CSR Press Release

September 17, 2007 - ING U.S. Financial Services announced today that it has named Debbie Holcombe to head U.S. Workforce Diversity. Holcombe previously served as head of Brand Development.

In her new role, Holcombe will be responsible for advancing the company's diversity initiatives, including talent recruitment, retention and development. She will partner with executive leadership, business management, stakeholders and employees to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment. She will also serve as the U.S. representative on IN's Global Diversity Council.

Ms. Holcombe has demonstrated leadership with ING's diversity efforts. She has served as the leader of the West Chester site's diversity council, participated on cultural competency teams and served as executive sponsor of her site's Women's Employee Network.

"Debbie has been a driving force promoting the company's core values around diversity," said Larry Milan, head of Human Resources, ING U.S. Financial Services. "Her knowledge of the industry coupled with her passion and broad perspective of the organization, positions her well to help strengthen the company's culture and reputation as an employer that embraces diversity."

Ms. Holcombe has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. In her previous role as head of Brand Development, her primary responsibilities included brand standards and employee engagement. She also served as the business line brand manager. Other positions she has held within ING include: chief administrative officer for Retail Planning & Finance Management, head of Annuity New Business, and vice president of the Annuity Call Center. Ms. Holcombe attended Temple University in Philadelphia.

ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, insurance and asset management to more than 75 million private, corporate and institutional clients in more than 50 countries. With a diverse workforce of over 120,000 people, ING comprises a broad spectrum of prominent companies that increasingly serve their clients under the ING brand.

In the U.S., the ING family of companies offer a comprehensive array of financial services to retail and institutional clients which include life insurance, retirement plans, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative investments, direct banking, institutional investment management, annuities, employee benefits, financial planning, and reinsurance. ING holds top-tier rankings in key U.S. markets and serves over 14 million customers across the nation.

For more information, visit www.ing.com.

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