Maranon Capital, L.P. announced today that it provided one-stop financing including a senior revolving credit facility and term loan as well as mezzanine debt and minority equity to support the purchase of Toplis & Harding Holdings, Inc. ("VeriClaim") by Flexpoint Ford, LLC. VeriClaim's President and CEO, Michael Arbour, as well as other members of the existing senior management team also invested in the transaction.

"Having Maranon provide the senior and mezzanine debt expedited the transaction diligence, documentation and close," commented Chris Ackerman, Principal of Flexpoint Ford. "Maranon's credit facilities also offer a unique level of flexibility as we move forward in this investment."

Greg Long, Managing Director of Maranon Capital said, "VeriClaim is a market leader with a blue-chip client list. We are excited to be backing a talented management team and look forward to supporting their growth initiatives."

Tom Gregory, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Maranon Capital remarked, "We are very pleased to be partnering with Flexpoint Ford in their investment in VeriClaim. This financing opens another new relationship for Maranon Capital with a top-tier private equity sponsor."

The transaction closed on March 21, 2011. Maranon Capital's underwriting team also included Laura Albrecht, a Vice President with the firm. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP provided legal counsel for Maranon.

About Maranon Capital

Maranon Capital, L.P. provides senior financing, mezzanine debt and equity co-investments for private equity-backed and non-sponsored middle market transactions. Maranon has the flexibility to structure a one-stop financing solution or to provide stand-alone senior or mezzanine debt. The firm does not take control equity positions, but will consider a minority equity role in conjunction with a financing relationship. Maranon is currently managing over $550 million of committed capital. The firm is headquartered in Chicago with additional offices in Birmingham, Michigan and South Bend, Indiana. For more information about Maranon Capital please visit www.maranoncapital.com.

About Flexpoint Ford

Flexpoint Ford, LLC is a private equity firm dedicated to the financial services and healthcare sectors. Flexpoint Ford seeks to build relationships with executives and companies who look for Flexpoint to be a value-added partner. Flexpoint Ford currently has $1 billion in committed capital and aims to invest $10 to $100 million of equity in each opportunity. For more information about Flexpoint Ford, please visit www.flexpointford.com. 

About Toplis & Harding Holdings

Toplis and Harding Holdings, Inc., through its operating subsidiaries VeriClaim, Inc., VRS VeriClaim U.K. Ltd, and Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc., is a preeminent provider of specialized insurance claims services to insurance carriers, insurance brokers, corporations and public entities.  The company leverages its specialized domain expertise, experienced professional staff, and process knowledge to provide its clients loss adjusting, third-party claims management and fire and forensics investigation services.  VeriClaim serves a blue-chip global client base that includes leading insurance underwriters, brokers and Fortune 500 companies.  The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois.  For more information about VeriClaim, please visit www.vericlaiminc.com or www.uis-usa.com.