of absenceserving in the armed forces The union`s Web site address is. American Airlines is the nation`s second-largest passengercarrier and fifth-largest cargo carrier.Allied Pilots AssociationCaptain Sam Mayer, 817-302-2350/203-731-1112orGregg Overman, 817-312-3901 Copyright Business Wire 2009. BLUE BELL, Pa.–(Business Wire)–PMA Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:PMACA) today announced that CEO and PresidentVincent T. Donnelly received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2009Award in the Financial Services & Insurance category in the Greater Philadelphiaregion. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstandingentrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses.

Mr.Donnelly was selected by an independent panel of judges, and received the awardat a presentation event at the Loews Hotel on June 18, 2009. “I am honored to receive the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the YearAward,” said Mr Donnelly. “PMA Companies is a premier risk managementorganization with dedicated, passionate employees who deliver outstandingservice to our clients, agents, and brokers throughout the U.S This honor is atribute to them and their achievements. I would like to thank my colleagues fortheir many contributions to the PMA Companies and to their communities. I wouldalso like to recognize the valuable role of our agents, brokers, and clients wework with every day.” Mr.

Donnelly was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of PMA CapitalCorp. in February 2004 and is a member of the PMA Capital Board of Directors. Hebecame President and Chief Operating Officer of the PMA Insurance Group in 1997.Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Actuary for ThePMA Insurance Group He began his insurance career in 1978 Mr. Donnelly alsoserves on the Governing Boards of the following organizations-PennsylvaniaCompensation Rating Bureau, Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania (Chairman),Workers Compensation Research Institute and Property Casualty InsurersAssociation of America Mr. Donnelly is a Fellow of the Casualty ActuarialSociety and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards celebrate their 23rdanniversary this year.