Press Release

Woodruff Sawyer Acquires Western Region Practice of Carpenter Moore Insurance

October 9, 2009

Woodruff Sawyer and Carpenter Moore Insurance Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that Woodruff Sawyer has acquired the Western region direct practice of Carpenter Moore from NASDAQ OMX.

About Woodruff Sawyer

As one of the largest independent insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the US, Woodruff Sawyer protects the people and assets of more than 4,000 companies. We provide expert counsel and fierce advocacy to protect clients against their most critical risks in property & casualty, management liability, cyber liability, employee benefits, and personal wealth management. An active partner of Assurex Global and International Benefits Network, we provide expertise and customized solutions where clients need it, with headquarters in San Francisco, offices throughout the US, and global reach on six continents. For more information, call 844.972.6326, or visit woodruffsawyer.com.