CNinsure Inc. (CNinsure) is an independent insurance intermediary company operating in China. As of April 30, 2009, the Company had 367 sales and service outlets operating in 21 provinces. Its distribution and service network reaches some of China’s developed regions and cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. As an insurance intermediary company, it does not assume underwriting risks. The Company distributes to customers in China insurance products underwritten by domestic and foreign insurance companies operating in China and provides insurance claims adjusting services, such as assessment, survey, authentication and loss estimation. The Company also provides certain value-added services, such as 24-hour emergency services in select cities, damage assessment and assistance with claim settlement, to its customers individuals and institutions that purchase insurance products.