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MDA to provide property claims information solution to a Top 5 Homeowners Insurance Underwriter


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Published in Stocks and Investing on Friday, October 22nd 2010 at 14:10 GMT by Market Wire   Print publication without navigation


RICHMOND, BC, Oct. 22 /CNW/ - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. ([ TSX: MDA ]), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that its U.S. subsidiary Marshall & Swift / Boeckh (MSB) has signed a contract with a Top 5 homeowners insurance underwriter in the U.S. MSB will provide information that will ultimately be used throughout the customer's homeowners and commercial claims settlement process to more reliably estimate property claims settlements. Roll-out of the solution will begin immediately and may eventually include their other subsidiary companies and support organizations.

Salil Donde, CEO of MSB, added, 'MSB already supports more than 30,000 users in both the private and public sector in estimating claims and repair costs. Our unique, localized building cost data collection and validation process enables us to provide highly accurate and consistent property claims and repair estimating solutions. We are very pleased that this customer is re-enforcing the emerging industry trend to use the same cost base for both its Underwriting and Claims business.'

About MDA

MDA provides advanced information solutions that capture and process vast amounts of data, produce essential information, and improve the decision making and operational performance of business and government organizations worldwide.

Focused on markets and customers with strong repeat business potential, MDA delivers a broad spectrum of information solutions, ranging from complex operational systems, to tailored information services, to electronic information products.

The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol [ TSX:MDA ].

Related Websites:
[ www.mdacorporation.com ]

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements and information, which reflect the current view of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. with respect to future events and financial performance. The forward-looking statements in this regard include statements regarding the award of a contract. Any such forward-looking statements are based on MDA's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and MDA's actual results of operations could differ materially from historical results or current expectations. The factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements in this release include contracts not being terminated. MDA cautions readers that should certain risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those expected. The risks that could cause actual results to differ from current expectations include failure of third parties and subcontractors; failure of systems to meet performance requirements and failure to anticipate changes in technology, technical standards and product offerings or comply with the requisite standards.

For additional information with respect to certain of these risks or factors, plus additional risks or factors, reference should be made to MDA's continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities, which are available online at [ www.sedar.com ] or on MDA's website at [ www.mdacorporation.com ].

The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the form or content of this release.


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